Keynote insights

What does it take to retain and attract talent during a time of upheaval? HR thought leader, and Guild’s new Chief People Officer, Dean Carter, draws from his life and career experiences as a CHRO at Patagonia to present a critical toolkit —a backpack— of learnings he carries with him that have proven essential to achieving success as an HR leader at this 2022 Guild Opportunity Summit keynote.

For many, COVID blurred boundary lines between work and life, thrusting our shared humanity into the spotlight, and leaving an indelible mark on how we think about work. For companies, the ensuing Great Resignation has inspired panic and in many cases worsened talent shortages.

In this keynote, Carter challenges fixed mindsets, using Patagonia as a case study for ways purpose-driven businesses can rise to the challenges of the moment and do more than simply weather change.