Barb Bidan
Chief People OfficerCrunchyroll
As Chief People Officer, Bidan leads the talent acquisition and development of culture at Crunchyroll. Prior to this role, she led Peloton’s Global Talent department as an SVP, building world-class programs for Talent Attraction, Total Rewards, Diversity, Equity & Belonging, Employee Experience, and more. Bidan brings more than 20 years of experience to Crunchyroll, having held a number of senior HR leadership roles beyond Peloton, including technology and consumer brands like BlackBerry, Yahoo, Indeed.com, and InVision.
Both a talent architect and growth professional, Bidan has a demonstrated ability to effectively scale companies by a magnitude of thousands of employees. She is a graduate of the University of Waterloo and has also earned an MBA from The University of Texas at Dallas.
8:45 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Pacific — Wednesday, October 12, 2022
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4.5 million people quit their jobs in November 2021 - the highest level ever recorded since the data was first produced in December 2000. The competition for talent is different now. And to get in the game, companies must recognize that while workers are demanding higher compensation, many also want more flexibility, community, and an inclusive culture to accept a full-time job at a traditional employer.
During this panel, join HR leaders from various industries as they discuss how their organizations have adapted in response to the Great Resignation. Panelists will share insights on elements of the talent retention strategy that are imperative for creating a sought-after workplace and retaining talent in the future.
Discussion topics include: