Lane McFarland is a seasoned HR and talent management leader with over 15 years of experience driving strategic solutions for businesses of all sizes. Currently serving as the Sr. Director of Talent Management at Flashpoint, Lane leads a global talent strategy focused on talent acquisition, learning and development, and performance management. Throughout his career, Lane has successfully guided organizations through mergers and acquisitions, developed and implemented learning and development frameworks, and provided coaching to executive leadership. He is passionate about aligning HR strategy with business objectives.

Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza is a freelance journalist and From Day One contributing editor who writes about work, the job market, and women’s experiences in the workplace. Her work has appeared in the BBC, The Washington Post, Quartz at Work, Fast Company, and Digiday’s Worklife.