Dwane Lay is a Chief Experience Officer | Lean HR Specialist | Integrating AI to Transform Employer Branding Strategies at GBS Worldwide. He possess expertise in talent management, performance management, onboarding, human resources, succession planning and 45 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "I am lucky enough to be a colleague of Dwane Lay. Dwane is known for his ability to speak and write about HR processes and how he can connect immediately with an audience and assure them that he knows what he is talking about - he does, btw. But what everyone doesn't know (and they should) is the type of leader and highly skilled software professional Dwane is. I have had the opportunity to witness him presenting and training, assisting and advising in change management, as well as implementation and development of software. He is an amazing colleague, ready to help at a moment's notice and just an all around great guy. I count him among my best friends - not just because he DOES all of the above but also because he CARES about all of the above. He is professional and thoughtful, wise and funny, intellectual and agile. All of things you want and need in a colleague, business partner, and friend. He has taught me more than he knows and I am thankful that we have an opportunity to work together. " and "I’ve been very fortunate to know and learn from Dwane over the last several years and consider him the go-to-person when discussing change in HR processes and re-evaluating “how we do what we do.” He’s smart, perceptive and willing to challenge the status quo as we travel down the path in pursuit of excellence. In addition, in my role as Speaker Chair for the Louisiana Conference on HR, I’ve also made it a point to make sure Dwane attends and presents at our conference because, quite simply, he is a dynamic and engaging speaker!"