Human Resources

The Man, The Legend, The Lesson

Judge Nelson Diaz came from humble beginnings in Harlem to become the first Latino judge in Pennsylvania.

“We said we wouldn’t have layoffs and we didn’t.”

Gracie Inacay keeps Harris Associates LP committed to its employees. “When I know who the players are throughout the organization and what needs to get done, I can be a strategic partner to management and an advocate for employees,” she says.

Campus Crusader

As director of diversity relations and head of campus recruitment for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Martin Rodriguez is able to continue his college experience.

A Preventative-Medicine Philosophy

As VP of HR for ATI Physical Therapy, Lisa Gutierrez busts the myth of HR as a non-revenue-making role, noting it is actually “revenue saving.”

The Talent Generator

Elizabeth Muñoz Rodriguez sets her sights high. “Through my work in the talent field, I hope to help change the face of business leaders of the future to better reflect the diverse face of America today,” she says.

Can you hear me now?

Verizon’s Al Torres shares with HE why making time to talk is the best quality a leader in the telecommunications industry can have.

All Aboard!

As global chief human resources officer for Royal Caribbean Cruises, Maria Del Busto keeps everything afloat for more than 67,000 employees.

Learn the Business, Help Others Succeed

Angel Contreras is putting his motto of “learn the business, help others succeed” to work as chief human resources officer for Rockford Public Schools.

America’s Got Talent

Beatriz O’Malley is making Credit Suisse’s global HR practices feel a little more local.

Starting an HR Department from Scratch

Tanya Garzon has built the HR department of MacKay Shields from the ground up.

Louisa Alvarez is easily bored. Fortunately, she works in health care.

The ever-changing health-care industry keeps Louisa Alvarez engaged and on her toes.

Eduardo Núñez is so passionate, he’s been told to “tone it down.”

The ever-enthusiastic Eduardo Núñez fuses his people skills and financial training into a successful HR career.

20 years. 8 cities. Countless roles.

Alfonso Martinez advises others who pursue a career in HR to “pursue at least one substantive career rotation in business operations”

The psychology of HR

How a background in psychology helps HR leader Lisette Masur oversee 600+ employees worldwide.

Entertaining an HR Career

Julio Garcia of nuvoTV shares his journey to the HR spotlight. “I don’t want anyone who is here to just collect a check,” says Garcia, of recruiting talent. “You have to have a drive to succeed and a desire to be a part of a bigger cause.”

In the Field, Around the World

Margaret Lazo travels the world as senior vice president of global HR and communications for GE Capital Real Estate.

“I’m a business leader first and an HR professional second.”

Tracking success through talent management with Jorge Diaz of Fleetmatics, a GPS provider.

J.D. Power and Associates’ Alexander Arrieta’s advice: “If you have the opportunity to develop your career in a global retail space, do it.”

J.D. Power and Associates’ Alexander Arrieta on developing a career in a global retail space.

In what ways does HR now function as a strategic business partner?

Four HR executives weigh in on this question.

A Jack of All Trades

ComEd’s resident jack-of-all-trades, Fidel Marquez, looks back on 30 years of getting results.

The Uplifter

Drawing inspiration from immigrants like his father, Univision’s Roberto Llamas channels his unbending faith in people into a dynamic career as chief human resources officer at the Spanish-language television network.