
Conference Program
• Thursday July 31, 2025 •
7:00am – Registration
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8:30am-9:00am – HR Excellence: Projects Showcase Competition – We invite you to visit the exhibitions and vote for your favorite.
9:00am-10:00am
How Best Workplaces become AI-ready to thrive for their businesses and their people
Objectives:
- Refining and simplifying organizational purpose
Engagement and global talent management
Redefining career paths and expectations with AI
Upskilling an AI-ready workforce
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10:00am-10:05am – FHC Moment
Enjoy a space focused on wellness and movement, designed to offer participants an active and refreshing break between plenary sessions, promoting relaxation, stretching, and renewed energy to enhance focus throughout the conference.
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10:05am-11:00am – Puerto Rico’s New Economic Scenario: What Businesses Need to KnowPuerto Rico’s New Economic Scenario: What Businesses Need to Know
We will examine how recent public policy changes are transforming Puerto Rico’s business landscape. The panel will spotlight emerging reshoring opportunities and innovative strategies designed to attract and retain investment, reinforcing Puerto Rico’s competitive edge.

Rosa Castro
CEO de NeoMed

Rosa Maldonado
Head of Carelon Global Solutions

Ella Woger
CEO de Invest Puerto Rico

Sara M. Miranda
President & General Manager
AstraZeneca

Moderador
Franco Mondo
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11:00am-11:05am – FHC Moment: Enjoy a space focused on wellness and movement, designed to offer participants an active and refreshing break between plenary sessions, promoting relaxation, stretching, and renewed energy to enhance focus throughout the conference.
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11:05am-12:05pm
Maximize Human Potential: Win Together in a Shifting World
In a world characterized by constant change and economic uncertainty, the true powerhouse of any organization is its human capital. However, many organizations are not leveraging the full potential of their most valuable asset—their people. In this talk, President and CEO of SHRM, Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., equips executives to maximize their pivotal role in shaping the workforce, nurturing talent, and steering the organization through the complexities of the modern business landscape. When we meet uncertainty with innovative thought and evolved strategies, we’re unstoppable. Learn how, by working together, we can truly win together in the face of challenge.
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12:05pm-1:30pm – Lunch & Live Music Tanisha Galarza Figueroa
1:30pm-2:30pm – Exhibitors Area – DJ Music – Big J
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CONCURRENT SESSION
2:30pm-3:30pm
People Analytics: The Metrics Behind Workforce Success & Strategic
Objectives
Ensure the understanding of various employee experience perspectives and the impact in the business results.
Understand how the application of data analytics techniques HR can generate insights to determine high impact initiatives ultimately impacting positively business results.
Identify at least three employee experience metrics that HR can have great impact on and directly correlate with business performance within their organization.
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2:30pm-3:30pm
Talent Resilience: Upskilling and Career Development for Workforce Durability
Objectives:
Explore the power of personalized career coaching and development programs that address the unique needs of frontline workers while aligning with organizational goals.
Create targeted upskilling initiatives that enhance employee retention and organizational adaptability.
Implement effective methods to bridge the perception gap between leadership and frontline workers, fostering a more inclusive and understanding work environment that drives engagement and reduces turnover.
Create a framework for measuring the ROI of upskilling and career development initiatives, demonstrating the value of investing in employee growth and workforce durability.
2:30pm-3:30pm – Cross-Generational Collaboration: Unlocking the Power of Diverse Workforces

Karen Cortiella
President KC HR Solutions

Julybeth Alicea
Founder & CEO

Yolaine Salgado
President & Founder Fidelis

Daisy Aguilar Guzmán
President of the Board of Directors

Christopher Cruz
Para la Naturaleza

Benny Díaz
People Officer & Culture Coordinator
Cross-Generational Collaboration: Unlocking the Power of Diverse Workforces
Objectives:
Understand the unique perspectives, communication styles, and motivators of each generation in the workplace to foster empathy and effective collaboration
Learn practical tools and initiatives (like mentorship programs, inclusive communication strategies, and flexible work models) that promote synergy and reduce friction across age groups
Equip HR professionals with actionable frameworks to create cross-generational teams that drive creativity, productivity, and retention by tapping into the strengths of each generation.
2:30pm-3:30pm
Enhancing Organizational Success: A Strategic Approach to Compensation and Employee Value Proposition
Objectives:
Understand how competitive compensation structures contribute to retaining top talent and boosting employee satisfaction.
Learn how to design a compelling EVP that aligns with organizational goals, enhances employer branding, and attracts diverse talent.
Identify key strategies for optimizing compensation models that drive performance, motivation, and overall organizational success.
2:30pm-3:30pm
The Challenge of Attraction and Retention: Building Strong Early Talent Pipelines
Objectives:
Learning Outcome 1: Share best practices, concrete initiatives, and lessons learned by creating an early talent pool that provides workers with the skills needed for their workplace or industry before they join your ranks.
Learning Outcome 2: Fostering a Culture of Belonging: Participants will learn how to create a culture that fosters retention by ensuring a steady flow of future employees.
2:30pm-3:30pm
Navigating the Triangle of Intelligences: EQ, IQ, and AI in the Modern Age
Objectives:
Understand the impact of Emotional, Cognitive, and Artificial Intelligence on leadership and decision-making.
Develop strategies to balance the use of EQ, IQ, and AI in talent management.
Strengthen the capacity of HR professionals to lead digital transformation processes with a human approach.
3:30pm-4:30pm
Workforce Reduction: Navigating Legal Challenges and Employer Responsibilities
Objectives:
Examine the key elements of Law 80, including the requirements for just cause in terminations and severance pay, and how it impacts workforce reduction processes in Puerto Rico.
Explore the potential discrimination issues employers must navigate when reducing personnel, including age, gender, and disability considerations, and the legal protections under Puerto Rico’s anti-discrimination laws.
3:30pm-4:30pm
Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Legal Strategies for Employee Well-Being in the Evolving Workplace
Objectives:
Identify the key employment laws (e.g., ADA, FMLA, Etc.) and their implications on workplace mental health within 30 days of the session, ensuring compliance in HR policies.
Implement a legally sound workplace mental health strategy by reviewing and adjusting existing policies or practices within 60 days, incorporating accommodations, burnout prevention, and employee well-being measures.
Enhance HR’s ability to handle mental health-related workplace requests by applying a structured case evaluation framework to at least one real or hypothetical accommodation request within three months of the session.
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3:30pm-4:30pm
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: The Strategic Role of Human Resources
Objectives:
Learn how HR plays a crucial role in protecting sensitive data and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity and privacy regulations.
Explore practical strategies HR can adopt to safeguard employee data, mitigate risks, and maintain privacy standards.
3:30pm-4:30pm
Mastering I-9 Compliance Under Trump’s Administration
Objectives:
Understand the I-9 form, its legal requirements, and how to ensure proper completion to avoid potential penalties.
Learn best practices for conducting internal I-9 audits, identifying common mistakes, and addressing potential issues before an external audit occurs.
Explore strategies to minimize legal risks and avoid penalties related to I-9 noncompliance, while ensuring adherence to immigration laws and regulations.
3:30pm-4:30pm
HR as a Strategic Business Partner: Navigating Legal Considerations in the Investigative Process
Objectives:
Learn how to create a focused and efficient research strategy for HR investigations.
Gain the skills to pinpoint the most relevant problems and witnesses to optimize time and resources during the investigative process.
Understand and apply the legal aspects essential to conducting a thorough and compliant HR investigation.
3:30pm-4:30pm
Understanding Puerto Rico’s Labor Reform: Key Legal Guidelines for Employers Today
Objectives:
Analyze the major changes introduced by the labor reform and their implications for employer-employee relationships in Puerto Rico.
Identify critical compliance requirements under the labor reform, including employee benefits, working hours, and wage regulations, to avoid legal pitfalls.
Explore how the labor reform affects hiring, termination, and employee rights, and develop strategies for adapting workplace policies to the new legal landscape.
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4:30pm-6:30pm – Exhibitors Coctel – DJ Music: Big J
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7:00pm-9:00pm – Cocktails at Bar 21: Music – Altamarea
BOOTCAMP PARA SUPERVISORES

Vanessa Seda
Founder & President Peoplecentric

Bianca Negrón
Senior Consultant The Coaching Spot

Lcdo. Luis Ferrer
Capital Member Sánchez Betances, Sifre & Muñoz Noya

Lcda. Marie Echenique
Attorney Pizzaro & González
9:00am-12:00pm
Bootcamp HR: Empowering Leadership: Supervisors as Architects of Success
Empowering Leadership: Supervisors as Architects of Success
Objectives:
Discover how understanding your unique strengths and emotional intelligence can enhance your leadership style and brand. Unlock practical techniques to lead with purpose and confidence.
Discover the challenges supervisors face in today’s dynamic workplace and learn actionable strategies to tackle them.
Walk away with practical insights to motivate your team, enhance productivity, and achieve the balance you need to thrive.
Complete your plan to elevate your leadership journey.
Gain access to downloadable templates and practical strategies to help you implement lasting changes.
1:30pm-4:30pm
Bootcamp Legal: Unlocking Compliance: Supervisors’ Guide to PR Laws, Licenses, and Best Practice
Unlocking Compliance: Supervisors’ Guide to PR Laws, Licenses, and Best Practice
Objectives:
- Provide supervisors with a comprehensive understanding of relevant PR laws, licenses, and industry standards to ensure legal and ethical practices in all activities.
Teach supervisors how to apply best practices in maintaining compliance with PR laws and managing licenses effectively in their day-to-day operations.
Provide supervisors with tools and strategies to identify, address, and prevent compliance issues, ensuring a proactive approach to legal and regulatory requirements.
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Conference Program
• Friday August 1st, 2025 •
7:00am – Registration
8:30am-9:00am – HR Excellence: Projects Showcase Competition – We invite you to visit the exhibitions and vote for your favorite.
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9:00am-10:00am
Beyond Limits: Navigating Changing Dynamics and Driving Excellence in Leadership
Objectives:
Understand how to adjust leadership approaches to effectively manage evolving workplace trends and shifting organizational needs.
Explore innovative strategies for attracting and retaining top talent, ensuring that leadership teams are equipped with the right skills to drive success.
Learn how to develop leadership capabilities that promote organizational growth, drive performance, and cultivate a high-performing team culture in hybrid workplaces.
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10:00am-10:05m – HUB Moment: Enjoy a space focused on wellness and movement, designed to offer participants an active and refreshing break between plenary sessions, promoting relaxation, stretching, and renewed energy to enhance focus throughout the conference.
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10:05am-11:00m
Purpose Meets People: Leading Human-Centered Organizations Through Generational Transformation
Objectives:
Demonstrate how aligning organizational purpose with individual values enhances employee engagement, innovation, and long-term success across all generations.
Provide actionable insights and leadership practices that foster inclusive, empathetic, and adaptive workplace cultures responsive to generational shifts.
Offer tools to understand and bridge generational differences, enabling organizations to leverage diverse perspectives for stronger collaboration and sustainable growth.
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11:00am-11:05am – HUB Moment: Enjoy a space focused on wellness and movement, designed to offer participants an active and refreshing break between plenary sessions, promoting relaxation, stretching, and renewed energy to enhance focus throughout the conference.
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11:00am-12:00pm
The human being is an incredible machine
Objectives:
Learn how to tap into your inner strength and overcome obstacles by embracing resilience, as demonstrated by Roberto Canessa’s personal journey.
Explore the mental and emotional strategies that contribute to success, survival, and achieving goals, even in the face of adversity.
Discover how to develop a mindset focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and personal growth to unlock your full potential.
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12:20pm-1:30pm – Lunch & Live Music Así Somos
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1:30pm-2:30pm – Exhibitors Area – DJ Music – Big J
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2:30 – 3:30
Self-Care as Strategy: Building a Strong Employer Brand Through Employee Well-Being
Objectives:
Discuss how prioritizing employee well-being directly impacts the strength and perception of an organization’s employer brand.
Share strategies and best practices for promoting self-care at work that can be implemented at different levels of the organization.
Learn how to build a sustainable well-being program that enhances employee satisfaction, retention, and overall organizational success.
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Deborah Maysonet
Sales & Marketing Coordinator UKG

Sylvia Rivera
Vicepresidente de Operaciones y Estrategia Univ Politécnica

Katherine Gómez
Senior Learning & Organizational Development Consultant SSS

Ilia Rodríguez
Chief Talent & Administration Officer SSS
2:30pm-3:30pm
Thriving by managing change: Change Management framework, measuring readiness and adoption
Objectives:
Ensure the understanding of various employee experience perspectives and the impact in the business results.
Understand how the application of data analytics techniques HR can generate insights to determine high impact initiatives ultimately impacting positively business results.
Identify at least three employee experience metrics that HR can have great impact on and directly correlate with business performance within their organization.
2:30pm-3:30pm
AI + HI Unleashed: Empowering People and Machines to Drive Success Today
Objectives:
Understand the different types of digital transformation and their impact on different organizational levels, identifying how they influence culture, employee experience, and leadership
Examine the role of the HR professional in digital transformation, exploring their key responsibilities and strategies for aligning technology adoption with organizational culture and values.
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of resistance to change in digital transformation, differentiating between productive and dysfunctional resistance in order to manage it strategically
Diagnose and manage resistance to change in digital transformation processes using structured models such as ADKAR and Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model, ensuring that technological adoption is aligned with the organizational culture
2:30pm-3:30pm – Workplace Incivility Is Costing You

Daisy Aguilar Guzmán
President of the Board of Directors SHRM-PR

Lcdo . Juan F. Santos
Office Managing Principal Jackson Lewis P.C. Vice President of SHRM PR
Objectives:
Identify the impact of workplace incivility on employee morale, productivity, and organizational culture, and explore how it affects the bottom line.
Examine strategies for addressing and preventing incivility in the workplace, including creating a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Understand the legal implications of workplace incivility, including potential liability risks and how HR professionals can mitigate these risks through effective policies and training
Explore proactive strategies for managing and reducing incivility, including leadership training, conflict resolution techniques, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
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2:30pm-3:30pm
Retirement Planning 2.0: Overcoming Barriers for Younger Generations
Objectives:
Understand the specific challenges younger generations face when it comes to planning for retirement.
Learn practical strategies tailored to the unique financial needs and circumstances of younger workers.
Discuss ways to overcome these obstacles while integrating the current regulatory framework into retirement planning strategies.
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2:30pm-3:30pm – Mastering COBRA Administration: Best Practices and Compliance Strategies

Cyd García
COBRA Compliance Manager

Michelle Benítez
Senior Vicepresident Employee Benefits & Managing Director
Mastering COBRA Administration: Best Practices and Compliance Strategies
Objectives:
Review the key requirements of COBRA and how to ensure your organization remains compliant with federal laws.
Learn best practices for managing COBRA enrollment, notifications, and payments to improve efficiency and minimize errors.
Understand the eligibility criteria, qualifying events, and coverage options to ensure accurate benefits administration.
Explore strategies to minimize risks associated with COBRA non-compliance and how to address common pitfalls.
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3:30pm-4:30pm
Optimizing Labor Discipline: Best Practices for Management and Legal Compliance
Objectives:
Explore the role of HR professionals in addressing and managing situations that require disciplinary action.
Examine the principles of progressive discipline, focusing on the appropriate timing and severity based on the nature of the issue
Discuss best practices for managing disciplinary documentation to enhance performance, maintain accurate records, and support potential legal outcomes.
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3:30pm-4:30pm
Staying Ahead of the Curve: Exploring New Legal Trends in HR
Objectives:
Gain insights into the most recent legal developments and regulations affecting businesses and HR practices in Puerto Rico.
Discuss emerging trends and learn how they impact organizational policies.
Learn practical strategies for ensuring compliance with both local and federal laws while mitigating legal risks in the workplace.
3:30pm-4:30pm
The Virtual Boss: Navigating Legal and Ethical Challenges in Remote Leadership
Objectives:
Learn about the legal challenges associated with managing a remote workforce, including compliance with labor laws, employee privacy, and workplace safety regulations.
Explore the ethical challenges leaders face in a remote work environment, such as maintaining fairness, ensuring transparency, and addressing employee well-being.
Discover how AI tools can enhance remote leadership while staying mindful of legal and ethical standards, improving decision-making and communication.
3:30pm-4:30pm
The grey zone: Protecting Your Intellectual Property While Building a Strong Employer Brand
Objectives:
Gain insights into how to balance the protection of intellectual property (IP) with the need for creating a strong, attractive employer brand, while staying compliant with legal standards.
Learn to identify potential IP-related risks associated with branding efforts and explore best practices for safeguarding trademarks, logos, and proprietary content while fostering a positive public image.
Explore effective strategies for protecting IP in a way that enhances, rather than detracts from, the employer brand, ensuring both legal protection and a positive, engaging company culture.
3:30pm-4:30pm
Understanding Reasonable Accommodation: Legal Insights and HR Strategies
Objectives:
Examine the legal framework of Acomodo Ley 379, focusing on employee rights and employer responsibilities regarding reasonable accommodation in the workplace.
Explore religious accommodations, discussing practical approaches for managing requests and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Address the challenges of accommodating disabilities or impairments in the workplace, providing insights on best practices and legal considerations for HR professionals.
3:30pm-4:30pm
Navigating Discrimination Laws in Puerto Rico: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers
Objectives:
Examine the fundamental discrimination laws under Puerto Rico’s legal framework, including the Puerto Rico Anti-Discrimination Act, and their implications for employers.
Explore practical strategies and best practices to ensure compliance with Puerto Rican discrimination laws in the workplace, focusing on recruitment, hiring, and employee relations.
Discuss common pitfalls and potential legal risks related to discrimination claims under Puerto Rico law, along with effective measures to mitigate exposure to lawsuits and penalties.
4:30pm-5:30pm – Exhibitors Cocktail Music
8:00pm-12:00am – Joseph Fonseca & Sin Prisa Music
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Conference Program
• Saturday, August 2nd, 2025•
11:00am-2:00pm – Pool Party

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