2024 JUDGE'S PROFILE

Leah Joy Diaz
Head of Human Resources
Berjaya Makati Hotel – Philippines
Leah’s multifaceted Human Resources expertise is reflected in her leadership at Berjaya Makati Hotel, where she fortied HR frameworks and initiated the hotel’s inaugural LinkedIn page. With a holistic grasp of HR dynamics, she adeptly juggled payroll, policy integration, and vital resource management. At SM Hotels and City Garden Grand Hotel, Leah championed recruitment efficacy, employee engagement, and HR systems, augmenting her human resources and payroll acumen.
Notably, her roles underscored a commitment to employee wellness, diversity, and strategic budget oversight. Her academic excellence shines, having graduated Magna Cum Laude from Polytechnic University of the Philippines, mirroring her professional diligence.
Her journey echoes the words of Stephen R. Covey: “Always treat your employees exactly as you want them to treat your best customers.” This philosophy resides at the heart of her practice and is a guiding principle that she embodies every day.
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