Dear Hunter Community and Hunter College Campus Schools,
The UHR Professional Development & Learning (PDL) Office would like to share several upcoming professional development and networking opportunities available this month through our partner, DirectEmployers (DE).
These live webinars focus on timely topics including AI in hiring, DEI and Title VII compliance, talent sourcing strategies, and regulatory compliance trends. We encourage you to review the sessions below and consider registering or sharing with members of your HR teams who may benefit.Registered participants may attend live or access recordings when available.
We also ask that employees who participate in any of these sessions ensure their participation is recorded by completing the CUNY Professional Development Tracking Form, so their learning activity is captured for campus and University-wide reporting purposes.
February 4 | 2:00–2:30 PM
Bias & Risk: The Regulatory Reality of the AI Hiring Landscape
Presenter: Jeffrey Pole, CEO & Co-Founder, Warden AI
February 11 | 2:00–3:00 PM
From Courtroom to Conference Room – Part II: Legal Precedent Related to DEI/Title VII Compliance, Trends & What’s Next
Presenter: Meredith Gregston, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
February 19 | 2:00–2:45 PM
Direct Sourcing Success: How Toyota Partnered with Their MSP to Cut Costs and Build a Winning Talent Pipeline
Presenter: Tres Garza, Toyota Motor North America
February 26 | 2:00–3:00 PM
From Overwhelmed to In Control: Your Roadmap for Compliance Success in 2026 (Part I)
Presenters: Alicia Wallace (AHall Consult LLC), PJ Rossi (Forte HR Advisors), Jeff Gill (DirectEmployers)
These sessions are eligible for HR recertification credits through HRCI and SHRM. We encourage campuses to take advantage of these learning opportunities and share them with appropriate staff.
Thank you,
Despina Kouvaros
University HR Training & Development Director
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