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EB Unfiltered SE2: EP 8 - Tynecia Walker - Policy & People: DEI, and Employer Branding with Heart
True inclusion is not about chasing happiness. It is about creating spaces where people can experience joy, contentment, and humanity at work.
In this episode of Employer Branding Unfiltered, John Graham sits down with Tynecia Walker to explore the intersection of DEI, employer branding, and workplace culture. Tynecia shares her journey through the evolving landscape of diversity and inclusion, emphasizing the difference between happiness and joy, and why authentic storytelling and psychological safety are non-negotiables for any healthy organization.
They discuss how policies should serve people—not just protect companies—and how AI is shaping the future of HR and DEI work. The conversation also explores the role of leadership in driving engagement, contentment, and belonging at work.
If you care about creating organizations where people can thrive, this episode will stay with you long after it ends.
📺 Watch more episodes of Employer Branding Unfiltered here:
👉 https://shaker.com/employer-brand-unfiltered/
👍 If this conversation resonates, please like, share, and subscribe to the channel. And do not forget to hit the bell so you never miss an episode.
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🎧 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Employer Branding Unfiltered
01:47 Tynecia Walker’s Journey in DEI and Employer Branding
05:36 The Difference Between Happiness and Joy at Work
09:22 Centering Humanity in DEI and Organizational Change
13:10 Storytelling as a Bridge in DEI and Employer Branding
17:45 The Role of Policy in Protecting People vs. the Organization
22:18 Building Psychological Safety and Trust in the Workplace
27:09 The Impact of AI on DEI and Employer Branding Work
31:34 Leadership, Engagement, and Authenticity in Action
36:42 Creating Sustainable Joy and Contentment in Work Culture
40:15 Reflections on the Future of Inclusion and Humanity in Work
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By Shaker Recruitment MarketingTrue inclusion is not about chasing happiness. It is about creating spaces where people can experience joy, contentment, and humanity at work.
In this episode of Employer Branding Unfiltered, John Graham sits down with Tynecia Walker to explore the intersection of DEI, employer branding, and workplace culture. Tynecia shares her journey through the evolving landscape of diversity and inclusion, emphasizing the difference between happiness and joy, and why authentic storytelling and psychological safety are non-negotiables for any healthy organization.
They discuss how policies should serve people—not just protect companies—and how AI is shaping the future of HR and DEI work. The conversation also explores the role of leadership in driving engagement, contentment, and belonging at work.
If you care about creating organizations where people can thrive, this episode will stay with you long after it ends.
📺 Watch more episodes of Employer Branding Unfiltered here:
👉 https://shaker.com/employer-brand-unfiltered/
👍 If this conversation resonates, please like, share, and subscribe to the channel. And do not forget to hit the bell so you never miss an episode.
⸻
🎧 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Employer Branding Unfiltered
01:47 Tynecia Walker’s Journey in DEI and Employer Branding
05:36 The Difference Between Happiness and Joy at Work
09:22 Centering Humanity in DEI and Organizational Change
13:10 Storytelling as a Bridge in DEI and Employer Branding
17:45 The Role of Policy in Protecting People vs. the Organization
22:18 Building Psychological Safety and Trust in the Workplace
27:09 The Impact of AI on DEI and Employer Branding Work
31:34 Leadership, Engagement, and Authenticity in Action
36:42 Creating Sustainable Joy and Contentment in Work Culture
40:15 Reflections on the Future of Inclusion and Humanity in Work