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.

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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