Employer Branding Unfiltered
Employer Branding Unfiltered
Podcast Description
Welcome to Employer Branding Unfiltered, the go-to podcast for employer brand practitioners, talent acquisition leaders, and Chief People Officers. Hosted by John Graham, this show delivers the raw, unfiltered realities of building authentic and impactful employer brands in today’s fast-evolving world. From candid conversations with industry experts to actionable insights, we explore the challenges, triumphs, and future of this work. Topics include EVP development, culture transformation, DEI, and the global dimensions of employer branding. If you’re ready to rethink strategies, embrace bold perspectives, and uncover what’s next for the industry, this podcast is for you.
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Content Themes
The podcast encompasses themes such as employer value proposition (EVP) development, culture transformation, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and the global scope of employer branding. Episodes often include case studies and real-world examples, such as Cristal Mikenas discussing resources for recruiters during EVP development and Alex Her emphasizing the integration of empathy in talent attraction strategies.
Welcome to Employer Branding Unfiltered, the go-to podcast for employer brand practitioners, talent acquisition leaders, and Chief People Officers. Hosted by John Graham, this show delivers the raw, unfiltered realities of building authentic and impactful employer brands in today’s fast-evolving world. From candid conversations with industry experts to actionable insights, we explore the challenges, triumphs, and future of this work. Topics include EVP development, culture transformation, DEI, and the global dimensions of employer branding. If you’re ready to rethink strategies, embrace bold perspectives, and uncover what’s next for the industry, this podcast is for you.
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
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