We all have different ways of presenting ourselves in different situations. We might talk or act differently at work than we do around family and friends. It’s called code-switching.

But for people of diverse backgrounds, constantly changing who you are to fit in with a certain work culture takes an exhausting toll.

Dwayne Good is the founder of Aboriginal-owned travel company, InTravel Group. He’ll explain why the subtle codes we sometimes have to live by at work are out-dated. And how to create a workplace where employees don’t need to switch.

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Getting It Right is a Jobsbank podcast. It was produced by Deadset Studios and hosted by Rae Johnston.

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Host: Rae Johnston

Deadset Studios executive producers: Kellie Riordan, Ann Chesterman, Rachel Fountain

Deadset Studios producer: Luci McAfee

Sound Design: Scott Stronach

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