Are issues like these causing stress, conflict and confusion in the workplace?

Emily is 30 years old. This role involves a lot of travel — should she promoted? What if she decides to have children?
Manuel has such a strong accent that I’m just not sure if he’s a good cultural fit for our organization.
As an ambitious white male, I am the minority these days! I can’t check any of the boxes. Will I be passed over for this promotion yet again? I’m ready to quit.
Should Morton really lead the charge of the IT department? He just seems ancient to me.

First impressions, positive or negative, are made in seven seconds or less. We all make quick assessments of others without even realizing it. We are not born with bias. Biases are formed by past situations, experiences, background and culture. Unconscious biases typically exist towards gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability (both physical and mental) and weight. Most of us will say “I see people for who they are” but do we? Unconscious biases affect and impact decision making both professionally and personally with real impact. Recognizing, managing and mitigating unconscious bias promotes diversity and inclusion; diversity and inclusion drives innovation, increases productivity and stimulates creativity while promoting a healthy, happy and engaging workplace culture.