Unconscious biases are defined as learned stereotypes that are automatic, unintentional, deeply ingrained, and influential on behaviour. Whether we realise it or not, unconscious biases thrive within our society to the point that they affect the most common decisions we make. More and more studies have demonstrated that decision-making processes in the workplace are subject to subconscious interference, and usually the worst affected are those who believe themselves free from bias. Hiring processes, promotions, and legal protection, though they should be approached with pure objectivity, are subject to various levels of discrimination, whether on the grounds of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religion, age, status or disability.

A different diversity

However, having team members of varying ethnicity, age and gender does not necessarily make a team diverse. In