A board room is a room that is reserved for the Board of directors (or a company’s equivalent) to convene for high-level decision-making and governance. During these meetings the board of directors will debate important issues that impact everyone, from employees of the company to the shareholders who own the shares. The board is responsible for a number of issues which include strategic direction, financial planning, and the formulation of policies. The term “boardroom” is often used to refer to a room specifically designated for such purposes meetings can also be held in conference rooms or other areas that can accommodate the entire director group or team.
In recent years, there’s been a renewed effort to increase diversity in boardrooms and other positions of leadership. In the process there are now many tools that allow businesses to easily hold virtual meetings that can help ensure that all voices are heard in critical decisions.
There are many hurdles in the way of gender equality, despite this increasing interest. One of the biggest challenges is that there are different perceptions about what constitutes a suitable position for men and women in the business world. In this article, Yealink explores these differences and outlines the most important steps to achieving more gender equality in the workplace.