A boardroom is a space where the board of directors or its equivalent (or the equivalent of a corporation) can meet for high-level governance and decision-making. At these meetings, the board of directors will discuss important issues that impact everyone, from employees of an organization to the shareholders who own its shares. Common issues that fall within the purview of the board include strategic direction and financial planning, policy formulation, and major investments. The term”boardroom” typically used to describe a room specifically designed for this read purpose. However meetings can be held in other locations like conference rooms or larger spaces that can accommodate a large group.
In recent years there has been a renewed pressure to increase diversity in boardrooms as well as other positions of leadership. There are now a variety of tools available that allow companies to hold virtual meetings in order to ensure that voices from different perspectives can be heard during important decisions.
There are many hurdles in the way of gender equality, despite increasing interest. One of the biggest hurdles is that women and men have different views of what a role in business is suitable for. In this article, Yealink explores the differences and outlines the key steps to achieve gender equity in the workplace.
