A boardroom is an area where the board of directors or its equivalent (or that of a business) can meet to discuss high-level governance and decision-making. During these meetings the board of directors will discuss and decide upon important issues that impact all stakeholders, from the employees a company employs to the investors who own the shares. Some common issues that fall within the control of the board include strategic direction as well as financial planning, policy formulation and major investments. While the term boardroom is typically used to refer to a room that is specifically designed for these purposes meetings can also be held in conference rooms or other areas that can seat the entire group of directors or the entire team.
In recent years, there’s been a growing pressure to increase diversity in the boardroom and other areas of leadership. There are now several tools that allow businesses to hold virtual meetings in order to ensure that diverse voices are heard during crucial decision-making processes.
There are many hurdles that hinder gender equality, despite the growing interest. One of the biggest hurdles is that men and women have different perceptions of what a role in business is appropriate for. In this article, Yealink explores the differences and outlines key steps to achieve gender equity in the work place.
