A board room is a meeting area that is set aside for the board of directors (or the equivalent of a company’s) to gather for high-level decision making and governance. In these meetings, the board of directors will discuss important issues that affect everyone, from the employees employed by a company, to shareholders who own the shares. The board is accountable for various matters that affect the company’s strategic direction, financial board room planning and policy formulation. While the term boardroom is typically used to refer to a space specifically designed for this purpose, meetings can also be held in conference rooms or other spaces that can accommodate the entire director group or team.
In recent times there has been a drive to increase diversity within the boardrooms and other positions of leadership. As a result, there are now several tools that let companies easily hold virtual meetings that will help ensure that diverse voices are heard in crucial decisions.
Despite the increasing interest in the diversity of boardrooms and other leadership positions, there are still many obstacles to overcome when it comes to gender equality. One of the biggest challenges is that there are a variety of perceptions about what constitutes an appropriate role for men and women in business. In this article, Yealink explores these differences and provides the essential steps to achieving more gender equality in the workplace.