A boardroom is an area where the board of directors or its equivalent (or that of a company) can gather for high-level governance and decision making. During these meetings the board of directors will be discussing important issues that affect everyone, from employees working for a company to the shareholders who own the shares. Common issues that fall under the authority of the board include strategic direction, financial planning, policy formulation, and major investments. The term “boardroom” is typically used to refer to a room specifically designated for such purposes meetings can also be held in conference rooms or other areas which can accommodate the entire group of directors or the entire team.
In recent years, there has been a renewed push to increase diversity in boardrooms as well as other positions of leadership. There are now several tools that allow businesses to conduct virtual meetings to ensure that diverse voices are heard during crucial decisions.
There are still many obstacles that hinder gender equality, despite this increasing interest. One of the biggest challenges is that men and women are different in their perception of what a job in business is appropriate for. In this article, Yealink explores the differences and provides the steps needed to achieve gender equity in the work place.