A boardroom is the space where the board of directors or its equivalent (or the board of directors of a company) can meet for high-level governance and decision-making. In these meetings, the board of directors will debate and make decisions on important issues that affect everyone involved, from the employees a company employs to the shareholders who own its shares. Some common issues that fall under the control of the board include strategic direction as well as financial planning, policy formulation, and major investments. The term “boardroom” is usually used to refer to a space specifically designed for this purpose meetings can also be held in conference rooms or other areas which can accommodate the entire team or director group.
In recent times, there has been a movement to increase diversity in boardrooms and other leadership positions. In the process, there are now several devices that allow companies to easily conduct virtual meetings to ensure that all voices are heard during critical decisions.
Despite the growing interest in the diversity of boardrooms and other leadership positions, there are still many hurdles to overcome in the pursuit of gender equality. One of the biggest obstacles is the fact that men and women have different perceptions of what a job in business is suitable for. In this article, Yealink explores these differences and provides the essential steps to achieve more gender equality in the workplace.
