A boardroom is the space where the board of directors or its equivalent (or the equivalent of a corporation) will meet for high-level governance and decision making. During these meetings the board of directors discuss important issues that affect everyone, from employees working for a company to the shareholders who own its shares. Common issues that fall within the remit of the board include strategic direction, financial planning, policy formulation and major investments. The term «boardroom» is typically used to refer to a room that is specifically arranged for such purposes meetings can also be held in conference rooms or other areas which can accommodate the entire team or director group.
In recent years there has been a growing push to increase diversity in boardrooms as well as other positions of leadership. As a result, there are now several tools that allow companies to easily hold virtual meetings that can help ensure that all voices are heard during crucial decision-making processes.
There are still many obstacles in the way of gender equality, despite the increasing interest. One of the biggest hurdles is that women and men 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.