A board room is a meeting space that is reserved for the board of directors (or an equivalent for a company) to meet for high-level decision making and governance. During these meetings the board of directors discuss important issues that affect everyone, from employees who work for a company to the shareholders who own its shares. The board is accountable for many things that affect the company’s strategic direction, financial planning and policy formulation. The term boardroom is usually used to refer to a room specifically designed for this purpose. However meetings can also be held in other locations like conference rooms or large spaces that can accommodate all the team members.
In recent years, there has been a growing effort to increase diversity in boardrooms as well as other positions of leadership. As a result, there are now several devices that allow companies to easily find conduct virtual meetings that will help ensure that all voices are heard during crucial decisions.
There are many hurdles that hinder gender equality, despite the increasing interest. One of the biggest hurdles is that there are various opinions about what constitutes a proper job for men and women in the business world. In this article, Yealink explores the differences and outlines key steps to ensure gender equality in the work place.