A board room is a meeting space that is reserved for the board of directors (or a company’s equivalent) to gather to make high-level decisions and governance. During these meetings, the board of directors will discuss and make decisions on important issues that affect everyone involved, from the employees a company employs to investors who own its shares. Some common issues that fall within the control of the board include strategic direction and financial planning, policy formulation, and major investments. The term»boardroom» is often used to describe a room specifically designated for this purpose. However meetings can also be held in other places like conference rooms or larger spaces that can accommodate a large group.
In recent years there has been a drive to increase diversity within boards and other leadership positions. There are now several tools that allow businesses to conduct virtual meetings in order to ensure that diverse voices can be heard during important process of decision-making.
Despite the increasing interest in the diversity of leadership positions, there are still many obstacles to overcome when it comes to gender equality. One of the biggest challenges is that there are various views of what constitutes a proper role for women and men in business. In this article, Yealink explores the differences and outlines the most important steps to ensure gender equality in the work place.