A boardroom is a space where the board of directors or its equivalent (or that of a company) can meet to discuss high-level governance and decision-making. During these meetings the board of directors will discuss and decide on issues that impact everyone from the employees that a company employs to the shareholders who own the shares. The board is accountable to various matters, including strategic direction, financial planning and the formulation of policies. The term”boardroom” is often used to refer to a space specifically designed for this purpose. However meetings can also be held in different spaces such as conference rooms or larger spaces that can accommodate the entire group.
In recent years there has been a growing pressure to increase diversity in boardrooms and other levels of leadership. There are many tools that allow organizations to hold virtual meetings to ensure that diverse voices are heard during crucial decision-making processes.
Despite this growing interest in the diversity of boardrooms and other leadership positions, there are still many hurdles to be overcome in regards to gender equality. One of the biggest issues is that there are various views of what constitutes an appropriate position for men and women in the business world. In this article, Yealink explores the differences and outlines the most important steps to achieve gender equity in the workplace.
