What Is a Board Room?

A board room is a meeting space that is reserved for the board of directors (or the equivalent of a company’s) to meet for high-level decision-making and governance. In these meetings, the board of directors will debate and decide on issues that affect all stakeholders, from the employees a company employs to the shareholders who own the shares. Common issues that fall under the purview 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 designed for these purposes, meetings can also be held in conference rooms or find other spaces which can accommodate the entire team or director group.

In recent times, there has been an effort to increase diversity within the boardrooms and other positions of leadership. There are many tools available that allow companies to conduct virtual meetings in order to ensure that diverse voices are heard during crucial process of decision-making.

There are many hurdles in the way of gender equality, despite the increasing interest. One of the biggest challenges is that men and women are different in their perception of what a job in business is suitable for. In this article, Yealink explores these differences and outlines the most important steps to achieve more gender equality in the workplace.