An all-hands meeting is a company-wide gathering where employees, leaders, and stakeholders discuss important topics. The term “all hands” refers to the idea that everyone in the organization should be present.

An all-hands meeting is a recurring gathering for everyone at an organization. Sometimes called a town hall, these events aim to bring together the entire “town”: management, stakeholders, and employees. “All hands” is a nod to the maritime phrase “all hands on deck,” which implies every crew member pitching in.