Hot desking for your company & hybrid work model

The cringe coffee cup, a small cactus and the family picture to the right - we know you know. A fixed desk was yesterday, today we talk about Hot Desking, the sharing of desks. Hot Desking brings not only variety and drive into your working day, but takes your business to a new level on many levels. You want to know what hot desking exactly is and what advantages it has? Then you are on the right track. We'll also tell you for whom it's suitable and how you can best introduce it into your company.

What is Hot Desking?

Hot desking is an office organization system for office desks. That means a desk is made available and bookable for several employees at different times using hot-desking software, such as the deskbird app. Each workstation has the necessary office materials, such as desktop computers, office supplies, and so on. So you're well-equipped and can start working right away. The hot desking concept is closely related to the hybrid working model, meaning your employees work from home and from the office.

But why is it called "hot desking"? Hot racking or hot bulking refers to a practice in which sailors take over the hotbeds of their replacements at the end of their shift. The principle of rotating shifts dates back to the late 1980s to the early 1990s. According to Erik Veldhoens' theory of activity-based working, the number of workstations in an open office is reduced. At the same time, the diversity of locations is increased. This encourages a wide variety of ways of working and closer contact among colleagues - more diversity often yields new ideas.

‍Hot Desking Advantages‍

So why is hot desking so hot? One major advantage is high flexibility for your employees and work arrangements, which  creates more freedom and makes your employees happier. Also, desk sharing allows the company's space and resources to be used more efficiently. As mentioned before, less becomes more. It's not just desk space that can be saved, but space in total - meaning lower rents, heating costs and fewer office equipment. Hot desking can lead to cost savings and increased efficiency.

For whom is Hot Desking suitable?

You can say for everyone. A hot desk app is suitable for companies with a hybrid work model, a mobile workforce, and employees who have different or shorter attendance times, such as remote workers.

Flexible working hours can also be promoted through the hot desk software. Due to part-time work, home office, illness, or holidays, many employees are always likely to be absent.  With a hot desking app, you can easily and quickly plan and implement your office place management.

‍How can I implement Hot Desking into my company?

Hot desk apps and tools help plan and book workstations. deskbird, on the other hand, is the most people-centric hybrid work solution that facilitates Hot Desking while improving employee collaboration.

Flexibility in scheduling working hours and the possibility of alternative working models are the only requirements. It would be beneficial to configure the hot desk software with additional rooms for team meetings and conversations to facilitate team collaboration. As a result, there is no disruption to other colleagues.

Looking for more information? Simply book a demo with our team, and discover the easiest hybrid work solution.

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