WORKPLACE
Workspace v2.0: No Fixed Address
Martin Hollerup, Managing Director of Sandberg discusses the rising trend of hot desking. With most modern offices offering some form of this option for remote and hybrid employees, Martin gives insight on the essential peripherals businesses should consider to make hot desking flexible for all.
What is Hot Desking? Hot desking, the flexible workplace phenomenon where employees share work areas instead of having their own assigned desks. When an individual arrives at the office, they choose their pre-booked or any available workspace rather than returning to the same desk each day. Origins Drawing inspiration from the naval practice known as ‘hot racking,’ where sailors on different shifts shared bunks due to space constraints, hot desking is believed to have originated in the early 1990s. Inspired by the aviation industry, airline staff would share limited desk
space, leading to the metaphor of desks being ‘hot’ from constant use.
This now common practice has only grown and evolved since, as
organisations adapt to changing work cultures, technological advancements and economic pressures. Hybrid working and the Covid-19 pandemic have further accelerated the pace of change and ensuring workplaces are set up to be flexible is now a must. Bringing together diverse cultures and teams through hot desking has helped increase collaboration and innovation and at the same time has helped with cost efficiencies and more.
Martin Hollerup Managing Director
sandberg.world
Benefits of Hot Desking: 🔥 Office Space Optimisation –
Hybrid working and the Covid-19 pandemic have further accelerated the pace of change and ensuring workplaces are set up to be flexible is now a must.
Companies can reduce their spend on expensive office space, through eliminating regularly unused desks and balancing attendance. 🔥 Flexibility & Autonomy – Employees can choose workspaces based on their tasks or mood which can improve job satisfaction. 🔥 Collaboration – Alternative seating arrangements can encourage cross- departmental discussions and knowledge sharing. 🔥 Hybrid Working – Hot desking integrates seamlessly with
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