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Hot-desking is still a relatively new concept for a lot of people, hence it makes sense that people don’t fully understand it. It can be a tricky concept for some to understand or to implement in their offices. Here are some of the questions that are frequently asked by people.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the main benefits of hot-desking?
The main benefits of hot-desking include flexibility, convenience, better collaboration, and increased innovation.
How does hot-desking offer better space utilization?
Traditional arrangements have static office spaces with each desk belonging to one employee and they have different types of cabins for employees at different levels of the hierarchy. This requires a lot of space. On the other hand, hot-desking allows people to sit wherever they want, which means an employee who holds a higher position will also sit on a desk similar to yours. It also means that if one employee is on leave somebody can take their space because there are no fixed spaces.
What are the things required under hot-desking?
Every hot-desk requires a power outlet, its own wifi connection and a monitor. If the office is used by self-employed workers it may not have the monitor. Other than that, the monitors or laptops generally have apps installed on them so that the employees can punch in and mark their attendance.
How do you use meeting rooms available in hot-desking?
Meeting rooms or private spaces can be booked with the help of apps or web log-in. These rooms are generally booked in advance so that no two teams require the room at the same time. Most offices have multiple meeting rooms so that if one is booked, the team can use the other ones.
How do these spaces make collaboration easier?
With hot-desking you can sit with any of the workers randomly. This allows you to interact with people from different departments. It also allows people from different levels of the hierarchy to sit together and learn from each other.
What is the biggest disadvantage of hot-desking?
The biggest disadvantage of hot-desking is the fact that when people don;t have fixed assigned spaces it can become difficult to find key people. Another disadvantage is that hot-desking makes it difficult to have quick meetings. For a meeting to happen, you can’t just go to the employee’s desk, you will have to find out where he/she is sitting that day.
Is hot-desking suitable for all companies?
Hot-desking is not suitable for companies that have rigid hierarchy and deal with sensitive information. If the hierarchy is really long and people need to sit with their department in order to function, it is advisable to not follow-hot desking.