Have you heard of hot desking? Maybe the term sharedesk, which is a familiar term in the
in large corporations, especially in the capital.
Basically, employees “take” any available desk in the office instead of having
a fixed assigned seat.
The hot-desking trend has been known in Western countries since the 1990s. Companies are constantly looking for ways,
to encourage flexibility, teamwork and innovation. Hot desking is an effective and inexpensive
technique. Several studies point to up to 30% savings in operating costs.
This is why hot desking is popular not only with employees but also with employers. What benefits
benefits it brings, we will reveal in the following points.
Increases the level of cooperation
Do you remember the last time you personally communicated with a colleague from the company’s IT department? Share this
job sharing allows you to connect your workspace with people from other departments of the company who you
you don’t normally meet.
You can work on projects together, which encourages creativity and higher productivity. Many
solutions come when someone uninvolved looks at the problem, so to speak.
from the outside looking in.
Cleaner spaces
We don’t mean that there will be less dust in the office. Rather, we mean order. If you have a tight
assigned to a desk, it’s often the case that papers, pens, notes and more start to pile up,
even unnecessary stuff. When hot desking, one is forced to clean up after oneself when leaving and take
all the stuff with them. This turns employees into minimalists who only take
necessary things. The result is a more organized and cleaner office.
Flexibility
Hot desking teaches employees to be flexible, as it allows them to change their work on a daily basis
environment. Employees are no longer tied to fixed workstations and avoid
the daily stereotype.
Lower costs
Traditional offices provide employees with a specific place to work, which, in the case of their
in their absence. Companies that use hot desking techniques can optimize
the size of their offices while ensuring occupancy. This brings considerable savings
cost savings.
Better performance and productivity
You could argue that productivity is compromised by constant job turnover, as
some of us need a quiet and peaceful environment at work. However, creatives, product
or project managers appreciate working in smaller groups where they can exchange ideas
and come up with new solutions.
As you can see in the photo gallery below, with the remodelling of classic offices into hot desks we have
experience. If we have convinced you and you want to make your company’s working environment more efficient and attractive,
contact us. We will prepare an office design proposal for you that will reflect not only your
requirements, but also the needs of your employees.
