Navigating the highs and lows of desk sharing
Full offices, ergonomics, collaboration and guest bookings: an honest look at the pros and cons of desk sharing in a hybrid office.
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Everything we've written about desk sharing: how to make it work, what to watch out for, and how a desk booking app for Microsoft Teams helps. Browse the full Waldo blog.
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Desk sharing, explained
Desk sharing means employees no longer have an assigned desk: they use a shared desk, usually booked ahead. It's the backbone of most hybrid work and flex office set-ups, and it raises practical questions about capacity, ergonomics, team proximity and parking.
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Tips for staying productive and avoiding distractions in a flex office
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Desk sharing: frequently asked questions
What is desk sharing?
Desk sharing is an office set-up where employees don't have an assigned desk and use shared desks instead, usually booked in advance. It suits hybrid teams who are not all in the office every day. Read the highs and lows of desk sharing.
What are the pros and cons of desk sharing?
Desk sharing makes better use of office space and helps teams come in on the same days, but it can feel less personal and, without a booking system, people may arrive at a full office. Plan ergonomic desks that people with specific needs can reserve. More in the highs and lows of desk sharing.
How do you avoid overbooking with desk sharing?
Use a booking system that gives each person a specific desk for the day, so nobody arrives at a full office. With Waldo's complete version, everyone books a real desk on the interactive floor plan, with waiting lists when the office is full. The free version only records who's coming, so overbooking is possible. See pricing.
Is desk sharing the same as hot desking?
Not quite: hot desking usually means taking any free desk on arrival, while desk sharing also covers booking a shared desk in advance. Both rely on unassigned desks; see our tips for staying productive in a flex office.
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