{"id":95424,"date":"2023-05-03T09:53:47","date_gmt":"2023-05-03T07:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zenkit.com\/?p=95424"},"modified":"2023-07-21T12:10:33","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T10:10:33","slug":"how-hot-desking-elevates-the-office-environment-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zenkit.com\/en\/blog\/how-hot-desking-elevates-the-office-environment-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"How Hot Desking Elevates the Office Environment in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/p>\n

Thanks to remote work, open office plans, and shared coworking spaces \u2014 cubicles are out, and hot desking is officially “in.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

And it’s more than just a trend, unlike the matcha latte you grab on your way to work.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Embraced by startups and well-established companies, this flexible seating solution allows people to work where and when they want within the office.<\/strong><\/p>\n

But what exactly is hot desking, and why is it taking over office environments in 2023?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this article, we’ll explore what hot desking is and the benefits it can bring to your workplace.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s dive in.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n

What Is Hot Desking?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Do you remember the days in elementary school when you had an assigned seat in the classroom? You\u2019d waltz into class every morning and head to the same seat \u2014 likely the farthest away from your best friend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And every day, you\u2019d beg your teacher to switch it up (crossing your fingers that you could finally sit near your friends to chit-chat about all the playground gossip).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You likely didn\u2019t know it then, but you secretly wished for the hot desking seating strategy. And now that you\u2019re all grown up, your wish is coming true in the office environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hot desking is a flexible office arrangement that allows employees to use any available workspace rather than having a dedicated desk or workstation.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"What<\/p>\n

In other words, it\u2019s a workspace management approach that eliminates the idea of fixed workstations in the office. Instead, employees can work at any available desk, table, or even a couch.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hot desking gained popularity post-pandemic as businesses turned to a <\/span>hybrid workplace<\/span> to cater to changing work dynamics and employee preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n

And with people rotating in and out of the office on different days of the week, companies decided to <\/span>downsize their office space<\/span><\/a> to save on costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The result? Less large, bulky, expensive desks to buy and hold on your balance sheet. And smaller (read: cheaper) workspaces with flexible seating options.<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

6 Benefits of Switching to Hot Desking in Your Office<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Goldman Sachs, one of the top investment banks in the world, uses hot desking across some of their major United States offices instead of cubicles.<\/span><\/p>\n

But why?<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s dive into some of the main benefits of adding hot desking to your office environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

1. Increase Collaboration<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Although they were originally intended to make offices more open and efficient in the <\/span>1960s<\/span><\/a>, the creator of cubicles, Robert Propst, came to regret the invention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the initial promise of increased mobility and collaboration, cubicles have become synonymous with isolation and a lack of creativity in the modern workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Increase<\/p>\n

And it’s easy to see why. The high walls separate individuals from their colleagues.<\/span><\/p>\n

While design can help limit distractions, it also creates a sense of isolation and hinders collaboration. The physical barriers make it difficult for employees to interact and collaborate with one another, which can lead to a lack of communication and a siloed working culture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Not to mention that employees may feel less inclined to interact with their colleagues due to the perceived sense of privacy and the need to focus on their work.<\/span><\/p>\n

By contrast, hot desking and open-plan office designs <\/span>encourage employee collaboration<\/span><\/a> and interaction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Removing physical barriers and allowing employees to work close to one another creates a sense of community and encourages a more collaborative work culture. Think of it like an open-door policy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hot desking also allows employees to work alongside different team members, promoting cross-team collaboration and idea-sharing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes all it takes is a new perspective to help spark creative thinking among colleagues. That\u2019s why many tech leaders have leaned toward hot desking in their office environments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Steve Jobs once <\/span>said<\/span><\/a>, \u201cIf a building doesn\u2019t encourage collaboration, you\u2019ll lose a lot of innovation and the magic that\u2019s sparked by serendipity.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n