HR Glossary
HR Glossary
Desk Sharing
Desk sharing means multiple employees share workplaces – a key lever for hybrid office space optimization.
Desk sharing (or hot desking) describes shared workplace usage without fixed assignment – a pillar of hybrid office strategy.
How it works
Employees book desks daily via an app. Sharing ratios typically reach 1.3–1.8 employees per desk.
Benefits
- Space cost savings 20–40 %
- Higher utilization
- More cross-team encounters
Prerequisites
Standardized equipment, clean-sharing, technical support. A dedicated desk-booking solution is essential.
Acceptance
Personal lockers, ergonomic chairs, and a clean setup are key. Employee experience decides adoption.
Comparison
Tool deep-dive: Desk-sharing software.