Desk Hoteling: What is the difference to Hot Desking and how can I use it efficiently?

What is Desk Hoteling?

In the modern working world, it is not uncommon for several people to share a desk. So-called desk sharing comes in different varieties. One of them is desk hoteling. In a flexible form of co-working, there are no fixed assigned desks. The classic office is replaced by an agile environment. Desk hoteling has various versions - depending on the company. In the following article you will find out why you don't need desk sharing.

The difference between desk hoteling and hot desking

With hot desking, the desks are almost not safe for the employees. Flexibility is the order of the day, so desks may be staffed daily in such a way that the first employees to arrive at the company have the choice of which workstation they prefer to occupy. Some companies even change the staffing of desks several times a day. With desk hoteling, things are more planned and structured: employees are allowed to book the desks they prioritise - similar to a hotel room. In contrast to hot desking, a longer period of use can also be implemented.

What are the goals of Desk Hoteling?

Der Nutzen des Desk Hoteling ist eng mit dem Activity-Based-Working (ABW) verknüpft. Studien haben eindrucksvoll dokumentiert, dass die Effizienz der Arbeit steigt, wenn agiles Arbeiten auch räumlich umgesetzt wird. Zum einen kann der Mitarbeiter in der ihm gewünschten Arbeitsumgebung tätig sein. Zum anderen wird er aber auch sanft dazu gezwungen, auch offen für Neues zu sein.

The motto: If you are flexible and mobile with regard to your desk, you are also flexible in spirit and can work more imaginatively and efficiently. This form of desk sharing has proven itself around the globe, especially for creative people or professionals in the field of management.

Conclusion:
Efficient desk hoteling can be realised with smart software

Die wechselnde Nutzung von Arbeitsplätzen ist nur dann perfekt umsetzbar, wenn eine kluge und präzise entwickelte Desk Hoteling Software mit Belegungskalender dahintersteht. Dies ist durch die Locaboo als Workspace Solution bestens zu verwirklichen. Über eine professionelle Web App werden die jeweiligen Buchungen lückenlos erfasst und die Arbeitsplätze für die anderen Mitarbeiter dann geblockt.

In this way, individual team members can see in real time which desk is still available. Incorrect bookings are thus consistently avoided and everyday operations are optimally secured by the intelligent software.

Do you have an idea how you would like to implement Desk Hoteling in your company? Then simply get in touch with one of our New Work staff.