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Hot desks, also known as floating desks, are an organizational workspace arrangement in which the desks are utilized by temporary occupants on an ad hoc basis. .
The main aim is usually to maximize space efficiency by either downsizing the unused space or optimizing the existing space. While coworking has been anecdotally reported to increase employee productivity and engagement, hot-desking has been cited as an effective tool to achieve the goal.
Today hot desks have become a staple of the contemporary work-life that allow you to combat the seclusion of working from home by surrounding you with a bunch of tech-savvy and creative professionals. The flexibility associated with hot-desking is directly correlated with the boost in functional productivity whereas the social aspect is noted as a way to encourage networking, foster partnerships, and promote collaboration.
Let’s quickly take a look at why a budding entrepreneur called John, prefers a hot desk in a coworking space:
John happens to be an entrepreneur who is barely in town twofold every month. He shows up at the coworking venue a couple (around 2-4) of times a month and gets himself a hot desk to get cracking at work. He does not have a designated desk to use each time, rather uses the available one, which is perfectly aligned with his transient office space needs.
As opposed to the traditional setups, hot-desking enables businesses to venture into key markets fairly quickly and withdraw when required, thereby eliminating the risks associated with letting a space. It also facilitates companies to hire top talent, irrespective of geographic location. Hot-desking allows companies to grow their team without having to incur the relocation cost or the cost of setting up space.
