Assigned seating

What is assigned seating?

Assigned seating at an office refers to the practice of designating specific workstations or desks for individual employees. This is often done to maximize space utilization and promote organization within the workplace. Assigned seating can also be used to facilitate teamwork and communication among employees, and to ensure that everyone has access to the resources and equipment they need to perform their job duties effectively.

In some office environments, assigned seating may be permanent, meaning that employees are assigned to the same workstation every day. In other cases, assigned seating may be flexible, allowing employees to choose from a selection of available workstations on a first-come, first-served basis. The specific approach to assigned seating at an office will vary depending on the organization's goals, culture, and workplace dynamics.

Regardless of the approach used, the goal of assigned seating in an office environment is to create a functional, efficient, and comfortable work environment that supports employee productivity and well-being.

 

Related terms

• Desk booking
• Free address
• Hot desking
• Desk hoteling
• Reverse desk hoteling
• Unassigned seating
• RTO - Return to office