Choosing the right workplace operational strategy involves the analysis of many factors. In almost every case, the end result is
a blend that evolves over time. The chart below will help you compare options and potential impact throughout the workplace.
What Type of Workplace Strategy Do We Need?
Strategy Options
STEP
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Permanently
Assigned Seats
Desk Sharing Hoteling Free Address/
Touchdown Space
Workspaces are
assigned to individuals.
Assigning two or more
people to each workspace,
often used for shift work.
Workspaces available to
anyone by reservation.
Reservation and check-
in required for use of
any space.
Workers are free to choose
the space that is best for
them at any time.
Highest worker-to-
workspace ratio available.
Supports collaboration by
allowing workers to sit near
others with whom they need
to work at any given time.
Workers do not get to
choose where they sit.
Scheduled use for
assigned workers.
Higher worker-to-workspace
ratio available.
Workers do not get to
choose where they sit.
Phone extension assigned
to the workspace.
Easily assign adjacencies to
have departments or teams
sitting near each other.
Growth requires
redesign of space.
Unassigned, not-reservable space.
Most often not typical workstations or
desks. Examples include hallway seating,
cafeteria tables and lounge seating.
First-come, first-served use.
Supports "collisions" or spur-of-
the-moment collaboration.
Unmanaged Free Address does
not use technology to show use
or measure utilization.
Managed Free Address is supported
by technology to publish availability
and track actual use.
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A Step-By-Step Guide to Modern Workplace Solutions
