Flex Desk: An Overview of the Innovative Office Concept
Flex desk offers bookable workstations instead of assigned desks. Saves costs and boosts networking, ideal for mobile teams but not everyone prefers it.
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What exactly does the term flex desk mean? How does the flex desk concept work in practice? And who is it suitable for? If you'd like to learn more about it, you've come to the right place. So, let's dive into the world of flexible desks together!
What is a flex desk?
A flex desk, also known as a flexible desk, is a workstation that is not permanently assigned to a specific employee, but can be used by different people. This means that employees look for a free desk where they want to work every day. This is usually done using a digital booking system in which free spaces can be reserved.
How does the flex desk concept work?
There are usually significantly fewer desks than employees in a flex desk office. This is because the idea is that everyone is never in the office at the same time, but rather some work from home or on the road. Clever planning and booking of desks ensures that there are always enough workstations available.
The flexible workstations are usually equipped with everything you need for a productive working day: a height-adjustable desk, a comfortable office chair, a screen, a keyboard and a mouse. Personal belongings are taken at the end of the day or stored in a personal locker.
The advantages of flex desks
Flex desks offer some interesting advantages for companies and employees:
1. Space savings: Since fewer desks are needed, companies can save on office space and thus costs.
2. Flexibility: Employees can choose their workplace freely and thus optimally respond to their needs and tasks.
3. Encounters: By changing desk neighbours, colleagues get to know each other better and network across departments.
4. Organisation: Since the desks are cleared in the evening, the office stays tidy and uncluttered.
Who benefits from flex desks?
Flex desks are not the ideal solution for every company and every employee. They are particularly suitable for:
- companies with a high proportion of mobile employees who often work on the road or from home
- project teams that work together flexibly and constantly reconvene in different formations depending on the task at hand
- employees who appreciate variety and enjoy working at different places
- companies that want to save office space and use it efficiently
On the other hand, flex desks are less suitable for employees who appreciate a fixed workplace with a personal touch or who need to store confidential documents and materials at their desk permanently.
Incidentally, a clever addition for flex desk offices is our intelligent desk booking tool. This makes it easy to find and reserve free desks via an app or browser – so you always have the perfect place for the tasks at hand.
