Hot Desk
Booking System
Make Hot Desk Booking Simple for Flexible Teams Using Microsoft
Benefits
- Let employees quickly find and book available desks without confusion
- Keep desk availability and usage in sync with Outlook®, Microsoft 365, and Teams
- Reduce office friction and improve workspace booking
Hot Desk Booking Solutions
Maximize the use of workspace and reduce costs
Hot desking is a great solution for businesses that have many part-time employees, remote employees, or employees that spend a lot of time out in the field. Hot desking helps to improve efficiency and cut costs without sacrificing customer service or the comfort of your workforce.
Hot Desk Booking Software
In modern offices, a growing number of employees only spend a fraction of their time at their desks. To maximize the use of workspace and reduce overhead costs, many companies are turning to hot desking, a workspace sharing approach that leads to better collaboration, fosters teamwork, and enhances flexibility.
Resource Central’s hot desk booking feature helps organizations simplify the management of flexible workspaces. Resource Central integrates with Microsoft 365 and Exchange, allowing you to seamlessly schedule and manage hot desks through standard Microsoft Outlook® interface.
Benefits of the Hot Desk Booking System
Fast, easy, and efficient
Resource Central enables you to easily book workstations and services, as well as other types of resources, including conference rooms, parking spaces and equipment.
Benefits of the hot desk booking feature can include:
- maximized workspace efficiency and reduced underutilized workspace
- cost reduction
- enhanced collaboration
- increased employee satisfaction
- improved adaptability
Get the most out of your hot desking system
- filter and select resources by category or location
- see always-updated availability for the best overview and to prevent double-booking
- view available workstations or hot desks at a glance, and schedule your desk usage quickly and efficiently
- book hot desks in advance or schedule them on the spot
- generate accurate reports that detail resource usage patterns, tendencies, and data
- seamless integration with Microsoft 365, Outlook®, Teams, and more
Make it easy for employees
The system makes it easy for employees to adapt and use the hot desk booking system quickly:
- Familiar Microsoft interface: the integration with Microsoft Outlook® and Teams provides employees with a familiar user interface, which facilitates implementation.
- User-friendly booking: quickly book workspaces through the system via an app, Outlook®, or digital screens in the office.
Easy setup & no training required: the system is based on familiar Microsoft tools, which requires minimal training.
Complies with the necessary security standards
The system protects employee data and complies with security standards:
- Data encryption: user data is encrypted and handled securely
- Compliance with privacy regulations: the system complies with the latest security standards and privacy regulations, including GDPR.
- Role-based access control: Manage access to the system based on user roles so that only authorized individuals can access sensitive information.
Highlights
Quick User Adoption
Resource Central has the look and feel of your standard Microsoft Outlook® environment. The desk booking feature in our resource booking system, enables your staff to work more efficiently in a shared workspace. It can be difficult for staff to adjust to new booking procedures, but the transition is much easier and far less stressful if you implement a well-known look and feel system that helps you organize and manage workspaces more efficiently.
Resource Central seamlessly integrates with Outlook® and Microsoft 365, so users can get up to speed almost immediately, with no end-user training required.
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Flexible Booking with Pooled Resources
More companies are focused on flexible working, where fixed workstations are no longer commonplace. Efficient and easy-to-use desk booking solutions are becoming a way to control work environments in offices to ensure available workspaces for all colleagues.
With pooled resources you can book a desk that is part of a group of resource, instead of a desk with its own specific calendar. When you arrive at the office, you will be able to choose any free desk within your booked pool. Use pooled resources for desks, parking spaces or any other equipment.
Combine Desk Booking with Screens
Our digital desk booking screens make workspace management easy. Simply locate an unoccupied desk and tap the touch screen or scan your RFID access card to book the desired workspace. Mount the screens to desks for enhanced visibility for workspace occupancy status and ease of use.
Our desk screens integrate with Microsoft Exchange / Microsoft 365®, making sure schedules are updated automatically in real-time. With the centralized web-based dashboard, you can get insights and reports of your workspaces to help monitor and optimize how they are being used in your organization.
*Workspace displays support Standard and Light resources.
Read more about our desk booking screens.
Use our Kiosk for Desk Booking
From a floor plan on our Kiosk, you can easily view and book available desks. It gives you a complete overview and quick availability. Place your overview booking screen in reception areas or entrance ways to where your desks are located.
Mobile Access & On-the-Go Booking
Book hot desks, workspaces, and meeting rooms directly from your smartphone or tablet with the Workspace app for iOS and Android:
- book desks on-the-go
- reserve a workspace right off the interactive floor plan, using your phone
- scan QR codes to find out if the resource is available to book
- search for your colleague’s name and book a desk near your team
- get instant confirmation: confirm, reschedule, or cancel your bookings
Read more about our Workspace app.
FAQ
What is a Hot Desk Booking System?
A Hot Desk Booking System is a software solution that allows employees to reserve shared desks flexibly. Instead of having assigned desks, employees can choose an available desk when they come into the office, or beforehand, enabling organizations to maximize the use of office space.
How does hot desking work?
Hot desking is a flexible seating arrangement where employees can work from any available workspace in a shared office. With hot desk booking software, employees can reserve a desk in advance or on demand. The system provides always-updated availability for desks and automatically syncs with the company’s calendar system, such as Outlook® or Microsoft 365, to ensure there are no double bookings.
They check in at the office using software such as Resource Central, a mobile app like Workspace, or via interactive desk booking screens in the office. The software then assigns a desk based on availability or the employee’s reservation.
Hot desking encourages collaboration among employees from different teams, fostering networking opportunities. When leaving, employees check out through the software or automatically through a sensor solution, freeing up the workspace for others.
Hot desking optimizes office space utilization, promotes mobility, and enhances productivity. It provides flexibility for employees to choose a workspace that suits their needs, creating a dynamic work environment.
What are the benefits of using a Hot Desk Booking System?
Hot desking offers efficient workspace utilization, fosters collaboration, reduces costs, boosts employee satisfaction, enables adaptability, and contributes to environmental sustainability. By implementing hot desking, you can gain various benefits, including:
- Maximized Workspace Efficiency: Maximize the use of office space by reducing underutilized workstations.
- Cost Savings: Reduce office space requirements, equipment costs, and maintenance expenses.
- Increased Flexibility and Employee Satisfaction: Provide employees with the ability to choose their workspace based on their needs for the day, which promotes productivity and employee satisfaction.
- Improved Collaboration: Encourages collaboration and networking among employees by allowing them to work alongside different team members.
- Improved Adaptability: Easily adjust to changing work patterns, whether scaling your team or shifting to a hybrid work model.
- Environmental sustainability: Contribute to a greener work environment by reducing carbon footprint and energy consumption.
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Can I try the Hot Desk Booking System before purchasing?
Yes, we offer a free demo of our Hot Desk Booking System. Schedule a demo today to get a full walkthrough of the system’s features and see how it can optimize your workspace.
Request a demo on our website and enter your details in the form by contacting us here.
Is the hot desking system mobile-friendly?
Yes, our Hot Desk Booking System is fully accessible via a mobile app for both iOS and Android. Employees can quickly reserve a desk, check booking status, and find available spaces directly from their smartphones.
How does the system integrate with our existing tools like Microsoft 365 and Outlook?
Our system is designed to integrate seamlessly with Microsoft 365, Outlook®, and Teams, allowing employees to book desks directly from the platforms they already use. This ensures a streamlined and efficient process without requiring additional time for training or adapting to new tools.