Hot desking refers to which arrangement?

• A. Desks are randomly chosen by a lottery
• B. Desks are assigned by department heads weekly
• C. No one has their own desk, promoting flexible use of space and sometimes arriving early to secure a desk
• D. Each employee has a fixed desk assigned

Answer: (C)

Hot desking is a flexible workspace setup where no employee has a permanently assigned desk. People use any available desk when they come in, and some may arrive early to secure a spot. This arrangement aims to maximize space efficiency and reduce real estate costs, often supported by desk booking systems or first-come, first-served policies. It’s not about randomly lotterying desks, not about weekly assignments by department heads, and not about fixed desks for each person. The idea centers on shared, adaptable use of the office environment.