Don’t make desk-sharing mandatory as it’s not universally popular


Many companies are increasingly flexible when it comes to their employees switching between working from home and in the office. However, many are also taking this as an opportunity to reduce the number of workstations available. — dpa

BERLIN: The hybrid working models introduced since the pandemic broke out may seem like they give you the best of both worlds, with employees able to enjoy the benefits of working at home sometimes and in the office at others.

A parallel trend that is less widely loved is desk-sharing, where staff no longer have their own, personal desk but are allocated a spot that they then vacate at the end of the working day.

Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Others Also Read


All Headlines:

Want to listen to full audio?

Unlock unlimited access to enjoy personalise features on the TheStar.com.my

Already a member? Log In