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Is Giving Up Your Desk the Future of Hybrid Work?

Is Giving Up Your Desk the Future of Hybrid Work?

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 The idea of giving up your personal desk—does it make you cringe or cheer? Many organizations are moving toward a hoteling model to save costs and accommodate hybrid work, but making it work smoothly is another story. In this episode, Wayne Turmel and Marisa Eikenberry tackle the challenges of hoteling, from loss of control and hygiene concerns to desk wars and office politics. Plus, they offer practical solutions for leaders to involve employees, test the model, and ensure a smoother transition. Thanks to listener Benjamin for inspiring this conversation! If your organization is considering hoteling, this episode is for you. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:48 A listener question sparks today’s topic 01:21 What is hoteling? A quick definition 02:28 Why losing your assigned seat feels so personal 05:55 Hygiene concerns: Should you trust a shared desk? 07:16 Setup & breakdown: The hassle of moving every day 09:45 The business case: Why companies are pushing hoteling 12:11 The trade-offs of office space reduction 14:40 How teams can self-organize for smoother transitions 17:48 Small frustrations that create major workplace tensions 18:30 How to pilot a hoteling program before rolling it out 20:43 Final thoughts Related Episodes How to Make Hybrid Offices Work with Stan MeshkovFlexible Workspaces and the Future of Work with Sam RosenTechnology and Trust: Key Pillars of Remote Work with Terry Isner Additional Resources Learn more about Wayne TurmelEmail Wayne TurmelConnect with Wayne Turmel on LinkedInLearn more about Marisa EikenberryEmail Marisa EikenberryConnect with Marisa Eikenberry on LinkedInPurchase a copy of The Long-Distance Leader Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance TeammatePurchase a copy of The Long-Distance TeamThe Kevin Eikenberry Group Subscribe to Long-Distance Worklife wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate the show 5 stars and leave a review! Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longdistanceworklife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2P22kW5iaX8zU3B0-HVCUA Website: https://longdistanceworklife.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longdistanceworklife Your Hosts Wayne Turmel: Master Trainer and Coach for The Kevin Eikenberry Group, co-author of The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership and The Long-Distance Teammate: Stay Engaged and Connected While Working Anywhere, and trainer of remote teams for over twenty years. Read More... Marisa Eikenberry: Web developer, podcast editor, and technology support specialist for The Kevin Eikenberry Group. Has worked on a hybrid team for over 9 years. Read more... Join us for a powerful, 4-part video series titled, Demystifying Remote Leadership. You will learn how to create solid working relationships in a virtual team with more confidence and less stress! Sign up: https://longdistanceworklife.com/video Want us to answer one of your questions? Contact Us!
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