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Unassigned seating
What is unassigned seating?
Unassigned seating means employees do not have a fixed desk. Instead, they use any available desk, either taking one on arrival or booking one in advance. It lets an office support more people than it has desks, as long as not everyone is in on the same day.
Benefits
Unassigned seating reduces the number of desks that stand empty, makes room for collaboration and quiet spaces, and adapts easily when teams grow or shrink.
Common pitfalls
Without planning, people struggle to find a desk on busy days and teams end up scattered. Desk booking, neighborhoods for teams and a view of attendance on peak days keep unassigned seating workable.
How AskCody supports unassigned seating
AskCody desk booking shows free and occupied desks by area on a map, lets people book on the spot or plan ahead near colleagues, and works from the web portal and the Microsoft add-in.
Frequently asked questions
Is unassigned seating the same as free address?
Yes, the terms are generally used for the same idea.
How many desks do you need with unassigned seating?
It depends on attendance, especially on the busiest days. Booking data shows how many desks are used at peak.
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