desk sharing
[/desk ˈʃeərɪŋ/]
nounpl: desk sharings
compartilhamento de mesa
1. A workplace arrangement where multiple employees use the same desk or workstation on a rotating or part-time basis, typically to reduce office space and costs
The company implemented desk sharing to accommodate remote workers who come to the office part-time.
A empresa implementou o compartilhamento de mesa para acomodar trabalhadores remotos que vêm ao escritório em tempo parcial.
2. The practice of hot-desking or flexible seating where employees do not have assigned desks
Desk sharing has become more common since many companies adopted hybrid work models.
O compartilhamento de mesa tornou-se mais comum desde que muitas empresas adotaram modelos de trabalho híbrido.
Desk sharing has gained significant traction in Brazil since the COVID-19 pandemic normalized remote and hybrid work. It reflects broader changes in corporate culture toward cost efficiency and workplace flexibility. In the USA and Brazil alike, it's often presented as a modern, innovative solution, though employee opinions vary regarding privacy and personalization of workspace.
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