permanent desk assignment
[/ˈpɜːrmənənt dɛsk əˈsaɪnmənt/]
nounpl: permanent desk assignments
atribuição permanente de mesa
1. A fixed workplace location assigned to an employee on a long-term or indefinite basis, as opposed to hot-desking or temporary seating arrangements
After three months as a contractor, she finally received a permanent desk assignment in the marketing department.
Após três meses como contratada, ela finalmente recebeu uma atribuição permanente de mesa no departamento de marketing.
2. An official allocation of office space with associated resources and equipment designated for a specific employee's exclusive use
The company's new policy ensures that full-time employees receive permanent desk assignments with personalized equipment.
A nova política da empresa garante que funcionários em tempo integral recebam atribuições permanentes de mesa com equipamento personalizado.
In Brazil, the shift from hot-desking to permanent desk assignments is increasingly common in modern corporate culture, particularly in São Paulo's tech and finance sectors. This reflects growing recognition of employee stability and the psychological importance of personal workspace. In the USA, especially in NYC, this term became more relevant post-pandemic as companies debated return-to-office policies and workspace allocation strategies.
NYC Slang
your own desk / your spot
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