S1E4: Desk, don't go. Stay with me?: Work Talk

The Straits Times Podcasts · May 8, 2022 · 18m

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get our tips on working smarter, getting ahead in your career and investing like a pro with ST's business correspondents and editors.

In this episode, we talk about hot-desking, the changing out of permanent desks for workers to shared furniture and spaces.

One wouldn't guess that workers could get all emotional over desk space, but that is exactly what is happening in some companies that are thinking of removing what is seen as a benefit to some employees.

What is hot-desking? Is it suitable for everybody? How should workers respond when…