It is usually a symptom of low confidence that a desk will be available, not selfishness. Auto-release on no-show and visible availability tend to fix it faster than policy reminders.
Before enforcing anything, check whether availability is genuinely visible on peak days. If people cannot see a free desk from their phone on the walk in, holding one is rational behaviour.
Common questions
What does Desk Hoarding mean in simple terms?+
Desk hoarding is booking a shared desk for longer than needed, or leaving belongings on it, so that others cannot use it. It quietly converts flexible space back into assigned seating.
What are the rules around Desk Hoarding?+
It is usually a symptom of low confidence that a desk will be available, not selfishness. Auto-release on no-show and visible availability tend to fix it faster than policy reminders.
What else should you know about Desk Hoarding?+
Before enforcing anything, check whether availability is genuinely visible on peak days. If people cannot see a free desk from their phone on the walk in, holding one is rational behaviour.