Workplace glossary

What is Room Hoarding?

Definition & practical guide1 min read

Room hoarding is holding a meeting room with recurring or oversized bookings that are not fully used, blocking it for teams who need it.

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The measurable version is the gap between booked and occupied time. Check-in requirements and automatic release of unclaimed rooms recover most of the lost capacity without anyone having to police it.

Reviewing recurring bookings once a quarter, and asking owners to reconfirm them, recovers a surprising amount of room capacity without a single new rule.

Common questions

What does Room Hoarding mean in simple terms?

Room hoarding is holding a meeting room with recurring or oversized bookings that are not fully used, blocking it for teams who need it.

How is Room Hoarding measured and reported?

The measurable version is the gap between booked and occupied time. Check-in requirements and automatic release of unclaimed rooms recover most of the lost capacity without anyone having to police it.

What are the rules around Room Hoarding?

Reviewing recurring bookings once a quarter, and asking owners to reconfirm them, recovers a surprising amount of room capacity without a single new rule.