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Desk Booking

Configurable desk booking management at scale without hardware lock-in

Configurable desk booking management at scale without vendor lock-in

Desk booking software that does hot-desking, group bookings, desk assignments, desk preferences, automatic desk check-in, recurring bookings and utilization reports without hardware lock-in.

Generate desk booking & usage reports

Analyze desk use by individual, team, neighborhood, floor, and building to optimize space.

PlaceOS Desk Booking Analytics Utilization

Flexible desk assignment strategies

Automate or manually set desk assignments by teams, departments and neighborhoods.

PlaceOS Organic Desk Assignment Logic

Search by requirements

Search and filter desks by type, equipment, and additional assets.

PlaceOS Desk Booking Desk Search & Filter Interface

Book via Outlook plugin

Enable desk booking directly through Outlook calendar.

PlaceOS Desk Booking Plugin

Automatic desk check in

Implement mandatory or automatic desk check-ins to enhance data accuracy. Use a QR code or sensor for desk check in to turn desk power on, avoid ghost bookings.

Desk Booking Full Feature List

Desk Booking Administrator Features

Create bookings

Allow administrators to manually create and manage desk reservations for any user or department.

View desk bookings by date & time

Review all desk reservations filtered by specific dates and time slots for efficient occupancy planning.

View desk bookings by level

Filter and analyze desk reservations by floor or level to monitor area utilization.

Approve and reject desk bookings

Manage pending desk booking requests and enforce approval workflows based on company policy.

Manage desk rules and configuration

Configure booking parameters such as minimum notice, cancellation windows, and maximum duration.

Limit desks to user groups

Restrict desk availability to specific teams, departments, or user groups.

Add features to desks

Tag desks with attributes (e.g., standing height, dual monitors, privacy screens) for tailored reservations.

Assign users

Allocate desks to individual users for permanent or long-term assignments.

Create booking conditions

Define rules such as preventing bookings more than one week in advance or enforcing lead times.

Assign booking conditions by level

Apply booking rules at the floor or building level to ensure consistent policies across similar zones.

Desk Booking Employee Features

Book desk

Enable employees to search for and reserve available desks through the web or mobile app.

Book desk by group

Reserve a desk within a predefined group allocated for a specific team or project.

Recurring desk booking

Set up repeat reservations (daily, weekly) to secure desks for regular schedules.

Search by features

Filter available desks by attributes like monitors, window proximity, or quiet zones.

Search by map

Use an interactive floorplan to visually locate and book desks.

Book near colleagues

Find and reserve desks adjacent to selected coworkers for easy collaboration.

Desk Booking FAQs

General

What features does PlaceOS desk booking software offer?
The app allows users to reserve desks, track occupancy and usage, and optimize workspace availability.
How can I book a desk through the PlaceOS desk booking software?
Desks can be booked via the app interface or directly through the Outlook plugin.
Does the app support desk check-in?
Yes, the app supports automatic desk check-ins using QR codes or sensors to prevent ghost bookings and enable desk power.
Can I integrate the Desk Booking App with existing software and devices?
Yes, the app integrates with existing software, devices, and sensors to track desk occupancy and usage.
How does desk booking software help in optimizing space usage?
The app provides analytics on desk use by individual, team, neighborhood, floor, and building to optimize space.
Is it possible to search for desks based on specific requirements?
Yes, users can search and filter desks by type, equipment, and additional assets.
Can I automate desk assignments?
Yes, desk assignments can be automated to populate certain areas first and be grouped by team to optimize space.
Is there an Outlook plugin available for desk booking?
Yes, the app includes an Outlook plugin for booking desks directly through the calendar.
What is the workflow for inviting visitors and how can the system differentiate between physical attendees and those attending virtually?
Users can select “attending” or “virtual” on the visitor invite to differentiate between physical attendees and virtual participants.
Does the desk booking software support AI-based desk booking?
Yes, users can book desks using AI by issuing commands like “I need to book a desk tomorrow for the whole day & make sure the booking is near my team.”