Hoteling in office space, a concept EY’s credited for pioneering, is popular among several corporates today. It is more relevant today as offices reopen and shift to a hybrid work model.  It’s similar to how you book a hotel room, hence the name.

While COVID-19 has forced businesses to rethink expenses, the most visible impact has been on real-estate utilization. Remote work, social distancing, and health regulations have led to companies revisiting their physical office requirements. The shift to hybrid workspace has resulted in the adoption of workplace technology and concepts like Flexi-desk.

Hoteling was first introduced into conventional workspaces in the 1990s. It was first adopted by companies with large numbers of traveling salesforce and/or telecommuters. In a post-pandemic workplace, hoteling is more relevant than ever. But what is hoteling in the workplace? And why is it so significant in the present workplace landscape? To understand this concept, keep scrolling.