Desk Booking
FAQ

What is Desk Booking?

Desk Booking is the possibility to reserve a desk or workplace in advance, so employees are guaranteed of a workplace when they arrive at the office. It has many... Read more

What is a Desk Booking System?

A desk booking system allows employees of a business to book their workplace or desk remotely, for example from home or while traveling. With GoBright Desk Booking, desks can be... Read more

What are the benefits of a Desk Booking System?

Implementing a Desk Booking system into your office environment has several benefits for both the employees and the employer. 1. Facilitates new ways of working We know that flexible working, or... Read more

Why do I need a Desk Booking solution?

Desk Booking allows you to manage and control the occupancy at the office. Monitoring and measuring occupancy rate has many interesting advantages. First, you can create availability for... Read more

What is hot desking?

Hot Desking is a way of flexible working. Most people don’t need the same desk every day, all day long. As a result, desks often remain unused for... Read more

Which data analyses are generated in the GoBright system?

GoBright Analytics are focused on making the office more efficient. Therefore, the feature measures all data that have to do with occupancy management. Think of the occupancy rate... Read more

How does the desk sensor work?

Besides measuring movement accurately, the sensors also detect body heat. This means that even when you sit very still at your desk, the sensor will know and report that... Read more

Suppose I booked a desk and I decide to work at home after all. What should I do then?

Life sometimes happens and your plans may have to be rescheduled. It is very possible that while you planned to work at the office, you are suddenly needed at... Read more

Can I see where my colleagues work?

Especially in larger offices, it can be very convenient to see where your colleagues are seated that day. You might want to ask them a question directly, or take... Read more

How can I see which desks are available when I enter the department?

When you walk into the office, it is important that it is easily visible which desks are occupied and which are available. This is why most offices have a... Read more

How do I book a desk with GoBright?

A Desk Booking can be made in various ways. First and foremost, you can use the Online Portal on your desktop. This portal is also available in GoBright’s... Read more

Can the GoBright Connect control height-adjustable desks?

Yes! When your height-adjustable desks have a Linak actuator system for work desks, it can be controlled with our Connect via the desk booking software. You can... Read more

Do I need to check out when I leave my desk (early)?

On less busy days, you may be able to leave the office earlier than you expected. You can check out of your desk by scanning the GoBright Connect... Read more

What are the disadvantages of a Desk Booking System?

We are advocates for a good Desk Booking System. But... Are there any disadvantages?  Which aspects should you consider when integrating desk booking at the office? 1. Hierarchy disruption and... Read more

How can I find my booked desk?

When you enter the office you can check your Mobile App, a feature of our desk sharing tool. You can see what desk is yours for that day.... Read more

What are the disadvantages of hot desking?

Besides the advantages of Hot Desking, there are also some challenges to overcome. Below you find a short list with the most prominent problems of hot desking. Uncertainty of... Read more

Why should I book my workplace in advance?

Even with a Desk Booking system such as GoBright’s, it is still possible to choose a desk ad hoc when you enter the building at the start of... Read more