How to Forge Connections While Hot Desking

Published on : 29th January 2025

How to Forge Connections While Hot Desking

Hot desking can feel isolating. But it doesn't have to be. Here's how to forge connections in the ever-shifting office landscape:

 

  1. Shared Struggles, Shared Bonds: Bond over the printer woes or the quest for a decent chair. Shared commiseration is a great icebreaker.

  2. Beyond "How's It Going?": Ask specific questions. "Working on anything interesting?" invites conversation more than generic pleasantries.

  3. Lunch Break Leverage: The communal kitchen is prime networking territory. Chat with someone in the queue or at the table.

  4. Proximity Power: Introduce yourself to someone from a different team if you find yourselves near each other. Serendipity can be your friend.

  5. Digital Deets: Connect on LinkedIn or your company's platform. It's a less intrusive way to stay in touch.

  6. Post-Work Pint: Suggest a casual after-work gathering to solidify connections outside the office.

  7. Shared Lunch: Organise a team lunch at a local cafe. It's a relaxed way to bond.

  8. Embrace the Informal: Office birthdays, leaving dos – get involved and chat to people.

  9. Follow Up: Show genuine interest by following up on conversations.

  10. Be Yourself: Authenticity is key. Let your personality shine through.

 

Hot desking can be a challenge, but it's also an opportunity. By putting yourself out there, you can transform the nomadic office into a hub of connection.