Stomper slams colleagues who chope hot desks with jackets and stroll in late
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Hot desks are meant to be shared, but some colleagues seem to think jackets and shawls are valid booking systems.
Stomper Den shared his frustrations about the workplace culture at his Japanese company, where employees are monitored closely and even tracked down to the hour.
"We are constantly tracked on the time we report to work, the time spent out for lunch and tea breaks, as well as the time we leave work," he said.
"We are also required to submit a weekly timesheet indicating how we have spent our time for the entire work day, by the hour."
The Stomper added that his office is currently undergoing renovation.
"Initial communications from HR were that everyone would work from home until renovations were completed," he shared.
"But about a week before the works began, senior management suddenly insisted that everyone must be back in the office at least once every two weeks, as transit desks (hot desks) would be available."
However, when staff did return, Den said the hot desk concept quickly broke down.
"Most of these desks were pre-booked by inconsiderate colleagues who left their jackets or shawls on the chairs," he said.
"Some of them don't even show up at all, or stroll in only after 10am.
"Hot desks are supposed to be first-come, first-served, isn't it? I understand if a senior manager has a fixed desk, but not for working-level colleagues."
"I can't wait to see what the arrangement will be like after the renovation is completed."
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