Desk-crimination is wild.

At my workplace, we use standardized desks and a hot-desking system—basically, sit wherever there's space. This all started because someone felt that having assigned desks was a form of bullying.

In practice, we tend to group ourselves by project or theme, so people working on the same thing sit together. As priorities shift, so do the seating arrangements.

The bosses usually sit off to the side or at their own separate desks. Their bosses then get actual rooms. That’s because if a boss tried to join a themed group desk area, people would cry favoritism. It’s like musical chairs, but with power dynamics.

All in all I am inclined to agree with this outlook. Bosses are bosses. There’s a hierarchy for a reason. As long as they’re accessible, I don’t mind them having their own desks. If their presence in the team space is enough to lead to a breakdown in team unity, then they aren't doing their job very well.

Takeaways (My Opinions):

Hot-desking can reduce perceived inequality—but only to a point. You can't please everyone.

Grouping by project helps with collaboration and efficiency.

Bosses having separate desks isn't inherently bad—it can actually maintain balance.

Accessibility matters more than proximity when it comes to leadership.

If seating alone disrupts team unity, the issue might be leadership, not layout.