Hot-desking

Hot desking originates from the definition of being the temporary physical occupation of a work station or surface by a particular employee. Originating as a trend in the late 1980s-early 1990s, hot desking involves one desk shared between several people who use the desk at different times. A primary motivation for hot desking is cost reduction through space savings - up to 30% in some cases.
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practice of companes not giving employees their own desk in the office. Instead there is a pool of desks that you use as required. Termed `free address' by the Japanese (sounds horrific!)