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The Careerologist: I don’t want to share my hot desk

Hot-desking has become big business — but does it do more harm to working relationships than good?

The Careerologist: I don’t want to share my hot desk

At work, we have a desk-sharing policy but I usually sit in the same window seat. But a new person keeps nabbing my space, which is driving me crazy. Should I say something?

This newcomer has broken one of the unwritten rules of desk sharing — stay in your spot and do not try to mingle with different colleagues.

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