There are no laptops to lug around, and their phone numbers follow them from desk to desk or to their mobile devices. By having a more mobile setup for its employees, UBS believes it is able to use its real estate more efficiently. The company is using a ratio of one available desk for every 1.2 employees who work in the new building in London. There are common areas where employees can gather for meetings or work if the company finds itself at full desk capacity. There has to be a value there.”UBS spent two years preparing workers in London for the new mobile desk concept and addressing their concerns, Mr. Owen said.

Source: New York Times November 03, 2016 22:17 UTC