How do you plan desk space for a 1:1 desk-to-staff ratio versus a 0.7:1 ratio?

A 1:1 desk ratio (one desk per employee) is the traditional full-time in-office model — every person has their own dedicated station. A 0.7:1 ratio (70 desks for 100 employees) reflects a hybrid reality: on any given day, 30% of staff are remote. The 0.7 ratio saves 30% of real estate cost but requires a hot-desk or desk-reservation system to manage daily availability. In practice, 0.7:1 is viable if no more than 75–80% of staff ever come in on the same day — plan for peak days to prevent desk shortages. FindOfficeFurniture.com can help you spec the right number of desks for your hybrid ratio — call 888-719-4960.