Is it practical to run a loaner pedestal program for flexible office use?

A loaner pedestal program — where employees check out a pedestal from a central storage location for the day and return it at the end of their shift — is practical for offices with a well-managed facilities operation. Requirements: a pedestal parking zone with labeled bays; a simple check-out log or RFID tag system; keyed pedestals where employees can lock their items securely during the day; and a nightly cleaning protocol (wipe down the exterior, confirm drawers are empty). Hot-desking offices with 30–50% daily occupancy often find that a pool of 60–70% of total headcount in pedestals (day-use pool) plus personal lockers for personal storage is the most efficient configuration. OfficeFurniture2go.com can help size a pedestal pool for your office — call 1-800-460-0858.