{"id":197906,"date":"2022-07-29T14:28:37","date_gmt":"2022-07-29T12:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=197906"},"modified":"2025-07-01T20:33:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T03:33:17","slug":"zoom-launches-workspace-reservation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/zoom-launches-workspace-reservation\/","title":{"rendered":"Zoom launches Workspace Reservation for hybrid workers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your general 9-5 no longer looks like it did three years ago, especially with platforms like Zoom. While we used to spend all day in an office amongst other people, the Covid-19 pandemic saw most of us moving into isolation at home where some of us still find ourselves working. Now, however, the world is adjusting to a new normal, and with that adjustment has come the <strong>rise in hybrid workers<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Zoom \" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-logo-xl,f_auto\/p\/2486f21e-867f-42e2-ae4f-27a6359b8c2b\/1955750890\/zoom-icon.png\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Zoom <\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/zoom.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/zoom.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As hybrid workers spend increasingly more time at work, companies like Zoom have put in an effort to \u2018<strong>close the distance<\/strong> between the office and the remote workspace.\u2019 Zoom\u2019s latest innovation, Workspace Reservation, hopes to take the working world by storm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Zoom Workspace Reservation\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L73kieoj0mU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.zoom.us\/workspace-reservation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"dreams for this innovation\">dreams for this innovation<\/a> are best described by Zoom\u2019s Head of Zoom Rooms and Whiteboard, Jeff Smith:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018Employers continue to prioritize hybrid office management as they seek a secure, easy-to-use, and comprehensive solution to help <strong>connect in-office and remote workers<\/strong>. Workspace Reservation expands on Zoom\u2019s already robust hybrid work offerings and helps employees have access to the tools they need to do their best work on a given day.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Essentially, Workspace Reservation will let workers pre-book workspaces, let them know who else is booked for those spaces, and furnish them with optimal seating recommendations. Through this new resource, workers will be able to<strong> book Zoom Rooms<\/strong>, Work desks, Zoom Phone Appliances, screening rooms, meeting rooms, and all sorts of other spaces and integrated solutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users of the<strong> beta version<\/strong> of the service can even book parking spaces prior to their arrival at a specific work location to save time and skip out on the search for an available parking space on the day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Zoom, the new service offers hybrid teams and system admins separate features and space management solutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hybrid teams<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Flexible hotdesking options<\/strong>: Choose your space reservation time and duration \u2013 only a few short hours or a full day.<\/li><li><strong>On-demand booking<\/strong>: Reserve spaces upon your arrival by using a kiosk at the front desk, the scheduling panel outside of a Zoom Room, or directly at a workspace.<\/li><li><strong>Intuitive user experience<\/strong>: Teams can use a familiar interface and platform they know and love to book in-office workspaces.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>System admins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>A streamlined process<\/strong>: Easily upload custom office maps and seating locations directly from the admin portal to create a seamless booking process.<\/li><li><strong>Simplified space management<\/strong>: Add printable QR codes to workspaces and reserve a space on the fly.<\/li><li><strong>Workspace optimization with analytics<\/strong>: Use data collected by Workspace Reservation to learn more about how your teams are using their workspace and assist you in planning and building a more efficient and effective workspace.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other Zoom news, apparently the company wants to scan your emotions with AI during video calls.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Zoom wants AI to scan your emotions\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/f_auto,t_article_cover_xl\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/Zoom-emotion-AI.jpg\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Zoom wants AI to scan your emotions<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/zoom.en.softonic.com\/articles\/zoom-ai-scan-your-emotions\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">READ MORE<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/zoom.en.softonic.com\/articles\/zoom-ai-scan-your-emotions\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your general 9-5 no longer looks like it did three years ago, especially with platforms like Zoom. While we used to spend all day in an office amongst other people, the Covid-19 pandemic saw most of us moving into isolation at home where some of us still find ourselves working. Now, however, the world is &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/zoom-launches-workspace-reservation\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Zoom launches Workspace Reservation for hybrid workers&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9222,"featured_media":197908,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wpcf-pageviews":0},"categories":[1015],"tags":[2397],"usertag":[],"vertical":[],"content-category":[],"class_list":["post-197906","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-app-subdomain-redirectionzoom"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/197906","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9222"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=197906"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/197906\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":323443,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/197906\/revisions\/323443"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/197908"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=197906"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=197906"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=197906"},{"taxonomy":"usertag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/usertag?post=197906"},{"taxonomy":"vertical","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vertical?post=197906"},{"taxonomy":"content-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content-category?post=197906"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}