· DeskbookR Team · Product Updates · 2 min read
What's New in DeskbookR™ — Balanced Booking Algorithm and My Sharings
Our latest release brings two highly anticipated features — a balanced booking algorithm that distributes desk assignments fairly across your team, and a brand new My Sharings page to track the status of every desk you've shared.
We’ve been hard at work since our first release, and today we’re excited to share what’s new in the latest version of DeskbookR™. This update introduces two features our users have been asking for since day one.
Balanced Booking Algorithm
Fair is fair — and now DeskbookR™ makes it automatic.
The Balanced Booking Algorithm ensures that desk assignments are distributed equitably across your team. Previously, team members who booked early would always claim the same preferred desks, leaving others to pick from whatever was left. With this update, DeskbookR™ intelligently factors in each person’s recent booking history and applies a fairness weighting when assigning desks from shared or managed pools.
How it works
- When multiple team members compete for desks in a shared pool, DeskbookR™ considers how recently each person has had access to desks and parking spots.
- Team members who have had fewer recent desk bookings are given priority.
- Admins can select the algorithm that best suits the needs - between FIFO and ballanced.
The result is a more equitable workplace experience.
My Sharings Page
If you share your own assigned desk with colleagues on days you’re not in, the new My Sharings page gives you a dedicated view of every desk and parking spot you’ve shared, complete with:
- Current status — See at a glance whether a shared desk is currently free, occupied, or has an upcoming booking.
- Upcoming reservations — Know who has booked your desk and when, so there are no surprises when you come back to the office.
- Booking history — Review a full log of past bookings on desks you own.
- Quick actions — Cancel a booking, reclaim your desk for a specific day, or extend a share — all from one place.
This feature is particularly useful for hybrid workers who generously make their desks available to colleagues on their remote days. You’re in control, with full visibility.
What’s Next
We’re continuing to build on the DeskbookR™ foundation with features focused on analytics, integrations, and improved team coordination. Stay tuned to this page for upcoming announcements.
As always, if you have feedback or feature requests, we’d love to hear from you on our Contact page.
