check before: 2025-06-01
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Android, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
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In development
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Details:
Admins can now configure desks so that users must check-in (within a configurable duration after desk reservation start time); if users do not check-in to the desk, the desk will auto-release and be made available for others to book. #MicrosoftPlaces
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-05-02
updated:
2025-05-03
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Places introduces a desk reservation system where employees must check in within a set time frame, or the desk becomes available for others, with admins able to customize the check-in window across Android, iOS, Mac, and web platforms.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience frustration and confusion if they forget to check-in, leading to potential loss of reserved desks and impacting their productivity.
- roles: End Users, Facilities Management
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/introducing-microsoft-places/ba-p/2871230, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2022/05/04/introducing-microsoft-places/
Increased Administrative Overhead
Admins may face increased workload in managing desk reservations and addressing user complaints related to auto-release functionality, especially if users are not adequately informed about the new process.
- roles: IT Administrators, Office Managers
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/introducing-microsoft-places/ba-p/2871230, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2022/05/04/introducing-microsoft-places/
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explanation for non-techies**
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-05-03 | RM Description | Admins can now configure desks so that users must check-in (within a configurable duration after desk reservation start time); if users do not check-in to the desk, the desk will auto-release and be made available for others to book. | Admins can now configure desks so that users must check-in (within a configurable duration after desk reservation start time); if users do not check-in to the desk, the desk will auto-release and be made available for others to book. #MicrosoftPlaces |
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