I worked for a big consulting firm and the only time you were in the office at a hot desk was when you were doing CBTs and billing time to professional development. It was not viewed positively by anyone.
We always called it being on the beach. Indeed, not viewed positively.
I don't get it. Is it very relaxing or something? Are people just dicking off while supposedly working?
You generally aren't doing anything to bring in revenue nor that will advance your career. You might as well be spending that time on the beach. You are deadweight.