Create a move request on behalf of an employee

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated July 31, 2025
  • 2 minutes to read

    • Create a move request on behalf of an employee from the application directly instead of using the Workplace Service Portal.

    Before you begin

    Role required: sn_wsd_move.manager

    About this task

    Specify the current location or current desk that the employee is moving from, and the target location or target desk that the employee is moving to. Select the date of movement and the reason for moving. You can also provide extra information related to the move if required.

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > Workplace Move Management > Move requests.
    2. Click Create new.
    3. On the form, fill in the fields.
      Table 1. Request an employee's desk change form
      Field Description
      On behalf of Name of the employee for who you are raising the move request. If you are raising the move request for yourself, select your name.
      Requested move date Date on which the movement must be completed. Select a date from the calendar.
      Move reason Reason for moving from the current location. Select from the list of available reasons.
      From:
      Region Region where the current desk is located.
      Site Site where the current desk is located.
      Campus Campus in which the current desk is located.
      Building Building in which the current desk is located.
      Floor Floor on which the current desk is located.
      Space Space in which the current desk is located.
      To:
      Region Region where the target desk is located.
      Site Site where the target desk is located.
      Campus Campus in which the target desk is located.
      Building Building in which the target desk is located.
      Floor Floor on which the target desk is located.
      Space Space in which the target desk is located.
      What should be moved? Items to be moved from the current desk to the target desk.
      Additional notes Extra information regarding the move request.
    4. Click Submit.

    Result

    The move request is submitted to change the employee's desk. If there are personal items such as communication equipments, ergonomic furniture, or any personal belongings to be moved to the new location, then the Move personal items workplace service-related service activities are performed.

    If the state is set to Closed incomplete, it means that the move request could not be completed due to various reasons. As a manager, you can review if there are any conflicts with the move request in the Conflicts review related list.

    What to do next

    To view and monitor move requests created by you on behalf of an employee or for yourself, see View move requests.