I have placed several thralls. They immediately walk away from their stations when placed. I have had one each go to sleep (hammock and bed) and sit at the tavern table (tavern bench). Once there they almost immediately stand on or near the table and never move again.
This is a new build, nothing is from before the hotfix.
An update-I decorated and furnished my base with more chairs and beds and the thralls started acting normally although they rarely attend the workstations. You apparently must have more than one of each for them to spread out.
