As convenient as they make chatting with someone on the other side of the world, platforms can’t solve every problem. You will still need to encourage friendly, transparent communication across teams to ensure that you get the most out of your remote freelance teams.

When employers open themselves up to a larger, more global pool of remote workers, they’re not only helping to support and grow the global economy, but they are also fostering inclusion and diversity in the workplace.

Workers in the gig economy can achieve that elusive work-life balance. They have more freedom to structure both their work and non-work time, which leads to increased worker happiness and employer satisfaction.

We never could have predicted that remote work would be a force powered by a pandemic

In my thinking, these different development methods also extend to the culture and work environment; if you’re in the cathedral, you’re surrounded by rigid boundaries, but if you’re in the bazaar, you can wander around and exchange ideas with others.