The world is gradually returning to physical worksites, but it's not like before – many businesses are deploying hybrid models that will allow some (if not all) employees to work remotely part-time. Other organizations have initiated a remote-first policy that will allow their teams to continue working from home indefinitely.

At the same time, employees are thinking long and hard about their future and their return to work, particularly the frequency with which they'll head to the office and how their roles might change. In reconsidering their relationship with work, employees may take a second look at the gig economy, which provides a less restrictive, contract-based approach to work. This offers a level of flexibility that simply was not available to prior generations, empowering people to choose when and where they work. Instead of seeking employment with one organization, it is now possible to hold multiple roles with different companies.