SXSW 2019

Remote Developers: Fad or Future?

Description:

The Gig Economy is changing how people work and where they work. In particular, software developers are choosing to work from home and work for themselves to have the most flexibility and the most control over their careers.

The panel discusses the impact remote workers have had on their IT operations. Are remote workers more productive than their in-house counterparts? Are IT groups encouraging this trend and do they see it continuing? How do in-house employees perceive the value of remote staffing?


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Takeaways

  1. Remote software engineering is a trend that is here to stay
  2. Software engineers are more independent as workers in today’s economy than ever before.
  3. Companies that are not moving towards a remote work force are at a disadvantage to companies that do

Speakers


Organizer

James Hyde, Chief Operating Officer , Surge IT Services


Meta Information:

  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: Future Workplace
  • Track 2
  • Level: Intermediate


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