I like The Human Cloud’s refreshing take: it’s not all doomsday. It’s just a very, very big shift. Employment is not dead, say the Matthews. Instead, it’s going to look different. A full-time employee is more likely to play connector and project manager than execution-focused worker. If you need a specific task done, get a freelancer (the book shows just how marvellously easy it is, if you know how to draft up a good project plan).

100% recommend this book to any freelancer looking to expand their horizons or any big corporate leader wondering what's going on at the ground swell level in the future of work.

I had high expectations for this book after reading other reviews, and it surpassed all of them. The authors manage to walk through ambiguous, world-changing concepts – like the rise of AI and how the human cloud is transforming the workforce – in easily understandable language, no matter your familiarity with the topics.

My favorite part of the book (besides the Cheat Sheet at the end of every chapter) was the stories – real world examples of how "changemakers" embody the concepts in their work. Most were actually stories of freelancers the authors had actually worked with or hired themselves. Every time I sat down to read this book, I came away feeling inspired and excited to continue on the "human cloud" path. This is a must-read for anyone hoping to succeed in the future of work.

This book was a wonderful read on the rise and evolution of Freelancing done the right way.

As a happy corporate employee, I learned how automation can impact all of us in a positive way. It shares an actionable view of how I can get involved and I'm excited to hire freelancers for niche complex problems in the future. You can tell the authors have lived this in their lives and are speaking from experience.

To sum up my review in one sentence, I FEEL SEEN.

I always wondered if I was just some entitled, petulant brat who didn't fit into "normal" 9-5 work life. Especially once I had a kid. Turns out there a hell of a lot more going on than that.

Well-researched, well-presented, and insightful for all

This book offers great, actionable insight for remote workers, freelancers, hiring managers, startups, and large organizations alike... packaged in an entertaining, easy-read format.

I always wondered if I was either 'allergic' to 9-5 work or just had 'authority issues' (I don't actually have either). I had to force myself last night to put the book away as I started reading it just before going to bed and I found myself nodding along to everything - I wouldn't have got any sleep if I didn't force myself to put it away. As someone who has done every kind of work type so far, I resonate with everything in it! Super interesting read for all freelancers and consultants out there, or anyone looking to finally make that shift.

At a time when the whole world is having to alter the way we work and collaborate, The Human Cloud provides a much needed source of guidance for navigating this changing landscape. The Matthews provide both a micro and macro view of the freelance economy, enabling one to not only design the professional and personal life that fits their aspirations, but also understand how companies will adapt to the future of work. It was refreshing to read a "business" book that placed such emphasis on personal happiness and sense of purpose. For these reasons I give The Human Cloud my highest recommendations.

The rapidly changing job landscape has been a source of fear for me. It’s tough to know what to prepare for when I don’t know what’s coming. The Human Cloud gave me a lot of great insights into how the next decade plus could turn out. I just made it required reading for my team so we can put together a game plan and make sure we thrive is this ever changing game we call work.

Human Cloud provides great insights into the mindsets of a freelancer. The authors draw on both personal and professional experiences from both sides of the gig economy. What emerges from these experiences is a book that captures but 360-degree view of the movement that will shape the future of work for years to come.