The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in the adoption of team chat apps, with many people starting to use these tools for remote work. These apps offer several benefits, including control over what messages are seen, separation of internal and external communication, avoidance of in-person interruptions, ease of collaboration across different locations, and integration with other apps. As companies transition back to the office, it's likely that team chat apps will continue to be useful tools for remote work and beyond.