IT staff augmentation: A feasible model to bridge the IT gap!
The possibility is the one thing technology aggressively vouches for.
Now that the world is brimming with seasoned IT talent, companies are working their way up the ladder generating possibilities with technology. IT staff augmentation is one such effort that has made companies reluctant to hire permanent employees and try their luck at it when there’s a much more feasible option in the marketplace.
Via staff augmentation, there’s easy access to better resources at reduced costs!
IT staff augmentation is a game-changer, and today I’ll explain the why and how of it. But before anything else, let’s first establish what IT staff augmentation means.
What is IT staff augmentation?
IT staff augmentation is a powerful outsourcing model to hire qualified tech resources on a temporary basis.
For example, your killer app idea needs 3 developers and 2 UX designers. Tough luck, you only got one developer and one UX designer. Considering the entire hiring and training phase, it could take you months to onboard a competent employee. Besides, what are the chances that the one you onboarded will align with your project goals and company guidelines?
This means time to postpone the launch of your app.
A simple solution to overcome this is by reinforcing your in-house team via IT staffing. This cuts down the costs and time to officially hire a permanent employee. Along with reduced costs, you have access to top talent from across the globe.
Why is IT staff augmentation so popular?
Besides being ‘just’ a model to extend your team, it’s a gateway to increased productivity levels and successful project completion.
Having been a tried and tested model to access top talent across the globe, people gladly jump in on the idea to extend their teams with seasoned experts. With IT staff augmentation, you are shopping for an expert that fits your set criteria and delivers results.
For a sharper idea, I’ll walk you through some of the benefits of IT staff augmentation and how companies are relying on it today.
Potential benefits of IT staff augmentation services
1. Added value to projects by a competent global staff
Before outsourcing IT staff came into the picture, companies could only rely on resources from the local market. With IT staff augmentation, remote work is a legitimate possibility and geographical limitation is a thing of the past now.
If a project requires certain field specialists, you can hire exactly what you need from a global talent pool.
2. Remote development process means quicker project completion
There are prevailing myths in the marketplace around staff augmentation services. Many are firm in their belief that staff augmentation means unaligned and unassembled teams causing you to miss project deadlines.
However, it’s nothing like that. In reality, it allows the team to collaborate and work 24/7 on a project. This way, the project stays active and you end up delivering way before the deadline.
3. Full control over the project and development team
When it comes to IT staff augmentation services, you aren’t hiring developers that you wouldn’t have any access to. If anything, you’re more in the loop than ever. Along with a team of developers, you are assigned a project manager as well which means you can ring up and get updates on the project’s status.
Also, with such advanced technology and communication channels, staying in contact is no longer a hurdle.
4. Comparatively cost-effective than hiring full-time employees
When you opt for IT staffing, you cut down on costs to hire and train employees. With IT staffing, you have access to the best talent for your project. It’s the responsibility of the vendor to ensure proper training.
This is only a possibility when you’re leveraging staff augmentation. In other scenarios, you have to keep posted on the latest technology and frameworks that also require frequent training of full-time employees.
5. Lesser costs do not equal poor quality
That’s the thing with staff augmentation — you can rid yourself of breaking the budgets. My experience says that onboarding local specialists equals forgetting about maintaining a budget. They’re way more expensive and that’s where staff augmentation comes into the picture.
When you consider the entire picture, you’ll find yourself investing lower costs but reaping top-notch results.
In conclusion…
The core concept lies in extending your in-house team as a certain skill set isn’t present. With IT staff augmentation, you can get your hands on the top 1% of UI/UX designers, developers, and other IT resources. Staying easy on the budget, you have high-skilled tech talent with you on the project — ready to provide support round the clock.
Tackling talent shortage and filling in the resource gaps with staff augmentation is your best bet in 2022 and beyond. So, if you think such a model to extend your team is something that’ll work for you, hit me up for a consultation.