Pros of staff augmentation:
Expertise: ideal for projects needing specific skills not present in your current team, especially for short-term requirements.
Flexibility and scalability: quickly adapt to changing business needs, scaling your workforce up or down as needed.
Access to specialized skills: tap into a diverse talent pool for specialized industry expertise.
Cost-effectiveness: accelerate project timelines and reduce delays by integrating skilled professionals, improving time-to-market.
Cons of staff augmentation:
Higher long-term cost: potential for increased labor costs if projects extend beyond expected timelines.
Onboarding time: integrating augmented staff can be time-consuming and resource-intensive.
Knowledge gaps: temporary nature of staff augmentation can lead to gaps in long-term institutional knowledge.
Process adjustments: might require changes to internal processes and tools, differing from those for direct hires.