The Key Values of IT Staff Augmentation for Businesses

Goals can get lost, and tasks can become overwhelming as you take on new technology projects. Ideally, you could fill your team with trained IT professionals who are equally invested in your project’s success. In reality, finding ready-to-work professionals is challenging due to the competitive market, onboarding time, cultural fit issues, and specialized skill requirements.

About 95% of technology leaders are struggling to recruit top-tier talent according to a May 8, 2024 Robert Half report. 62% say that the skills gap is more impactful now than it was a year ago. 

When critical projects arise alongside daily operations, IT staff augmentation provides a strategic solution.

IT staff augmentation enables the identification of essential roles, collaboration on project requirements, and engagement of the right expertise for quick team scaling and optimized resource management. It also adapts to the new environments and goals of the companies it supports.

Empower your values, tackle critical projects, and achieve your long-term goals with IT staff augmentation.

Enhance Team Productivity and Morale

An urgent project lands on your already-full desk. Your team is juggling multiple priorities, you do not have budget for a new open requisition, and additional specialized skills are needed to complete the project. Given the time and budget constraints, hiring a full-time employee is not feasible. And a key member of your team just resigned.

As the pressure rises, morale across the team starts to decline.

“For a team feeling burned out, getting an extra set of hands on the boat that can row in the same direction can give them a big morale boost.”

-  John Trembley, Chief Marketing Officer, CorSource

Bringing in expert resources through IT staff augmentation can relieve your team's bottlenecks and make sure that your projects are under control. When not overwhelmed, your team performs better and feels more supported. 

Receive Swift and Agile Expertise

IT staff augmentation quickly supplies skilled experts who can integrate seamlessly into your existing team. These professionals work with best practices, such as Agile methodologies and advanced tools, for immediate productivity improvement.

Having the right talent available when you need them can help you meet tight project deadlines and achieve your time-to-market.

If your project requires round-the-clock execution, look for a technology consulting firm with IT staff augmentation services that works on a schedule tailored to your requirements.

Access Specialized Skills for Your Projects

IT staff augmentation brings the specialized skills your team needs exactly when you require them. If you need urgent assistance with cloud migration or your team is considering new technologies to enhance operations, having additional IT experts on board can be the optimal solution. These specialists bring practical experience managing complex migrations, such as transitioning from on-premises to hybrid cloud environments. They bring fresh perspectives to drive projects forward.

Scale Your Team as Needed

Hybrid work models are on the rise as the business world rapidly changes in recent years.  Gartner’s 2020 ReimagineHR Employee Survey revealed that only 36% of employees were high performers in traditional office setups, compared to 55% in flexible work environments.  Amid these large-scale shifts, teams contend with frequent challenges such as unmet project timelines, ambiguous scopes, and staffing shortages.

One of the significant benefits of IT staff augmentation is its ability to scale based on project requirements. Your team might face a critical project that requires specific skills for efficient execution. Alternatively, it might be ready to adopt a new technology but needs more bandwidth for a short burst to transition effectively.

Whether quick assistance from a strategic consultant or a long-term commitment from a subject matter expert is needed, IT staff augmentation can maintain a project's momentum without affecting timelines or straining internal resources. This right-sizing approach also helps your team achieve high-impact outcomes within your budget.

Mitigate the Risks of Hiring New Talent

Hiring new talent comes with risks, as skills can only be accurately assessed once they are on board for weeks or even months. Committing long-term to hires who are a poor fit can harm your team’s efficiency. For instance, hiring a full-time software engineer who lacks the specific experience needed, such as C# for a Microsoft Dynamics project, can be detrimental.

IT staff augmentation companies carefully vet their experts through thorough screening processes. It allows companies to add strong team members with the right background and experience without a long-term commitment.

Bring the Value of IT Staff Augmentation to Your Business

Evolving technology and increasing project demands require agile solutions. IT staff augmentation helps business leaders source qualified candidates, manage recruitment costs, and achieve rapid results and predictable returns.

For almost 30 years, CorSource has successfully partnered with companies across 11 industries. The success lies in aligning with your company's goals to ensure the right experts help achieve your objectives.

“We’re a technology consulting firm that builds partnerships with our clients who  see us as extensions of their teams, not a temporary fix.”

– Andrew Hermann, President

CorSource leverages the expertise of top-notch local, nearshore, and offshore talent to supply you with a vast pool of round-the-clock experts. We offer a flexible approach that ensures your team is always ready to adapt, scale, and take on new projects with fresh perspectives and improved morale.

Learn more about what we do and how we can help you today.

* Reference: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/can-you-wait-49-days-why-getting-hired-takes-so-long-george-anders/