Time and again, companies tend to need extra hands to fill in the gaps in their organization, sometimes, to carry out a major project. Various models can be adopted to close these talent gaps, one of the most popular and sought-after is Resource Augmentation.   

Resource Augmentation, in the context of HR, is the outsourcing of manpower, based on a skill requirement, or for the completion of a project, for a limited period. Depending on the complexity of a project, you add employees to your existing team, who have a specific skill set, to help execute certain tasks effectively.   

So, essentially, resource augmentation is when you hire professionals “as a service”, for a short period as an extension of your in-house team, with the assistance of a staffing agency.   

Some important factors to consider in resource augmentation services are that the employer oversees the management of the project and the team, with full control over the developmental process as well. The staffing company will help guide you through the process ending with onboarding of the selected candidates and continued support beyond this to ensure that they thrive in the new environment and continue to contribute in a meaningful manner, as promised.

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Why Consider Resource Augmentation?

Having an efficient team helps, but there may still be skill gaps you need to address as a manager. But hiring a specialist is not easy because you may not have the right recruiter(s) onboard. How do you ensure that the right resources are brought on board? Resource augmentation is a great solution.

Resource augmentation allows you the capability to hire a skilled specialist, temporarily, as part of an extension of your existing team, for a short period, until the completion of the project. These augmented resources will generally be on the staffing agency’s payroll.    

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Our Process

The basic resource augmentation process can be explained in 4 simple steps:  

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Identification of specific requirements

Before we start looking for resources to expand the team in-house, we would need some information from you such as the abilities, experience or any qualifications of the individuals you wish to recruit. Also, you would need to share information such as how many individuals you are planning to add to your team in resource augmentation.

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Search strategy

Once the candidate/team augmentation requirements are shared, a search strategy is formulated by the staffing company, which then begins the process of actively look for additional resources for the team. The staffing company also decides what channels to use and who will be involved in the search and interview stages.

3

Onboarding

Once the selection process is over, then begins the onboarding of each candidate. Each company’s vibe and culture are different from the next, and the new joinees will need support to settle in and most importantly to catch up on work. A staffing company will ensure that this stage of the resource augmentation process also happens without any problems.

4

Ongoing staff support

Once the new resources are onboarded and have settled in, they may have issues with the workplace or even lack clarity on the terms of the contract. We take feedback and suggestions from both the augmented resources as well as the employer, building a strong and healthy relationship between them for the remainder of the contract period. 

Our Service Benefits

1Dedicated, on-demand skilled candidate/team
Based on your project requirements, we will deploy a talented, certified, experienced team/ candidate with the skillsets that you require for the timely and successful completion of your project.
2Agile and Flexible
If it so happens that you need skilled resources for an urgent project, we will work swiftly to equip your team with a specialist based on the talent requirements. Later, you can hire more if you wish to.
3Pay per service model
You only pay for the services you receive. We will provide you with contractual, on-demand resources as and when you require. As per the mutual agreement, you may pay based on the project or for the number of hours.
4Contract based service
In staff-augmented service, the client has full rights to dictate the terms of the contract. We encourage our clients to define the contracts and NDAs for the selected employees as they deem necessary.
5End-to-end recruitment support
Our specialized HR team will handle every aspect related to HR management including the on-demand supply of skilled candidates, profiling, selection, onboarding and any other function that falls under candidate care management.
6Scalable model
We understand the needs of today’s businesses, and offer a flexible model, wherein based on your project requirements, we provide a team that can be scaled up or down to support your business so that you can ensure its profitability.
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Our Value Proposition

1

Cost-efficient resource augmentation services that help you maintain a high ROI.

2

Upon collaboration, we will evaluate the core requirements of the client, devise a roadmap, and deploy full-fledged staff-augmented services.

3

Select candidates with the required skills, who are certified, talented and experts in their field to help achieve the best results for your organization.

4

Spearhead the documentation process involving recruiting and on-boarding formalities to avoid any delayed start.

5

Provide support post-deployment, to maintain efficiency, and productivity throughout the project.

We are well known in the industry for being committed to quality, and building long-term partnerships, while keeping our ethics cooperative and dedicated to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

1What is resource augmentation?
Resource augmentation is the use of outside personnel temporarily to augment the capacity of team(s) in your organization. It allows you to bring highly skilled tech talent onto your team without the time and overhead required when hiring someone as a full-time staff member.
2What is the difference between resource augmentation and outsourcing?
Outsourcing is a broader term and depends on the resource in question, though generally it is used in HR, where it refers to a staffing or recruitment company hiring on the behalf of the employer. In resource augmentation, a few members are added to a team with the assistance of an HR company for a short term.
3What is a staff augmented contract?
The term “staff augmentation contracts” means services contracts for personnel who are physically present in a government workspace on a full-time or permanent part-time basis, to advise on, providing support to, or assisting a government agency in the performance of the agency’s missions.
4What are the benefits of resource augmentation services?
One of the foremost benefits of resource augmentation is its flexibility. This allows companies to hire employees to suit their short-term needs. Companies can supplement their permanent employees with skilled professionals to suit the need of the hour for a specific duration.

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