Staff Augmentation vs. Traditional Hiring: Pros and Cons
The decision to expand teams often comes down to choosing between staff augmentation and traditional hiring, each with distinct advantages and drawbacks:
Staff Augmentation:
- Pros: Cost-efficiency, flexibility, access to specialised expertise, reduced administrative burdens.
- Cons: Lack of loyalty, integration challenges, confidentiality risks.
Traditional Hiring:
- Pros: Loyalty, cultural fit, greater control.
- Cons: High costs, longer time-to-productivity, limited access to specialised skills.
The choice depends on factors like fluctuating workloads, project duration, cost-efficiency, and the need for administrative ease or long-term commitment.
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