Staff Augmentation
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Explore the Strategic Edge of Staff Augmentation
What is Staff Augmentation?
Staff augmentation is a strategic approach to bring in external talent to complement your existing team, tailored to your current project needs and goals. Imagine you’re working on an exciting gaming app and you find that you need three more developers to bring your vision to life. Your in-house team is already great, but they need a few more hands to meet your launch timeline.
Instead of spending months trying to find and onboard these new team members—which could delay your project—you can turn to staff augmentation. This method allows you to quickly integrate skilled developers into your team, accelerating your development process and helping you get your app out to your audience faster.
Benefits of Staff Augmentation
- Cost Savings: Imagine you need someone with a very specific skill set for a project, but only for a short time. Hiring someone full-time for this would be like getting a year-long gym membership when you only plan to work out for a month. With staff augmentation, you bring in experts only when you need them, which means you save on all the costs that come with permanent hires—like salaries, benefits, and office space.
- Access to Top Talent: Need a superhero for a specific project? Staff augmentation allows you to bring in specialists with the exact skills and experience you need, right when you need them. This means you can tackle new projects, technologies, or challenges without the long-term commitment of upskilling your current team or hiring new full-time experts.
- Scalability and Flexibility: With staff augmentation, your team’s size and capabilities can flex with your project’s demands. Whether you’re scaling up for a big project or need niche expertise for a short period, you can adjust your team’s composition quickly and efficiently. This agility helps you respond to market changes, seize opportunities, and maintain a competitive edge without the constraints of a fixed workforce.
Which business operations benefit most from Staff Augmentation services?
- Software Development Augmentation for Tech Startups: Tech startups often struggle to maintain an in-house development team due to tight deadlines and evolving project needs. Staff augmentation provides access to skilled developers on-demand, ensuring faster project delivery and scalability.
- Marketing Team Augmentation for Growing Businesses: Expanding businesses require specialized marketing skills for effective campaigns. Augmenting the marketing team with experts enables efficient execution of diverse strategies, driving brand growth through social media, SEO, and compelling visuals.
- Quality Assurance Augmentation for Software Companies: Maintaining software quality is crucial, but scaling an in-house QA team can be costly. Augmenting with experienced testers ensures comprehensive testing, quicker bug identification, and improved user experience, reducing time-to-market.
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What sets us apart
Why Choose iScale for your Staff Augmentation needs?
We specialize in assembling dedicated team members who work directly from our offices to advance your company’s long-term goals. You retain full control over team composition, including salaries, benefits, and management. Our transparent approach guarantees smooth HR and administrative support, enabling you to concentrate on managing your team effectively and reaching your business objectives.
Bring your innovative ideas to life quicker and enter new markets with ease. Our straightforward staff augmentation service cuts through the complexity, giving your business the agility to thrive.
Lean on our local HR experts for all your administrative needs. From payroll to bookkeeping, we’ve got you covered, ensuring smooth operations so you can focus on growth.
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Our Tailored Solutions
Staff Augmentation vs. Other Outsourcing Strategies
Our expertise spans across various countries, including the Philippines, Vietnam, and Madagascar, ensuring that no matter where the best talents are, we’re there to bridge the gap.
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- iScale employment contract
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- Performance Management
- Delivery Management
- Backup
- iScale employment contract
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- Administrative Management
- Payslips Management
- Performance Management
- Delivery Management
- Backup
Staffing Roles Available
Our Staff Augmentation Expertise
Phyton Development
.Net Development
Lead Development
Strategic leadership and guidance to drive your development projects forward.
Java Development
Php Development
DevOps
Ruby Development
C Development
Mobile App Development
Elevate your mobile app projects with our staff augmentation services.
IT Support
SQL
Salesforce
Data Analyst
Quality Assurance
Business Analyst
How it works
Our Staff Augmentation Process
Whether you’re looking to outsource specific tasks or entire processes, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Let us handle the details so you can focus on what matters most – growing your business.
Initial Meeting
Let’s get together—tell us your requirements, and we’ll explain our capabilities and how the process works.
Job Description Submission
Send us a detailed job description and meet with our Talent Acquisition (TA) team for a comprehensive evaluation of your needs.
Candidate Search
Candidate Selection and Interviews
Making Your Choice
Job Offer and Onboarding
Ongoing Management
Our Staff Augmentation Pricing Model
Our staff augmentation pricing includes what you pay employees (like salaries, benefits, and taxes) and service fees (covering things like operations, recruitment, office space, and IT).
Customized Staff Augmentation Solutions
From Home-Based Freedom to Full-Fledged Office-Based Setup
Home-based Staff
Features
- Fully remote operation
- Ideal for independent professionals or small teams
- Economical due to zero physical office overhead
- Broad access to talent regardless of location
- Attracts those preferring to work without a commute
- Conducive to a balanced work and personal life
- Generally, remote staff are amenable to more modest wages
Hybrid Staff
Features
- Combination of remote and in-office work
- Flexible office attendance
- Suitable for teams of any size
- Collaborative co-working spaces
- Attractive for those who wish to occasionally work on-site
- Availability of meeting and collaborative spaces
- Modern office amenities
- Supports operational stability during disruptions
Office-based Staff
Features
- Exclusive, permanent in-office workstations at our HQ in Manila
- Facilitation of independent office sourcing and setup on your behalf.
- Optimized for larger organizations requiring dedicated facilities.
- Fosters teamwork and boosts productivity
- Ideal for roles critical to business operations and security.
- Full access to office amenities.
- On-site support and team events.
- Enhanced data protection with ISO-certified security measures
Common Questions About Staff Augmentation
FAQs
What makes iScale's staff augmentation solutions unique?
iScale offers a highly personalized approach to staff augmentation, focusing on understanding your specific project needs and company culture to ensure a perfect fit. Our extensive pool of talent across various domains enables us to quickly match the right professionals to your projects.
What is the cost of your services?
With our staff augmentation, the employee charged salary + mark-up. Mark-up depends on the services (Wage hosting, recruitment, IT, facilities) and the volume. For more information contact us at [email protected]
How does iScale handle the administrative aspects of staff augmentation?
iScale takes care of all administrative and HR responsibilities, including contracts, payroll, taxes, and any legal compliance issues. This allows you to focus on your core business activities without worrying about the overheads associated with employment.
What industries does iScale specialize in for staff augmentation?
iScale serves a wide range of industries including technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and more. Our diverse talent pool allows us to cater to the specific needs of various sectors, ensuring industry-relevant expertise.