Discover how Staff Augmentation can boost your company’s efficiency

Hiring new team members through third parties could be the best way to go when company needs additional skills.

Talent is one of CRG’s pillars. We have broad experience with the Staff Augmentation model, with successful cases managing personnel for industries such as food/beverage, medical, technology, cybersecurity, and advertising.?

Through the selection process, our team realized that, even though there are industries that are more used to outsourcing Staff Augmentation, there are no limits on the nature of the business to go for this option. The following ideas could help your company understand how to take advantage of Staff Augmentation benefits:?

• First, analyze which positions you need to fill and if they could have people working remotely.??

• Define the job description, including time of experience, if you require a senior or a junior, and the salary for each position.???

• Staff Augmentation strengthens the nearshore process, widening the scope for countries with a similar time zone. For example, hiring outsourced teams in Costa Rica, Mexico, Colombia, or Guatemala could be a good idea if the company is located in the United States or Canada.?

• Opening opportunities in other countries provides a broader range of possibilities for more professionals when it takes time to fill a position.?

• There’s not just one profile of professionals that fits the Staff Augmentation model. Many professionals work remotely in accounting, finance, Managing Roles, and Marketing. We’ve also hired people in Design positions, CRC, E-commerce, Recruiters, Salesforce specialists, Analysts, and Data Engineers. ?
• It is imperative to trust the company that provides Staff Augmentation services. In CRG’s case, we accompany the company through a representative while keeping track and close communication with each member of the outsourced team. ?
• The most common option for a company that hires the Staff Augmentation service is to look for a whole team rather than for just one individual. This carries savings but also gives the members a greater sense of belonging. The employees will also feel the benefits, feeling part of a team with members in the same country/region. ?
• Even though testing several providers is natural, you might prefer just one company providing the service. This way, you will sense the country’s culture of the third parties, enjoy further benefits, and save time and money when invoicing.??

?More about the hiring process

CRG handles a pre-selection process to look for the best prospects among the candidates for a position. After a round of interviews, the final candidates go to the client’s HR department for the next round.??

To ensure the candidates feel aligned with the company they will work for, CRG conducts a Predictive Index built with the client’s insights. It’s a short test that evaluates personality aspects relevant to the process. For example, a candidate with a score between 7 and 10 will be an excellent fit for the company, while the rest might not continue in the hiring process.?

Understanding that there’s no perfect company size to take advantage of Staff Augmentation is crucial. We see differences in the established companies, as they have a clear scope of work for their needs. Having a well-established process helps in the implementation and relationship with nearshore teams. A solid structure brings comfort from day one.?

?We hope you find this list of suggestions helpful regarding the Staff Augmentation benefits. If you’re looking for a new provider or need further information,?reach out, and let’s talk to understand your needs.???

Written by Arturo Pardo