The Pros and Cons of Staff Augmentation Versus Outsourcing

Staff augmentation can be a highly attractive strategy when you want to accelerate project delivery and increase your internal team’s productivity and capabilities. But you may be wondering when to employ a staff augmentation strategy, when to work in-house, when to fill a position with a permanent hire, or when to completely outsource projects. There are pros and cons to each of these choices and you need to be aware of your options before you make a decision.

In this article, we want to provide you with some free consultation advice and give you a sense of what the market looks like for staff augmentation versus outsourcing of L&D projects. We also want to look at other options such as managed services and permanent hiring, both of which have their place and may be what you’re looking for in the end.