Staff Augmentation: A Flexible Approach to Talent Acquisition
Staff augmentation offers businesses a strategic way to address talent gaps in specialized fields like Information Technology, Healthcare, and Sustainability. Terra can support in these domain across various models.
Domains
Information Technology
Fill shortfalls in Business Analysis, Software Development, Testing, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Database and Network Administration, Project Management and more.
Healthcare
Bridge gaps in Nursing, Medical Coding, Pharmacy, Medical Informatics, IT support specific to healthcare.
Sustainability
Access expertise in sustainability reporting, environmental consulting, social impact analysis, auditing and more.
Engagement Models
The right staff is business critical and choosing the right engagement method is equally essential for appropriate integration. At Terra, we offer multiple methods of engagement which can be chosen individually or in hybrid mode.
Onsite
Augmented staff works directly within customer’s office, fostering close collaboration with internal teams. It is ideal for IT project integration and complex healthcare roles.
Offshore
Access a wider talent pool at potentially lower costs. (Suitable for IT back-office tasks, coding, and data entry)
Ticket-Based
Pay per task completed, ideal for short-term, well-defined projects across all domains.
Retainership
Secure ongoing support from a dedicated pool of augmented staff for consistent needs in IT maintenance, healthcare staffing fluctuations, or Sustainability reporting.
Choosing the Right Model
Project Scope
Onsite or retainer models are suitable for complex, ongoing projects. Ticket-based or offshore approaches may work well for defined tasks.
Communication Needs
Onsite fosters closer collaboration, while offshore might require additional communication strategies.
Cost Considerations
Offshore options may offer lower costs, while onsite or retainer models provide more control and potentially higher rates.
Security Concerns
For sensitive data, onsite or vetted offshore teams with robust security protocols are crucial.
Staff augmentation can be a game-changer for businesses in IT, healthcare, and Sustainability by providing access to a wider range of specialized talent. By choosing the right model, you can build a flexible and responsive workforce to achieve your strategic goals.
Benefits of Staff Augmentation in Specialized Fields
Specialized Skills
Access hard-to-find expertise in niche areas like IT security, healthcare compliance, or Sustainability reporting.
Scalability
Quickly adjust team size based on project needs, avoiding fixed costs associated with full-time hires.
Cost-Effectiveness
Pay only for the skills and time required, potentially saving on recruitment, training, and benefits expenses.
Faster Time-to-Market
Fill talent gaps quickly and efficiently, ensuring projects stay on track.
Business Process Outsourcing
When you need to outsource a specific piece of organizational function like Invoicing, testing etc then we can setup a secured infrastructure with requisite manpower working from remote locations for a contractual period as per rules and regulations laid down by the customer.
Providing relevant staff as per need
Project Management and Integrated Team Orientation
Offshore Development Center (ODC)
When you need a large team working on specific jobs or projects and cost arbitrage is desired, a desired team is formed and placed working from remote locations for a specific period of time as per rules and regulations laid down by the customer
Providing relevant staff as per need
Project Management and Integrated Team Orientation
We bridge skill gaps with technical and soft skill trainings, offer language programs (German, French, etc.), and support cultural integration – all to empower your workforce and achieve your business objectives.
Seamless Integration into existing team via staff orientation and on-boarding is part of our delivery model.