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STAFF AUGMENTATION
It is a flexible approach that allows businesses to quickly scale their capabilities without the long-term commitment and administrative overhead associated with hiring full-time employees. Staff augmentation is often used in the context of IT, software development, and other technical fields, but it can be applied to various industries.
Differences Between Outstaffing and Outsourcing
Feature | Outstaffing | Outsourcing |
---|---|---|
Definition | Hiring remote employees who work exclusively for your company, but are legally employed by a third-party provider. | Contracting out specific tasks or processes to external service providers or companies. |
Control & Management | You have direct control over the hired staff, managing their tasks, schedules, and workflow. | Service provider manages the tasks and workflow, and you have less direct control over the hired staff. |
Employment Relationship | The outstaffed employees are considered part of your team, with your company responsible for their management. | No direct employment relationship with the individuals performing the outsourced tasks; they are employees of the outsourcing provider. |
Work Location | Usually, outstaffed employees work remotely or in a location of your choice. | Work is often done at the service provider’s location, which may be offshore or onshore. |
Flexibility | Offers greater flexibility in scaling the team size or adjusting tasks based on your needs. | Provides flexibility in terms of the tasks or processes that can be outsourced, but may have less flexibility in team size. |
Risk & Responsibility | Your company assumes more responsibility for managing and overseeing the work of the outstaffed team. | The outsourcing provider assumes responsibility for delivering the agreed-upon services, managing their team, and meeting deadlines. |
Communication | Direct communication with the outstaffed team is typically easier and more immediate. | Communication is often mediated through the outsourcing provider, which can sometimes lead to communication challenges. |
Cost Structure | Generally, a more transparent cost structure, with the ability to manage costs more directly. | Costs may be bundled and less transparent, including various service fees, making it potentially harder to manage expenses. |
Software Development Life Cycle


Why Choose Fordewind.io for Outstaffing
The Difference Between Outsource And Insource
Aspect | Outsourcing | Insourcing |
Cost Savings | ||
Focus on Core Tasks | ||
Access to Expertise | ||
Flexibility | ||
Risk Sharing | ||
Communication Challenges | ||
Global Presence | ||
Time to Market | ||
Focus on Innovation |


Mobile App
Development
The process involves creating software applications for
smartphones and tablets, offering a wide range of
functionalities to cater to diverse user needs.


Cloud Development
The process of building and managing software in cloud-based environments, enabling efficient, scalable, and cost-effective application development and deployment.


Embedded Development
Involves designing and programming computer systems integrated into hardware, powering devices like IoT sensors etc.


Outsourcing
A business practice that involves hiring external professionals
or a third-party company to provide specific services.
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