Staff augmentation involves hiring external workers to supplement an organization’s existing workforce for a specific project or period.

Companies work with other service providers to find skilled and experienced workers, who work alongside the in-house team to complete tasks, while providing flexibility and scalability to meet changing business needs.

The external workers are generally paid on an hourly or project basis and may work remotely or on-site.

Staff augmentation can pose challenges for firms such as skill shortages, managing remote workers, and compliance with legal and contractual agreements. Improper implementation can lead to project delays, quality issues, and impact employee morale.