When it comes to implementing and expanding a company's Salesforce investment,
organizations often face the challenge of lacking the in-house expertise or resources to fully
leverage the capabilities of this complex and robust platform. Staff augmentation, typically on a
temporary basis, can address this specific need and provide a cost-effective solution for
organizations to access specialized skills and resources for Salesforce projects. Salesforce is a
very dynamic ecosystem, with new features and functionalities being released regularly, so
even if an organization has in-house experts, it may be beneficial to leverage staff augmentation
to keep up with the latest developments and ensure that the organization is getting the most out
of the Salesforce platform.
By hiring experts, organizations can save money on training costs associated with hiring and
training permanent staff. Additionally, having the ability to scale the workforce up or down as
needed, can help organizations better manage their costs and avoid over-hiring or under-hiring.
Hiring additional personnel can help organizations to avoid the high costs associated with
recruiting and hiring permanent staff, such as advertising, recruitment agency fees, and
background checks. It can also be used to manage the risk by filling the skill gap that appears
during the project, which can help prevent project delays and ensure that the project is
completed on time and within budget. Having additional personnel can provide a flexible way to
manage the project's delivery by providing the required skill set as and when needed in the
project, which can help organizations to control the project's budget.
When it comes to cost savings, staff augmentation can provide significant savings. According to
a study by Staffing Industry Analysts, the average cost savings from using contract workers is
estimated to be around 20-30% when compared to hiring permanent staff. Another study by
Deloitte found that companies that use this method for IT projects can save as much as 15-20%
on overall project costs. Furthermore, according to a survey of CFOs by Robert Half, 80% of
CFOs say that hiring temporary or contract workers can save their companies money on
employee-related costs such as benefits and training.
In terms of long-term benefits, having ongoing support and maintenance can help organizations
keep their Salesforce platform up-to-date and ensure that it continues to meet their evolving
business needs. By leveraging the specialized skills and resources of experts, organizations
can fully leverage the capabilities of Salesforce products, which can lead to increased efficiency,
productivity, and revenue.
Overall, staff augmentation is an effective way for organizations to fully leverage the capabilities
of Salesforce and improve their operations while also saving money. With access to specialized
skills and resources, organizations can complete their Salesforce projects on time and within
budget, and achieve a higher return on investment. As a result, this method can be a key factor
in the success of Salesforce implementation and expansion projects.
