Q: What happens after the project is done?

If you don’t need the contractor anymore because the project is finished, that’s fine. We’ll be able to place them on another project. The ability to be agile and flexible is what makes staff augmentation such a great solution — it’s meant to help you manage short-term and long-term training deliverables.

Q: What if the person is not a fit?

ELB Learning’s staff augmentation team communicates with clients and with our talent constantly. If we’re getting an indication that the fit is not right, we identify it quickly and replace the person as soon as possible. We’ll obtain detailed feedback from our clients and use that information to ensure we secure a better fit the next time.

Question 1

Why should I use a Staff Augmentation vendor?

Accepted Answer

Here are the benefits of using staff augmentation for L&D projects:

Flexibility: Staff augmentation offers flexible access skilled professionals who can meet your increased training project demands without worrying about hiring full-time employees.
Time-saving: Staffing your team through a staff augmentation vendor can help you find skilled training experts quickly, saving time in the hiring process.
Access to specialized knowledge: Staff augmentation can provide access to fully vetted L&D talent with specialized knowledge that can propel projects forward.
Scalability: Staff augmentation allows you to quickly and easily scale your team up and down with quality learning and development staff.
Cost-effective: Utilizing a staff augmentation vendor to manage your L&D staffing challenges can be a cost-effective solution compared to hiring full-time employees.
Improved project outcomes: Staff augmentation can help you achieve desired outcomes faster by harnessing the expertise of external L&D professionals.

Learn more about our staffing approach here.

Question 2

What&rsquo;s the difference between staff augmentation and outsourcing?

Accepted Answer

Staff augmentation and outsourcing are two different models of hiring external learning and development professionals to augment an existing team in order to meet project demands. ELB Learning offers both options. Here are the key differences between staff augmentation and outsourcing:

Staff Augmentation: Staff Augmentation provides temporary staff to fill specific skills gaps in an organization. It offers flexible access skilled L&D professionals who can meet increased project demands without hiring full-time employees. You will have full control over the projects and the resources hired. Staff augmentation can be a more cost-effective solution compared to hiring full-time employees. You will have access to experts who can help you get your training projects done.

Outsourcing or Custom Learning Development: Outsourcing is also a great option but different than staff augmentation. It involves giving the full project to the ELB Learning Custom Learning team to build from start to finish. We also have a team of learning strategy experts that can ensure your learning experience is engaging and effective. We can also build a more immersive training experience using virtual reality (VR) and gamification. The full creation of a custom course or custom learning experience may take longer than adding a resource to your team through staff augmentation. Lastly, outsourcing is often a more expensive choice than staff augmentation.

Overall, staffing your team through staff augmentation provides temporary staff to fill specific skills gaps in an organization, while outsourcing involves outsourcing the full project or aspects of the project to an external company. Staff augmentation offers more flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and access to specialized knowledge, while outsourcing allows you to focus on other projects while we create the learning for you. Learn more about our custom learning here.

Question 3

What job roles or job titles do you source?

Accepted Answer

ELB Learning can find just about any role your learning and development or human resources department needs. We find instructional designers, eLearning developers, learning experience designers, technical writers, training facilitators, graphic designers, UX/UI designers, Learning Management System (LMS) administrators, project managers, SharePoint experts, video editors, and more. Learn more here.

Question 4

How quickly can I get someone to help with a project?

Accepted Answer

That depends on what type of resources you need and how many contractors you need. We&rsquo;ve been able to place learning and development talent to augment our clients' teams in just 1 week!

Question 5

Will I lose control over the project?

Accepted Answer

Our expert approach to staffing your team allows organizations to have full control over the projects and the resources hired. The talent we place will be in your team and you manage their day-to-day tasks and goals. We will check in often to make sure everything is going smoothly.

Question 6

What happens after the project is done?

Accepted Answer

If you don&rsquo;t need the contractor anymore because the project is finished, that&rsquo;s fine. We&rsquo;ll be able to place them on another project. The ability to be agile and flexible is what makes staff augmentation such a great solution &mdash; it&rsquo;s meant to help you manage short-term and long-term training deliverables.

Question 7

How do you ensure they are a culture fit for our company?

Accepted Answer

At ELB Learning, our recruiting and staffing team takes culture fit very seriously. We know how important it is to ensure a smooth onboarding and successful project completion. It&rsquo;s all about listening to the client, asking the right questions, and fully vetting the talent.

Question 8

What if the person is not a fit?

Accepted Answer

ELB Learning&rsquo;s staff augmentation team communicates with clients and with our talent constantly. If we&rsquo;re getting an indication that the fit is not right, we identify it quickly and replace the person as soon as possible. We&rsquo;ll obtain detailed feedback from our clients and use that information to ensure we secure a better fit the next time.

Question 9

Is Staff Augmentation expensive?

Accepted Answer

We work with you closely to fully understand your short-term and long-term goals. We will do our best to work within your budget. If we can&rsquo;t, we&rsquo;ll let you know. We want to ensure we get you the best possible talent for the best rate. Staffing your team through a staff augmentation model can be a more cost-effective solution compared to hiring full-time employees.

Question 10

What happens if I want to hire the person full-time?

Accepted Answer

If the talent is also interested in becoming a full-time employee, then we will be happy to work with you to make that happen!

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