Staff augmentation adds skilled SAP and technology people to your own team, on time and materials. You direct the work day to day; INK finds, screens, contracts and supports the people. It is the fastest way to add capacity without adding headcount.
48–72 hours
to a shortlist of screened profiles
Under 2 weeks
to mobilise, even for rare skills
800+
consultants deployed worldwide
5 countries
where we can contract locally
Is staff augmentation right for you?
A good fit when
- You have a team and a plan, and need more hands or a skill you don’t have
- You want to direct the work yourself
- The duration may change and you want to extend or release people easily
- You need people quickly, without a long procurement process
Who does what
You manage
- Day-to-day tasks and priorities
- Your methods, tools and working hours
- Acceptance of the work delivered
INK takes care of
- Sourcing and expert screening
- Contracts, payroll and local compliance
- Onboarding support and regular check-ins
- Replacement if the fit is not right, under agreed contract terms
- Timesheets and monthly billing
What’s included
Screened consultants
Every profile pre-qualified by an INK domain expert before you see it.
Flexible duration
Extend, add or release people as your plans change.
Replacement guarantee
If a consultant is not the right fit, we replace them. confirm terms
One account manager
A single contact for every consultant, with regular check-ins.
Local contracting
Legal presence in 5 countries, so we can contract and pay locally.
Clear billing
Approved timesheets and one monthly invoice.
From request to first day
Brief
Same-day call to agree the role, skills and start date.
Shortlist
Screened profiles in 48 to 72 hours.
Interview
You meet the candidates and choose.
Start
Contract signed and consultant mobilised in under 2 weeks.
Support
Regular check-ins until the assignment ends.
Best practice: get the most from augmented staff
Write a clear role brief
Skills, seniority, deliverables and start date in one page. It saves rounds of back-and-forth.
Plan the first week
Access, system logins and an onboarding buddy ready on day one, so people are productive fast.
Agree outputs, even on T&M
Time and materials pays for time, but agreeing expected outputs keeps everyone focused.
Review regularly
A short monthly review of progress, fit and upcoming needs avoids surprises.
Capture knowledge as you go
Documentation and handover built into the work, so knowledge stays when people leave.
Plan the ramp-down
Agree notice and handover early, so releasing people does not disrupt the project.
Compare our hiring models
| Model | Who directs the work | How you pay | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff augmentation | You | Time and materials | Adding capacity or skills to your team |
| Contract-to-hire | You | Contract, then permanent | Trying before you hire |
| Contract-to-contract | You (or your client) | Subcontract | System integrators staffing client projects |
| Project or fixed bid | INK | Fixed price | A defined scope and outcome |
| Offshore Delivery Centre | INK, with your direction | Monthly team cost | A long-term dedicated team in India |
Tell us who you need
Send us the role. We’ll come back with screened profiles in 48 to 72 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is staff augmentation?
Skilled consultants join your team on a time-and-materials basis. You direct their work; INK handles sourcing, screening, contracts, payroll and support.
How quickly can consultants start?
We send a shortlist of screened profiles in 48 to 72 hours and mobilise consultants in under 2 weeks, even for rare skills.
Can we extend or release consultants?
Yes. You can extend, add or release people as your plans change, within the notice period agreed in your contract.
What if a consultant is not the right fit?
Tell your account manager. We replace the consultant under the terms agreed in your contract.
Can we hire a consultant permanently?
Yes. Our contract-to-hire model lets you start on contract and hire the consultant later.