3 Things to Consider When Staffing a Software Development Project

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http://mashable.com/2010/11/26/software-development-staffing/

Description

Benefits and Drawbacks of Each Approach

Let’s take a deeper look at some of the benefits and drawbacks of each method of IT staffing: 1. In-House Employees

(Moderate Convenience, Moderate Cost, Moderate Risk)

   * Benefits:
         o Longer term (employee) commitment to company
         o Permanent employment builds the internal talent pool
         o Allows most control over employees’ daily activity
         o Employees have the greatest familiarity with a company’s personnel and procedures
   * Drawbacks:
         o Employee costs (such as benefits, vacations, taxes, health insurance, etc.)
         o Skills might not be applicable to next project
         o Employee turnover (loss of company-provided training and familiarity)

2. Contractors Through Staffing Company

(High Convenience, Moderate Cost, Moderate Risk)

   * Benefits:
         o Immediate pool of talent
         o Performance guarantees (to a certain degree)
         o Quick ramp-up (staffing up and do