The F.I.X.E.D. approach illustrates tactics for executing a logical progression of the solutions identified as critical in project turnaround.  It possesses the credentials to assure success; having been utilized on multiple projects, across a wide variety of industries. 

A popular strategy in today's challenging business environment is to budget for a pre-determined percentage of in-house employees combined with technical staff augmentation services. Blending outside IT consultants with experienced internal staff devises formidable teams; achieving a leaner, more agile IT solution while maximizing productivity.

A variety of industry studies, blogs and analysts predict that the contingent workforce (the "pinch hitters" if you will), including staff augmentation providers, will comprise more than 50% of employees added in 2010.This surge is viewed as an indicator that the recession is in recovery and companies are investing in outsourcing solutions to garner quick access to specialized and up-to-date skill sets. This guide gives validation to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics prediction that at least one industry in 2010 will enjoy an uptick...technical and staff augmentation services. We explain why embracing this new model yields agility and profitability, especially during the 1st inning of a post recession season.

While no one is certain of when the economy will fully recover from its current ailments and once again foster confidence in an organizations willingness to invest in expanding their permanent workforce, it is certain that companies will need to continue to seek new ways to offer high quality service and products at competitive prices with the challenges of managing a leaner infrastructure.  Technical staff augmentation services is the RX in these uncertain economic times.

These uncertain economic times demand that organizations do more with less. Combined with the always evolving and rapidly changing information technology marketplace, it is crucial to explore the most efficient and effective ways to satisfy customers and stakeholders alike. Fewer IT staff coupled with increased job function often result in chronic problems, slower delivery of products and services, frustration from customers and employees and ultimately, reduced profitability. So what is the solution?