It was a typical Monday morning at TechCo, and the coffee machine was already running at full speed. Peter, company’s CTO, sat down with a fresh cup of coffee and had a difficult task ahead of him: to decide how to augument a thriving IT team. Should he opt for internal recruitment or make the leap into the world of IT outsourcing?
TechCo was booming, thanks to their innovative products and Peter’s sharp leadership. But with success came a tsunami of IT demands. Peter knew that their existing team, though talented, was stretched thinner than a pancake at an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet.
Outsourcing: the polish powerhouse
One day, one of his good business partners recommended that he contact one of the outsourcing companies in Poland. He sent an inquiry, and received a message in response that promised a utopia of savings, flexibility and a treasure trove of highly skilled Polish talent. Intrigued, Peter imagined a world where he could access experts from an IT center in Central Europe while saving money.
“Imagine,” he thought, “a team that works efficiently from Poland, where tech expertise and innovation are flourishing. It’s like having IT superheroes on call!”
But then reality hit. What if these superheroes were more like mysterious masked vigilantes? Time zone differences could lead to delays, and cultural differences might cause more confusion than clarity. And what if the hidden costs started piling up faster than his morning emails?
In-house recruitment: the familiar friend
On the other hand, there was the comfort of in-house recruitment. Peter pictured a team of dedicated IT professionals, huddled together, sharing inside jokes. These were the folks who knew TechCo’s quirks and could navigate its labyrinthine systems blindfolded.
But building this dream team was no cakewalk. Recruitment was swamped with urgent topics, and training new employees resembled an endless tutorial level in a video game. Moreover, retaining the best talent in a competitive technology market was like trying to hold water in your hands.
The turning point: a lightbulb moment
After days of oscillating like a fan between outsourcing and in-house recruitment, Peter had a eureka moment. “Why not both?”
Peter envisioned a hybrid model – a dynamic duo of an in-house team for strategic tasks and outsourced experts from Poland for specialized projects. This way, TechCo could have the best of both worlds. The in-house team would ensure smooth communication and cultural alignment, while the Polish outsourcing partners would bring in fresh expertise and scalability.
The resolution: a winning strategy
Peter implemented his hybrid strategy with cautious optimism. The result? IT operations at TechCo ran more smoothly than ever. Consultants matched perfectly smoothly integrated into the team spirit, projects were completed on time, costs were optimized.
TechCo didn’t just build an IT team; they created a resilient, flexible and innovative powerhouse.
Conclusion: your next step
Maybe your company is at a similar crossroads. At GS Services, we’re here to partner with you, providing expert solutions that complement your internal efforts. Let’s build a resilient IT team together – one that’s ready to tackle any challenge and have great satisfaction doing it.