More organizations are stepping away from the traditional full-time hiring model and turning to staff augmentation, a flexible approach that allows faster execution with more control over resources and budget.
This shift is especially clear when it comes to Salesforce initiatives. Instead of hiring large internal teams for every function or expertise, companies are bringing in specialists as needed, filling gaps without long-term commitments.
So, what is Salesforce staff augmentation, and how can you tell if it’s the right option for your team?
Salesforce staff augmentation involves adding external Salesforce-certified professionals to your in-house team on a contract basis.
These individuals work directly with your team, using your systems and methods, while bringing the depth of experience that helps you move faster and avoid common mistakes.
FortéNext has supported manufacturing, healthcare, and retail companies with Salesforce projects for over 20 years.
With a strong pool of professionals covering Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Experience Cloud, and other tools, FortéNext helps clients:
When timelines are tight, waiting months to hire slows everything down. Augmented staff are available faster and ready to contribute from day one.
In fact, while the average time-to-hire for a technical position is 36 days, augmented staff can often be added in just 5 to 10, reducing project delays and keeping momentum.
Project needs shift over time. One month you may need someone to work on a CPQ rollout. The next, you may require support for Marketing Cloud campaigns. With augmentation, you can bring in different specialists based on what’s needed, without committing to long-term contracts.
Permanent hires come with fixed costs, benefits, and long onboarding cycles. When business needs change, that overhead remains. With augmentation, you control the scope and duration of the engagement, which allows you to adapt without added risk.
Cost control is also one of the top drivers for augmentation. Deloitte’s outsourcing study found that 70% of companies choose this model to manage costs more effectively, with faster time to results becoming an increasing factor.
Outside professionals bring experience from other projects and industries. This often leads to better problem-solving, fewer blind spots, and internal upskilling.
If someone leaves your full-time team, projects can stall. With augmentation, your partner can replace or shift resources quickly, allowing the work to move forward with fewer disruptions.
The IT staff augmentation and managed services market size was valued at approximately $340 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $1,219 billion by 2033, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7%. This growth is driven by increasing demand for short-term specialization in complex systems like Salesforce.
McKinsey reports that nearly 50% of executives plan to increase their use of contract and freelance workers over the next 3 to 5 years, especially for digital and IT initiatives.
Consider staff augmentation if any of these apply:
These are all situations where companies turned to contract professionals rather than expanding internal teams.
FortéNext helps businesses bring in Salesforce professionals without adding permanent staff. We match clients with certified experts across different roles, adapting to your working style and project timing.
We also support work involving Oracle NetSuite, MuleSoft, and related systems that work alongside Salesforce.
Whether you're planning a short-term push or building a longer engagement, our model keeps you in control and focused on outcomes.
The way companies build digital teams is changing. Hiring used to be the default, but now, it’s just one option.
With staff augmentation, you get quicker starts, less fixed overhead, and the ability to match talent to the task at hand. More importantly, you reduce the risk of building a team that may not match your future needs.
Schedule a call with FortéNext to see how Salesforce professionals can step in when and where you need them most.
