Add a Super-hero
to Your Team
How team extension works
The whole process is free of charge.
Depending on the position and it’s uniqnes this process may very in lenght, we always try to present at least three good candidates for each position, that said we won’t stop before you are fully satisfied.
- For over a decade Kraken Squad™ has been empowering external teams.
- We have filled hundreds of roles, including top tier managers and VPs.
- Some of our heroes have been working for the same client for the past 6 years.
- We work with small businesses that need a single person and companies that need entire teams or even departments.
What is team extension?
Team extension is a model where we provide dedicated professionals who work as an integrated part of your in-house team. They are committed to your long-term projects, aligning closely with your goals, processes, and company culture.
How is team extension different from staff augmentation?
While staff augmentation is typically for short-term or project-based needs, team extension is focused on building a long-term, cohesive addition to your team. Extended team members are fully integrated into your workflow, collaborating with you continuously rather than temporarily filling gaps.
Although Kraken Squad prefers to build long-lasting relationships, and we prefer team extension, we are also happy to work in a staff augmentation model.
What types of roles can be added through team extension?
We can provide a variety of skilled professionals, including developers, designers, QA engineers, project managers, marketers, higher-tier support, and more. Roles are tailored to your team’s needs and project requirements.
What are the costs involved in team extension?
Costs depend on the specific roles, skill levels, and experience required. However, team extension typically reduces overhead recruitment expenses and costs associated with employee benefits and infrastructure. The final price you pay is a sum of three parts:
- employee salary – including all the salary-related costs like taxes, government contributions, etc.
- benefits & inclusions – include the cost of hardware, HR, benefits, etc.
- margin – our cut for the service we provide.
While hiring single team members, you will get a consolidated rate. With larger teams (10+ people) and longer contracts, we can negotiate a more transparent approach where the value of each bucket (salary, b&i,B&I, margin) is known to you.
How does team extension support long-term projects?
With a team extension, professionals are dedicated to your project for as long as needed, allowing them to develop in-depth knowledge of your goals and adapt to evolving requirements. This continuity is especially valuable for complex, ongoing projects.
What is the typical turnaround time for new hires?
The turnaround time varies greatly depending on the position, skill set, additional skills, etc. The typical turnaround is around four weeks, but sometimes this time can be as short as a few days. In other cases, it can take up to 3 months when we are, for example, looking for a VP.
How do extended team members integrate with our in-house team?
Extended team members work directly with your team, following your processes, tools, and communication channels. They become familiar with your company culture and workflows to function as a seamless part of your team.
How is confidentiality managed with an extended team?
We implement strict confidentiality agreements and data protection protocols to ensure that all sensitive information remains secure. Extended team members are bound by these agreements, aligning with your company’s data security practices.
Can extended team members work in our time zone?
Yes, we offer flexible time zone arrangements to align with your business hours, making it easy for your extended team members to collaborate in real time, no matter where your team is based. By default, our team members work in UTC+2 from 8 am to 4 pm, but this can be arranged if more overlap is needed or even complete overlap.
How do we manage and communicate with our extended team?
Extended team members use your preferred communication tools and follow your team’s management practices, making it simple for you to provide direction and track project progress. We can also assist in establishing smooth communication channels if needed.
By default, our heroes use Slack, ClickUp, and G Suite. They are also familiar with JIRA, Zoom, Github, and other standard tools.
What level of control do we have over the extended team?
You have complete control over your extended team’s tasks, priorities, and workflows. They function under your guidance, like your in-house team members, ensuring they meet your goals and standards.
Is employee buyout an option?
A buyout is a situation where you want to hire a person we found for you directly. We generally allow buyouts, but we reserve the right to block them if we consider someone a pivotal asset to the company. The typical price for such a buyout is six times the salary of the person in question.
