When it comes to DevRel, there are some key differences between hiring a permanent employee and working with a consulting agency. Here are some of the main differences:
Consulting Approach
- Consulting agencies provide a team of experts with diverse knowledge and expertise
- Consulting agencies offer project-based services, which can save costs and provide flexibility
- Consulting agencies can set up processes, methodologies, and technologies to use
- Consulting agencies can provide more services in a single package
Permanent Hire Approach
- Permanent employees can be moved to a variety of projects once hired
- Permanent employees are typically W-2 employees of a company and receive benefits
- Permanent employees are paid a salary and have job security
- Permanent employees can be trained and developed over time
Working with a consulting agency can provide a team of experts with diverse knowledge and expertise while hiring a permanent employee can provide job security and the ability to train and develop over time. Ultimately it depends on the specific needs and goals of your DevRel program.