For many US companies, IT delivery delays are not caused by technology or budgets. They are caused by hiring speed and talent availability.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment demand for software developers and IT specialists continues to grow faster than the available workforce, putting sustained pressure on hiring timelines and project execution.
For CIOs and IT leaders, the challenge is no longer whether external talent is needed, but how quickly teams can be deployed without disrupting delivery.
Traditional hiring models in the US introduce significant delays into IT delivery.
Multiple labor market and workforce studies show that:
Deloitte highlights that prolonged hiring cycles are a key contributor to delays in digital initiatives, especially for enterprise technology programs.
For delivery-driven organizations, this translates directly into:
Research from McKinsey & Company consistently identifies talent constraints as one of the main factors slowing digital transformation and technology execution.
In its analysis of large-scale digital initiatives, McKinsey found that lack of available talent significantly impacts both speed and outcomes, even when budgets and priorities are aligned.
From an IT delivery perspective, slow staffing introduces structural risk:
Nearshore staffing changes the delivery model by prioritizing speed, continuity, and operational readiness.
| Model | Time to shortlist | Ramp-up to productivity |
|---|---|---|
| US onshore hiring | 4–6 weeks | 8–12 weeks |
| Offshore (distant time zones) | 3–4 weeks | 6–8 weeks |
| Nearshore (LATAM) | 1–2 weeks | 2–4 weeks |
These ranges are consistent with delivery benchmarks and workforce studies published by Deloitte and McKinsey, which show faster mobilization when talent pools are pre-aligned and geographically closer.
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Delivery speed is not only about hiring, it is also about collaboration latency.
Research published by MIT Sloan Management Review shows that distributed teams with overlapping working hours outperform asynchronous-only teams in complex problem-solving and execution speed.
Nearshore teams in Latin America typically share six to eight working hours with US teams, enabling:
For IT leaders, continuity directly improves predictability and delivery confidence.
Nearshore staffing is particularly effective for roles that require both specialization and ongoing collaboration:
These roles benefit most from time-zone alignment and sustained team continuity.
Fast Dolphin supports US companies by providing nearshore staffing designed for delivery speed and stability.
Our approach focuses on:
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IT delivery speed has become a baseline requirement for US companies.
Delays caused by slow hiring and misaligned collaboration models are no longer sustainable.
Nearshore staffing enables faster ramp-up, stronger continuity, and more predictable execution, without increasing delivery risk.
Schedule a call to discuss how nearshore staffing can support your IT delivery goals.
