Staffing models: choose how you want to hire
noww.ai delivers talent on six models. Pick the one that matches your budget, timeline and how long you need the person, and switch models between roles.
The six delivery models
- C2C (corp-to-corp): Engage a consultant through their own company or a partner vendor, with billing handled between companies.
- C2H (contract-to-hire): Start with a contract period and convert to a full-time role once the fit is proven.
- FTE (full-time employee): Permanent hires placed on your payroll.
- RPO (recruitment process outsourcing): Hand over sourcing, screening and coordination for a hiring programme to a dedicated team.
- ODC (offshore development centre): A dedicated team working for you from a delivery centre, managed by noww.ai.
- H1B/W2: W2 and H1B talent for US engagements, delivered through a compliant staffing arrangement.
Which model fits
- Short project or unknown duration: C2C or C2H lets you start fast and decide on permanence later.
- Long-term core team: FTE hires stay on your payroll.
- Ongoing high-volume hiring: RPO gives you a dedicated sourcing and screening team.
- A managed team, not individuals: ODC gives you a dedicated team run by noww.ai.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between C2C and C2H?
C2C engages a consultant through a company for a fixed engagement. C2H starts as a contract and converts to a full-time role if both sides agree.
What does RPO mean?
Recruitment process outsourcing: you hand sourcing, screening and coordination for a hiring programme to an external team.
What is ODC?
An offshore development centre: a dedicated team that works for you from a delivery centre, managed by noww.ai.
Can I use different models for different roles?
Yes. Many clients hire some roles full-time and others on contract at the same time.