Is this only for Microsoft technology?
Yes, deliberately. Every specialist on the bench works somewhere in the Microsoft
ecosystem: Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure, Fabric, Copilot and Microsoft 365.
A narrow bench is a better bench, with sharper matching and vetting that means something.
What does it cost?
Nothing, right now. 365 Virtual Bench is free for specialists and companies while we
open up the bench: profiles, search, contacting specialists and applying for work are
all included. There are no placement fees and no cut of anyone's rate.
How is this different from a recruitment agency?
You are not paying a percentage of anyone's contract. It's free to use, and you
deal with the specialist directly.
What does "outcome-based delivery" actually mean?
Instead of agreeing a day rate and counting days, you share the engagement, meaning the
scope and the result you need, and the specialist quotes for delivering it. Useful
for well-defined pieces of work like a data migration, an integration or an upgrade.
How are specialists vetted?
Profiles are reviewed before they reach the bench, and CVs are parsed so that
claimed skills line up with actual project history. The Verified badge
goes further: our team has seen the specialist's photo ID, confirmed their Microsoft
certifications on their Microsoft Learn transcript, and spoken to them. Certifications
without that check are marked "Self-declared". Companies see availability, notice period
and fee model up front so there are fewer wasted conversations.
Can I hire permanently, or only contract?
Both. The bench covers full-time, part-time, contract, freelance and outcome-based
work. The specialist sets what they're open to, and you can filter on it.
When does it open?
The first cohort is forming now. Join the list below and we'll get you in as we open
access, with founding-member terms locked in.