The top 20,000 expert contractors. Available at short notice for near-term projects. Hand-picked for our clients and precisely matched to their needs. These are big promises, which encapsulate our customer-focused attitude. Do we live up to them? Are we true to our word? We ask ourselves these questions every single day. They are what drive all our employees, and are ingrained in our company DNA.

There are four million self-employed workers in Germany. Around 300,000 are “experts” who work in the sectors we operate in. And only the best of these 300,000 make it into our portfolio.

We carefully assess each contractor before working with them. We read every CV and evaluate every profile. We conduct personal interviews with all experts and only work with those whose knowledge and expertise we’re impressed by without qualification. We check whether they operate as independent traders. And we expect them to show responsibility and passion in making a success of their clients’ projects.

We find, support and empower experts who consistently impress their clients year after year. That’s the best proof of quality – and it’s the standard we strive to uphold. It’s one that benefits the contractors themselves, too. The KRONGAARD brand is a badge of quality for our experts’ work. Each specialist that we accept into our portfolio is one of the top 20,000 expert contractors in the German-speaking world. And that’s a promise.

In the coming years, there will be an increasing shift towards project-based work. In the 21st century, the commercial success and long-term prospects of businesses will depend on flexibility, solution-oriented thinking and a focus on delivering outcomes at short notice. Our 20,000 highly specialised experts have already embraced this project-based way of working. But what makes them the crème de la crème?

• Their specialist qualifications and knowledge
• Their niche skills
• Their cutting-edge, in-demand specialisms that cater to market trends
• Their wealth of experience as expert contractors
• Their 100% positive references
• Their successful projects for prestigious clients
• Their responsible business practices and commitment to legal compliance

When it comes to matching challenging projects with expert contractors, we see ourselves as far more than just an “agency”. For us, before we begin searching, advising and providing support, the first step is understanding.
 
As your direct contractual partner, we are fully committed to correct and proper delivery of our services. We also see ourselves as a project partner, who helps make our clients more competitive both now and in future. From developing new client-centric products, to implementing new IT standards, to meeting constantly changing regulatory requirements – sourcing precisely the right expertise demands comprehensive understanding. The “why” comes before the “how”. We make sure we understand before we act.

Quality is at the heart of everything we do. It only makes business sense to hire a contractor who’s a precise match for your needs. Our experienced partner managers draw on their industry knowledge to assess the expert contractors in our portfolio. We work with state-of-the-art software solutions, but where we really deliver extra value is through our personal contact. Our consultants follow rigorous quality assurance processes to guarantee that their hand-picked selection of experts meets your needs:

• When we receive a project enquiry, before presenting candidates we speak to all of them about the precise specifications and the ideal match for the position.
• Only expert profiles that fulfil all the client’s requirements will be presented.
• The project experts need at least two positive references.
• We provide our clients with standardised KRONGAARD profiles for all the expert contractors that we present to them. This allows clients to check and compare the freelancers’ skills.
• We are constantly improving our quality processes based on regular feedback meetings with our business partners and internal reviews of our consultants’ performance.
• Our work doesn’t stop once we’ve sourced an expert: we continue to support both our clients and our contractors throughout the project.

Our freelancers are hard to find on the market. They possess niche skills and impressive expertise that their previous clients can vouch for. They can manage complex processes and come up with innovative solutions to knotty problems.
We seek to provide comprehensive support and advice, and our highly qualified contractors can rely on us throughout all project processes. From initial contact with the client, to finding an ideal match between client, project and task, to final feedback – we’re there every step of the way. Our promise:

• To quickly provide staffing for challenging projects based on a free-of-charge briefing
• To save time by precise matching (selection and onboarding)
• To reduce costs using precisely tailored selection processes
• To provide long-term legal certainty on the basis of our compliance process
• To ensure our contractors meet high quality standards by defining skills and providing intensive support

Fairness is important to us. We feel a sense of responsibility towards our contractors and our clients. We make sure our business partners get the best experts for their project. And we believe it’s essential for every freelancer, regardless of gender, age or origin, to be given equal opportunities to wow our clients with their knowledge and professionalism. The key criteria for us are expertise, reliability and commitment to our clients’ projects.
 
The legal specialists in our legal and compliance division guarantee prompt, comprehensive advice and support on matters of compliance and legal certainty. All parties are required to follow rigorous compliance processes. We have a comprehensive process to ensure that contractors on all projects comply with legal requirements, while our clients are expected to ensure a clear distinction between freelancers and their own permanent employees in terms of their contracts and the work they undertake, and our expert contractors need to demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and entrepreneurial spirit.
 
Our ongoing support and compliance processes prevent any problems regarding the status of our contractors. We always act in the interest of our business partners.

• The KRONGAARD compliance check ensures our expert contractors meet all legal requirements.
• They will only be interviewed and screened for the project if they pass this clearance.
• Our contractors can only undertake clearly defined project tasks that are precisely specified in their contracts.
• To assure their independence during the project, we agree checkpoints (e.g. feedback interviews with the consultants) to monitor compliance with relevant criteria.
• Our change request process allows us to continuously update contractually specified tasks.

In many organisations, efficient knowledge transfer is the difference between success and failure. The same is true at KRONGAARD. We’re constantly looking for the best solutions, smartest insights and freshest perspectives. We aim to grow by harnessing knowledge. In our content hub, we present recent webinars with experts from our pool of 20,000 top specialists. Our associates write about their most complex projects and challenging tasks. We present highly qualified experts with unique skills. We’re rethinking business – and providing inspiration for anyone who wants to make change happen.