8 Things you need to think about before hiring internationally
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Expanding your team into new markets means adding people on the ground with the right mix of experience and knowledge. But hiring the right people where you need them comes with its own set of challenges — from complying with local employment laws to implementing international payroll and benefits.
17 June 2021 | By Kevin Crowley in: Ecosystem, Featured, News Canada and Waterloo Region have the technical expertise and trusted reputation to play a leadership role in shaping international standards around the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI). Read more 15 June 2021 | By Kevin Crowley in: Ecosystem, Featured SkyWatch Space Applications, which is housed in the Communitech Data Hub in Waterloo, announced a US$17.2-million Series B raise that will help it expand its software platforms, which make satellite images… Read more 15 June 2021 | By Bill Bean in: Data driven innovation, News AssetFlo recently completed six months of testing of a new asset-tracking sensor using the ENCQOR 5G test bed at the Communitech Data Hub in Waterloo, Ontario. The sensor builds its own mesh network to… Read more 15 June 2021 | By Member News in: Member news, News The Canadian Shield, a PPE maker based in Waterloo, Ont., has unveiled a biodegradable, medical-grade face mask to combat mounting waste created by disposable masks. Read more 15 June 2021 | By Kevin Crowley in: Ecosystem, Featured ApplyBoard, the fast-growing Waterloo Region company that simplifies the application process for international students, has announced a Series D raise of CDN$375 million and a new valuation of CDN$4 billion. Read more 11 June 2021 | By Member News in: Member news, News Vidyard, the leading video platform for businesses, had a year of record-breaking growth, new product offerings, and an expanded partner ecosystem as demand for video tools for virtual selling and digital… Read more 11 June 2021 | By Member News in: Member news, News Harvest Hosts, a membership program giving RVers access to unique camping options, has acquired Boondockers Welcome, a community of RVers helping other RVers where hosts allow guests to stay overnight… Read more 11 June 2021 | By Alex Kinsella in: Opinion, Tech About Town In this week's Tech About Town, Alex Kinsella speaks with podcast creators Mifrah Abid, Marshall Ward and Sara Geidlinger about how they use stories to connect people in our communitiy. Read more 10 June 2021 | By Melanie Baker in: M-Theory, Opinion In her latest column, Melanie Baker looks at the elevated importance of workplace culture, and argues that it's more likely to thrive when people are enabled to do their best work. Read more 10 June 2021 | By Kevin Crowley in: Featured Faire, the online wholesale marketplace based in Waterloo Region, Ont. and San Francisco, has raised US$260 million, pegging its valuation at US$7 billion. Read more
The Waterloo Protocol on Ethical AI?
SkyWatch soars with US$17.2-million Series B raise
AssetFlo leverages 5G test bed for new tracking sensor
The Canadian Shield announces biodegradable, medical-grade face masks
ApplyBoard raises another CDN$375M
Vidyard reports record-breaking growth as video becomes essential for digital-first sales and marketing
Harvest Hosts acquires Boondockers Welcome, celebrating the companies' shared love of the RV community
Stories to connect us
M-Theory: If you want a great culture, go organic
Faire soars to US$7B valuation on latest round