Overview
ARA, a leading Canadian software and creative solutions company, has officially partnered with Deel, the world’s leading Global People Platform trusted by tens of thousands of companies.
Through this partnership, ARA can now support businesses in hiring, onboarding, paying, and managing global talent with complete speed, compliance, and flexibility.
Websites:
Deel: https://get.deel.com/f1g9owg6n1nu
Background
ARA Creative Lab develops modern digital products, provides creative solutions, and supports businesses across North America. As ARA expanded, the team increasingly worked with international clients, developers, designers, and contractors.
However, managing global hiring, contracts, and cross-border payments is often complex and risky due to:
- Varying employment regulations
- Tax compliance and legal requirements
- Slow and expensive international payments
- Complicated onboarding processes
To support its own growth and better serve clients who hire internationally, ARA needed a secure, compliant, and scalable global hiring solution.
The Partnership with Deel
In 2025, ARA joined hands with Deel — the industry-leading platform that enables companies to hire anyone, anywhere, with unmatched compliance and speed.
Deel offers:
- An all-in-one Global People Platform
- Compliance-ready hiring in 150+ countries
- Tools to onboard and offboard employees/contractors
- Automated international payroll
- Locally compliant contracts
- Employer of Record (EOR) capabilities
- Equipment, benefits, and visa support
By partnering with Deel, ARA empowers itself and its clients to build global teams without legal risk or administrative burden.
Implementation
ARA integrated Deel into its internal operations and client service offerings.
Through ARA’s official Deel partnership link:
- Businesses can hire international employees or contractors instantly.
- ARA clients receive guidance on setting up globally compliant teams.
- ARA’s developers and creative teams can collaborate with international partners without delays.
- Onboarding and payroll processes are automated, removing manual work and reducing errors.
The onboarding process was seamless, requiring no complex setup or additional HR infrastructure.
Results
The ARA–Deel partnership delivered measurable improvements for both ARA and its clients:
Operational Efficiency
- Onboarding contractors reduced from weeks to 24–48 hours
- Cross-border payments completed within minutes
- Zero compliance issues reported
Global Talent Access
- ARA expanded its access to talent pools in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East
- Clients received support in hiring top talent from anywhere in the world
Cost Savings
- Reduction in legal and payroll service costs
- Eliminated the need for local entities or complex contract negotiations
Client Satisfaction
- Clients trusted ARA more for offering complete global hiring solutions
- Improved project delivery timelines due to easier team expansion
Future Outlook
ARA Creative Lab plans to leverage the Deel partnership to:
- Help Canadian startups expand internationally
- Provide end-to-end guidance for businesses hiring global teams
- Integrate Deel’s platform into ARA’s project management and consulting services
- Support entrepreneurs who want to grow beyond borders without legal or administrative stress
ARA envisions a future where any business, regardless of size, can operate globally with confidence and compliance.
Conclusion
The partnership between ARA Creative Lab and Deel enables businesses to build global teams with unmatched speed, compliance, and flexibility.
Together, they empower entrepreneurs, startups, and enterprises to grow without limits — removing barriers and simplifying global workforce management.
