Oyster Team

Oyster is a global employment platform designed to enable visionary HR leaders to find, engage, pay, manage, develop, and take care of a thriving distributed workforce.

H-1B visa requirements: What employers need to know

Understand H-1B visa requirements

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8 benefits of direct deposit for employers and employees

Why direct deposit is a simple way to save time and effort.

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What is a 13th and 14th month salary?

We break it down for you.

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What is upskilling and why it matters?

Why upskilling is better than firing and hiring.

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How to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace: 9 strategies

Learn how to build an inclusive workplace

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Why the renaissance of HR begins today

The HR industry is at a crucial turning point.

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Oyster teams up with industry-leading HR service providers

We're expanding our partner ecosystem.

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Announcing our new free distributed HR toolkit

Cost calculator? Legal starter pack? We've got you covered.

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Introducing Oyster Academy

Online courses on distributed work.

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What’s to come in the world of remote work

Here's what you can expect in 2021 in beyond.

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Going remote: How Chintan Patel went from no replies to fast-tracked for his first remote role

See how this job seeker developed skills for remote success.

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Global HR compliance: Dealing with HR issues within distributed teams

The most common challenges and how to handle them.

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How much does an employee cost your business?

Find out how much an employee really costs.

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Employee misclassification: The risks for distributed companies

What you need to know to avoid misclassifying your workers.

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Going remote: How Kevin Henriquez became a remote product designer

From software developer to fully remote product designer.

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10 employee training and development programs + benefits

Boost success with tailored employee training programs

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How to run effective employee reviews on distributed teams

We share our top tips for success.

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What's the impact of remote work on the environment?

It's the sustainable solution.

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How to offer employee bonuses across globally distributed teams

Read this before you jump on the bandwagon.

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A guide to maternity and paternity leave in France

Here's what you need to know to keep your company compliant.

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Oyster adds new investors as we launch our program for mission-driven companies

Announcing our new initiative, Oyster for Impact.

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Introducing the New World of Work podcast

The working world is a lot different these days.

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Should where you live determine what you're paid?

A deep dive into the location-agnostic compensation model.

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Exploring location-agnostic pay with Leia Rollag

It's about more than just compensation.

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What's the difference between an independent contractor and a sole proprietor and does it matter when hiring?

Learn how to distinguish between the two.

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Managing a small team on a global scale

What's it like managing a team of 55 across 17 countries?

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Announcing Oyster’s new equity assessment tool

Learn all about this new service by Oyster.

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Diversity sourcing: 5 proven strategies

Diversity isn’t a buzzword. It’s a must-have.

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How Jen Paxton supports a team of 55 people across 17 countries

Learn all about her experience managing a global team.

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How to convert independent contractors to employees: A guide for distributed companies

Save yourself time and headaches by starting here.

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Remote vs. distributed: What the differences are and why distributed is the future of work

Distributed work is here to stay. Is your HR team ready?

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Connection through conflict with Kimberly Bringas

Conflict isn't always a bad thing.

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The top challenges of remote employee relocation (and how to solve them)

Tips for managing the recent uptick in relocation requests.

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Managing conflict in a remote environment with Kimberly Bringas

Consider using conflict as an opportunity to connect.

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The Netherlands maternity and paternity leave guide

Learn how maternity leave in the Netherlands works.

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Non-compete clause for independent contractors

Clearing the air on non-competes from a legal standpoint.

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What Amazon's human resources issues tell us about the state of HR tech

Uncover how your company can streamline HR processes.

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Making the move to a hybrid model with Eventbrite's David Hanrahan

What does the future of the hybrid workforce look like?

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Making the move to hybrid work with David Hanrahan

In times of major transition, People Ops plays a key role.

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New in November: Expanding our partner ecosystem

Learn more about our new partners.

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Introducing the new additions to Oyster’s leadership team

Meet Ellen Silver and Mark Frein.

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Managing managers with Natasha Kehimkar

Managers play a key role within a company's structure.

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Unlocking the best ways to coach and support managers with Natasha Kehimkar

There's immense value in an inclusive leadership model.

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Announcing new Oyster Academy courses for remote workers and HR leaders

Meet the new-look Oyster Academy.

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Introducing Oyster’s new contractor product

Hire, onboard, and pay contractors all over the world.

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Hiring tech professionals in a global talent shortage

How you can stand out in a competitive landscape.

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Closing the tech talent gap: 10 Global hot spots where tech talent is on the rise

Look beyond Silicon Valley and other mega tech hubs.

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Oyster Bridges: The future is distributed

Some highlights from our latest event, Oyster Bridges.

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How Juno makes workplace benefits more personal

Juno knows all about taking care of a global team.

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Navigating the global workforce with Cory McGonigle Rose

Strategies for people ops teams working across borders.

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New in December: Expanding our partner ecosystem

Meet our newest partners!

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Oyster named Category Leader in G2's Winter Report

To end an incredible year of growth.

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Rethinking people operations on an international scale with Cory McGonigle Rose

Tips for navigating a global workforce.

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Finding alignment during times of transition with Dipti Salopek, Chief of Staff at Snyk

Tips for riding the wave of hypergrowth.

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Aligning an organization in hypergrowth mode with Dipti Salopek

Tips for mastering the art of alignment.

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Technical recruiting tips for sourcing and hiring the best tech talent

Advice for hiring the most highly sought-after tech talent.

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Announcing Oyster’s affiliate program

What it is and how it works.

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Maternity and paternity leave in Italy: 2025 guide

What you need to know.

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Oyster appoints new VP of Customer Experience, Amanda Greene

Another exciting addition to our leadership team.

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New in January: Expanding our partner ecosystem

Check out the partners we've recently brought on board.

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PEO vs. EOR: Differences and which is right for you

Learn which model fits your global hiring strategy best.

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How to pay international employees: Global payroll guide

Global payroll can be tricky. We've got you covered!

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Building community in the digital age with Lars Schmidt, Founder and Community Catalyst of Amplify

How to build an authentic community for People Ops leaders.

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All about global payroll systems: How to manage your distributed team's payroll compliantly

What you need to know.

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Working remotely from another country: What to know

Here’s what to know before you head abroad.

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What it takes to build distributed communities with Lars Schmidt

Building strong communities is more important than ever.

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Every Director of People Operations needs these 5 qualities to manage remote teams

These skills are in high demand for remote leaders.

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Statutory benefits in India: What they are and why they matter when hiring for distributed teams

Stay compliant when hiring international employees.

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How job training should look different across your distributed team

What it takes to build an effective training program.

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How to find top remote talent in 2022

Top tips for identifying and recruiting remote job seekers.

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New in February: Expanding our partner ecosystem

See who joined us as a partner this month.

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How to find the best global employment solution for your business

Tips to help you find a service for employing globally.

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How to support your team members who have been affected by the crisis in Ukraine

We highlight what you can do and resources you can provide.

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4 types of cultural differences in the workplace and how to handle them

Discover how to manage across cultures

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Employee benefits in Spain: Complete guide

The mandatory benefits you must provide (and some perks).

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Do H-1B visas even matter if you can hire employees in any country?

Save yourself time by starting here.

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How to report and administer payroll in Germany as a distributed company

Hiring in Germany? Start here.

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How to keep your remote employees engaged

We share our top tips.

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Going global, feeling local: The distributed future of tech work

What the new world of tech work looks like.

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HR tech talk: Rethinking how we work in a distributed future

Our friends at Lingo Live, HiBob, and Officevibe weigh in.

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Want to hire internationally? These free global HR tools can help

Managing a globally distributed team just got easier.

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New in March: Expanding our partner ecosystem

Learn about the six new partners that joined us in March.

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Supporting your employees who need to urgently relocate

A guide to which countries are open to Ukrainian nationals.

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Employee Expectations report: Knowledge workers want flexibility, support, and the ability to work from anywhere

How employee expectations have changed after the pandemic.

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Key takeaways from our 2022 Employee Expectations report

Remote work, work-life balance, and culture are key.

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Creating a culture of continuous feedback in a remote environment with Shelby Wolpa

Proven strategies for creating feedback loops at work.

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Upskilling and training on a global scale with Cara Brennan Allamano

Are you engaging your employees with continuous learning?

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How to pay independent contractors: Expert Guide

All about payment terms, methods, and best practices.

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Discover Oyster’s new free courses for job seekers

Elevate your career with Oyster.

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7 payroll metrics you should be tracking

Here's what you should be tracking.

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Find three new pearls inside Oyster: Feature update

You’re going to love these shiny new Oyster updates.

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What is digital presenteeism and how do you avoid it on a remote team?

Ensure your remote employees maintain a healthy balance.

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Global project management: How to manage a project across multiple countries

Learn how to manage projects across multiple countries.

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Leveling up distributed leadership with Lingo Live's Tyler Muse

What leadership looks like for the new world of work.

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Why your workplace strategy is now your talent strategy with Tushar Agarwal

How to retain talent through a flexible workplace approach.

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5 challenges of international HR (and how to overcome them)

What global HR leaders need to know.

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The top 3 global benefits challenges (and free tools for solving them)

Providing benefits on a global scale? We've got you covered.

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Paid maternity leave by country: 2025 comparison

A guide to maternity leave around the world.

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Can an independent contractor have a company email address?

Company email addresses for independent contractors.

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5 amazing virtual team building activities for work

Some ideas for remote team building for your company to try.

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