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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.

Best PEO services and how to choose the right one

Find the right PEO services for your business.

EOR vs. PEO: Which is right for your business?

Learn the differences between EOR versus PEO.

Strategic workforce planning: Processes and best practices

Learn the benefits of strategic workforce planning.

How much does it cost to hire internationally?

The costs associated with growing your team internationally.

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.

Employers of record (EORs) in Mexico: Everything you need to know

Find out all you need to know about EORs in Mexico

Employers of Record (EORs) in South Africa: Everything you need to know

Get up to speed with using an EOR service in South Africa.

Employers of Record (EORs) in Ireland: Everything you need to know

Discover how an EOR service can help you hire in Ireland.

An essential guide to independent contractor taxes in the US

Learn all about independent contractor taxes in the U.S.

Creating a payroll breakdown

Understanding payroll taxes & your employer responsibility.

How much does an employee cost?

Employee costs go beyond just salaries.

Global payroll compliance: How to navigate the complexity of multi-country payroll

Understand what global payroll compliance means for you.

How EORs mitigate cross-border tax risks

How working with an EOR reduces cross-border hiring risks.

EOR vs. Entity: What’s the best setup for global employment?

How to choose between an EOR vs. an Entity for global hiring

Demystifying payroll deductions: Everything you need to know

Learn about the different types of payroll deductions.

What is the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA)?

Learn what FUTA is and its benefits

What is IRS Form 941? Who should file it?

Learn all you need to know about IRS Form 941.

Gross pay vs. net pay: Understanding the differences

Learn how to differentiate between the two

How many pay periods in a year? A guide to payroll cycles

Explore the different pay periods in a year and how they aff

How to relocate while working remotely

What to consider when relocating.

Employers of Record (EORs) in the UAE: Everything you need to know

How an EOR can help you hire in the UAE.

Looking for a PEO in Canada? Here’s what you need to know

All you need to know about using a PEO in the True North.

The tax implications of working remotely from another state

Common tax implications of remote work.

How to find interns to work for your startup

Find out why hiring interns is a good idea for your startup.

How to ask your boss to work remotely

Tips for transitioning into remote work.

Where do remote workers in the U.S. pay taxes?

A guide to understanding employer tax obligations.

Contractor onboarding: Creating a checklist

Seamlessly incorporate new talent into your organization.

Independent contractors vs. employees: Exploring the differences

Learn what sets independent contractors apart from employees

How to write off expenses as an independent contractor

Common taxes independent contractors can deduct.

How to pay independent contractors around the globe

All about establishing payment terms, methods, and more.

How to keep your remote employees engaged

We share our top tips.

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

Hiring in Germany? Start here.

What is upskilling and why does it matter for distributed teams?

Why upskilling is better than firing and hiring.

Employers of Record (EORs) in Italy: Everything you need to know

A guide to using EOR services in Italy.

What is payroll processing? How to do it in 7 steps

Learn what payroll processing is.

Legislation lowdown: Expert insights on current trends in global employment law

Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant.

10 companies with remote work policies

Remote work is here to stay.

What is a probationary period? How it works around the world

Learn about probationary periods worldwide

Employers of Record (EORs) in Canada: Everything you need to know

Understanding EORs in Canada.

How to know when it’s time to convert a contractor to a full-time employee

Officially converting a contractor to an employee.

Non-solicitation agreements for independent contractors explained

Things you should know about contractor agreements.

What is an indefinite contract?

Understanding employment contract options.

How to onboard remote employees across time zones

Improve retention and productivity with great onboarding.

Mexico labor laws: A comprehensive overview

Hiring in Mexico? Start here!

How to complete new employee onboarding forms

Ensure employees complete all necessary onboarding work.

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?

Global HR compliance: Dealing with HR issues within distributed teams

The most common challenges and how to handle them.

Employers of Record (EORs) in the U.S.: Everything you need to know

Find out more about how Employers of Record in the U.S.

EORs vs. subsidiary: Which is the better option?

Compare EORs and subsidiaries for global expansion.

Hiring globally? Why Spain should be at the top of your list

Spain is an attractive destination for global hiring

10 risks of running global payroll and how to mitigate them

Actionable tips to help avoid 10 common global payroll risks

What are the risks of expanding a business globally?

The advantages are clear, the risks—not so much.

Hiring independent contractors in Spain: Everything you need to know

Discover the ins and outs of hiring contractors in Spain.

Salary vs. hourly pay: What’s the difference?

Discover the pros and cons of salary versus hourly pay.

Looking for a PEO in Singapore? Here’s what you need to know

How and why to partner with a PEO in Singapore.

How to switch your EOR provider

What you need to know to ensure a seamless transition.

7 types of employment contracts and when to use them

Discover the types of employment contracts.

5 team-building ideas for remote teams

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

How to hire someone from another country

Expand your recruitment efforts.

5 risks of hiring independent contractors

What employers should be aware of when hiring a contractor.

Maternity leave in the United States: What you need to know

Understand what maternity leave looks like in the US.

Why do companies hire internationally?

Here's why employers recruit top talent globally.

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.

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

These skills are in high demand for remote leaders.

Oyster named Category Leader in G2's Winter Report

To end an incredible year of growth.

How much does it cost to hire in Canada?

Find out the true cost of hiring in Canada.

Icebreaker ideas for remote meetings

Spark conversation among your remote team with these ideas.

How to be a leader at work without being bossy

Learn how to be an effective leader at work.

Announcing Oyster’s B Corp certification

A milestone three years in the making.

The do’s and don’ts of location-based compensation

How to create a fair global compensation strategy.

What is a 13th and 14th month salary?

We break it down for you.

Employers of Record (EORs) in India: Everything you need to know

Learn all you need to know about EOR services in India.

Utilizing an onboarding tracker

Discover the benefits of a well-executed onboarding process.

Do companies have to offer paid time off?

Explore PTO requirements around the world.

Which country gets the most vacation days?

Vacation days based on your employee's country.

When do employers have to provide benefits?

Discover when your employees are entitled to get benefits.

How to make a PTO and vacation tracking spreadsheet

Here are some things to include in your leave tracker sheet.

How to hire ethically

Some tips for making your hiring process more ethical.

Employers of Record (EORs) in Spain: Everything you need to know

Looking for an EOR in Spain? Here's what you need to know.

How to provide health insurance for non-employees

Things to consider around health benefits for non-employees.

How to overcome time zone differences

Learn how to harness the benefits of multiple time zones.

Guide to H-1B visas for employers

Why H-1B visas are issued and how employers can help.

Pros and cons of hiring internally vs externally

How to decide between internal and external hiring.

Which countries offer digital nomad visas?

We explore 35 countries that offer digital nomad visas.

Global onboarding best practices

Set up new employees for long-term success.

8 benefits of asynchronous work

Understanding the asynchronous advantage.

Building trust in a remote work environment

Actionable tips for nurturing trust within remote teams.

The best jobs for digital nomads and freelancers

Give one of these remote jobs a try!

Setting up a foreign subsidiary: pros and cons

How to set up a subsidiary (and some easier alternatives).

What is affiliate marketing and how do I get started as a digital nomad?

Make passive income while working from anywhere.

The 7 best remote job boards for 2022

Find your next opportunity with these top job boards.

Maternity leave in Australia: Everything you need to know

Ensure you're staying compliant.

How to convert a contractor salary to an employee salary

Converting existing contractors to full-time employees.

What’s the difference between public and private health insurance?

Understanding different types of insurance for employees.

How to apply for a remote work visa

Understand the process of applying for a remote work visa.

Introducing The Reef: Oyster’s Open-Source Employee Guide

Learn all about how we work at Oyster.

What to do when an employee's visa expires

Learn about employee visas here!

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

What global HR leaders need to know.

What metrics should you use to measure payroll performance?

Here's what you should be tracking.

Workplace benefits in Spain: Everything you need to know

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