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How to invoice as a contractor

Simple steps for sending an invoice as a contractor.

Building the best global employment experience with innovative new partners in May

See who's joined our partner network this month.

How to track employee vacation accrual

Understanding vacation accrual for your employees.

How to make a PTO spreadsheet

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

Distributed team culture: How to build culture with no central office

Strategies to improve communication and collaboration.

4 reasons to hire a contractor in another country

Why should you hire a contractor in a foreign country?

What’s the best way to pay independent contractors?

It’s time to answer: what’s the best way to pay contractors?

15 tools every people operations manager needs when managing remote teams

Engage and support your remote team with these tools.

Distributed agile: The challenges with distributed teams working agile

Best practices for remote teams.

What are the different types of leave from work?

There are 6 types of leave that you must offer employees.

Do part-time employees get holiday pay?

A guide to holiday pay for part-time employees.

3 Global hiring trends for 2022

Let's talk about some of the basics of global hiring trends.

How to write off expenses as an independent contractor

Common taxes independent contractors can deduct.

Argentina payroll: What global companies need to know

Stay compliant with Argentina's local labor laws.

How to run an international background check

Find out the best way to run a global background check.

Introducing Oyster’s Time Zone Crossover Calculator

Ready to expand your team across time zones?

Replacing work-life balance with work-life synergy

The future of work feels more human.

How we approach project management at a remote company

Get an inside look at Oyster's process.

Do independent contractors get paid vacation?

Find out if independent contractors are entitled to PTO.

Help is on the way: April feature updates

See what's new this month.

A strong foundation for future impact: Oyster’s 2022 impact report

We share some impact highlights from 2022.

Driving remote engagement with HiBob's Annie Rosencrans

How the right tech can help build your distributed culture.

Guide to strategic workforce planning

Why workforce planning is critical for your organization.

Announcing our $150M Series C funding round at a $1 billion+ valuation

A huge milestone for the Oyster team.

Oyster is changing the future of work by aligning investment and mission

Our CEO shares his thoughts on our Series C funding round.

5 benefits of automated multi-country payroll

Learn more about automated multi-country payroll.

New in April: Expanding our partner ecosystem

See who we’ve partnered with this month!

5 team-building ideas for remote teams

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

Which country gets the most vacation days?

Vacation days based on your employee's country.

Can an independent contractor have a company email address?

Company email addresses for independent contractors.

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

What global HR leaders need to know.

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

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

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

Learn how to manage projects across multiple countries.

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

Ensure your remote employees maintain a healthy balance.

Find three new pearls inside Oyster: Feature update

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

Discover Oyster’s new free courses for job seekers

Elevate your career with Oyster.

What metrics should you use to measure payroll performance?

Here's what you should be tracking.

How to pay independent contractors around the globe

All about establishing payment terms, methods, and more.

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

How employee expectations have changed after the pandemic.

Key takeaways from our 2022 Employee Expectations report

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

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

Managing a globally distributed team just got easier.

New in March: Expanding our partner ecosystem

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

Supporting your employees who need to urgently relocate

A guide to which countries are open to Ukrainian nationals.

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

Save yourself time by starting here.

How to keep your remote employees engaged

We share our top tips.

Workplace benefits in Spain: Everything you need to know

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

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

Hiring in Germany? Start here.

The key to managing across cultures in 2022 and beyond

We look at the challenges and how to overcome them.

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.

How to find the best global employment solution for your business

Tips to help you find a service for employing globally.

How to find top remote talent in 2022

Top tips for identifying and recruiting remote job seekers.

New in February: Expanding our partner ecosystem

See who joined us as a partner this month.

How job training should look different across your distributed team

What it takes to build an effective training program.

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

These skills are in high demand for remote leaders.

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

Stay compliant when hiring international employees.

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

Proven strategies for creating feedback loops at work.

What it takes to build distributed communities with Lars Schmidt

Building strong communities is more important than ever.

4 things you need to know about working remotely from another country

Points to consider if you work remotely in another country.

How to hire for the future and lead with a growth mindset

Each hire is an investment in the potential of your team.

How to create an employment contract with equity

Some things to be aware of when you create equity contracts.

How do digital nomads pay tax?

How to tackle the challenges of working as a digital nomad.

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

What you need to know.

How to terminate an employee for performance

Employee termination tips from Oyster's legal experts.

How to pay international employees overseas: A guide for distributed companies

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

New in January: Expanding our partner ecosystem

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

EOR vs. PEO: What's the difference, and which is better for distributed teams?

Understand which option is best for you.

Oyster appoints new VP of Customer Experience, Amanda Greene

Another exciting addition to our leadership team.

All about maternity leave in Italy

What you need to know.

Announcing Oyster’s affiliate program

What it is and how it works.

Technical recruiting tips for sourcing and hiring the best tech talent

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

Aligning an organization in hypergrowth mode with Dipti Salopek

Tips for mastering the art of alignment.

What is a bank SWIFT code?

And when do you need one?

Rethinking people operations on an international scale with Cory McGonigle Rose

Tips for navigating a global workforce.

The right to disconnect: A European overview

What this means for employees in Europe.

Oyster named Category Leader in G2's Winter Report

To end an incredible year of growth.

Thank you for making Oyster a G2 category leader

New in December: Expanding our partner ecosystem

Meet our newest partners!

How remote hiring can help tech companies build a more diverse workplace

One of the most important benefits of remote work.

What is asynchronous communication and how does it improve productivity?

We explore the benefits.

Navigating the global workforce with Cory McGonigle Rose [Podcast]

Strategies for people ops teams working across borders.

How Juno makes workplace benefits more personal

Juno knows all about taking care of a global team.

Oyster Bridges: The future is distributed

Some highlights from our latest event, Oyster Bridges.

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.

Winning the contest for global talent in 2022

We're at the center of a post-pandemic maelstrom.

Hiring tech professionals in a global talent shortage

How you can stand out in a competitive landscape.

Introducing Oyster’s new contractor product

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

Announcing new Oyster Academy courses for remote workers and HR leaders

Meet the new-look Oyster Academy.

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

There's immense value in an inclusive leadership model.

Introducing the new additions to Oyster’s leadership team

Meet Ellen Silver and Mark Frein.

Finding people and purpose: Ellen Silver on why she joined Oyster

Here's what drew Ellen to the Oyster team.

Creating culture with care: Mark Frein on joining Oyster as Chief People Officer

Introducing our new Chief People Officer.

Staying social as a remote team: How we do it

Get a peek at how we keep our global team connected.

New in November: Expanding our partner ecosystem

Learn more about our new partners.

Providing employee equity? What you need to know

What exactly is employee equity and how does it work?

Making the move to hybrid work with David Hanrahan

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

Equal opportunities in the hybrid workplace

Addressing the challenges of a hybrid work environment.

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

Uncover how your company can streamline HR processes.

What distributed companies need to know about non-compete agreements for independent contractors

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

The first hires we're making on our remote operations team

We share how we're building out this essential team.

How does parental leave in the Netherlands work?

We walk you through what it looks like.