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How to manage payroll and compliance internationally

Understand what global payroll compliance means for you.

Guide to adopting a flexible working strategy

How to introduce a flexible work strategy.

EORs vs. subsidiary: Which is the better option?

Compare EORs and subsidiaries for global expansion.

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

All you need to know about using EOR services in France.

How to create an independent contractor agreement

Learn how to create an independent contractor agreement.

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

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

Planning meetings across time zones

Tips to help plan meetings across time zones.

10 things to include in an employee handbook

What content should you include in an employee handbook?

7 things to include in a remote work policy

Things to consider when creating a remote work policy doc.

How to keep a remote team organized

Tips to help you keep a remote team organized.

How to find the best global employment organization for your business

Here’s what you should know about partnering with a GEO.

How to create an employee engagement survey

How to ensure that your employees care about their work.

Career development planning for remote workers

Learn how to adapt your career planning for remote workers.

How to provide company wellness programs for your employees

How to put together wellness programs for your employees.

How much does it cost to hire in Canada?

Find out the true cost of hiring in Canada.

How much does it cost to hire in the US?

Get an idea of the associated costs of hiring in the US.

Global talent acquisition: 5 tips for your international hiring strategy

How to identify and recruit talent from across the globe.

How to set employee expectations for remote work

How remote work guidelines lead to greater efficiency.

Embracing cultural differences in the workplace

A closer look at cultural diversity in the workplace.

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.

Remote employee training tips

How to create a training program for remote workers.

Best practices for setting goals and measuring success with remote workers

Discover more about the best way to evaluate remote workers.

Announcing Oyster’s SOC 2 compliance

Learn about Oyster's high security standards.

5 benefits of hiring remote workers in 2023

Considering the benefits of remote work.

How to build connections between remote employees

Make remote employees feel connected with these tips.

How to build a hiring process for a non-profit organization

Non-profit hiring differs from other organizations.

How does hiring automation work?

Using automated hiring to gain a competitive edge.

The tax implications of working remotely from another state

Common tax implications of remote work.

How long should a probationary period be?

A quick insight into probationary periods around the world.

A new paradigm for employee performance

Is today's performance management a flawed system?

What are stock options for employees?

Here's an intro to common types of employee stock options.

Introducing Oyster’s Customer Advisory Board

Meet the inaugural members of our Customer Advisory Board!

How to find interns to work for your startup

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

Unlocking the next gear of knowledge work

The physical office is in the tail lights of knowledge work

How to ask your boss to work remotely

Tips for transitioning into remote work.

Guide to H-1B visas for employers

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

How to find open to work candidates on LinkedIn

Tips for utilizing LinkedIn hiring tools.

15 ideas for virtual company retreats

Find the perfect virtual retreat for your team.

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

A guide to understanding employer tax obligations.

What equipment do I need to work remotely?

Creating a proper work from home set up.

How to successfully re-onboard after PTO or leave

Learn how to avoid stress and overwhelm after PTO or leave.

How to build a more efficient hiring process

Create a detailed and thorough hiring process.

How to let employers know you're open to work on LinkedIn

How to be open to work on LinkedIn, the right way.

5 ways to reduce your hiring costs

How to lower hiring costs when seeking talent.

Five countries with the best labor and employment laws for workers’ rights

Explore the importance of solid labor and employment laws.

Which countries offer digital nomad visas?

We explore 35 countries that offer digital nomad visas.

How much does it cost to hire internationally?

The costs associated with growing your team internationally.

How to network when you work from home

Make meaningful connections while working remotely.

How to attract global talent to work for your company

Creating a well-defined global recruitment strategy.

How to stay afloat in times of transition and economic downturn

We explore 5 things you can do now.

What is included in a benefits package?

Strengthen your company's benefits package with these tips.

The advantages of hiring in emerging markets

Why companies are increasingly embracing globalization.

Calling people back to the office? Consider your workplace strategy first

Make the best decision for you and your team.

Global onboarding best practices

Set up new employees for long-term success.

Guide to hiring global employees

The intricacies of hiring global talent.

How to get a job working remotely: tips and tricks

Where to look and how to apply for a remote job.

Remote onboarding: the do’s and don’ts to get it right

Remote onboarding checklist inside!

The best cities to consider if you work from home

How your city can strengthen your work-from-home experience.

What to consider when working remotely for a U.S. company

What you need to know when working remotely.

How to increase psychological safety on remote teams

Tips for fostering a psychologically safe work environment.

8 benefits of asynchronous work

Understanding the asynchronous advantage.

People leaders share their expert advice for managing mental health in a remote environment

Tips straight from the experts.

Building trust in a remote work environment

Actionable tips for nurturing trust within remote teams.

Checklist for making global employment packages

What to include in a global employment package.

Utilizing global hiring automation

Your guide to understanding global automated hiring.

The best jobs for digital nomads and freelancers

Give one of these remote jobs a try!

How Oyster shines a light on the global hiring process

Oyster positions you with a competitive global advantage.

Can you work from anywhere with a remote job?

Things to consider when working remotely.

Contractor onboarding: Creating a checklist

Seamlessly incorporate new talent into your organization.

How a new way of working is creating a more balanced work culture

The cultural shift has helped bring positive change.

EORs in the Philippines: Everything you need to know

Looking for an EOR in the Philippines? Learn more.

The best tools for digital nomads and freelancers

Make your life easier with these tools.

Top workcation locations

Take some time away from your regular work space.

EORs in Portugal: Everything you need to know

What you should know when looking for an EOR in Portugal.

Creating an employee offboarding checklist

Understand the importance of a solid offboarding process.

Setting up a foreign subsidiary—the main advantages and disadvantages

We outline how to set one up (and some easier alternatives).

How to manage remote employees

Tips to create a well-managed team.

What are the most important employee benefits?

Benefits to help companies stand out from the rest.

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

Make passive income while working from anywhere.

How to welcome a new employee to your team

Some simple steps you can take to welcome a new team member.

How to land a remote role: 9 tips for remote workers

Stand out from the crowd and get the remote job you want.

Environmental benefits of remote work

How organizations can do their part.

The 7 best remote job boards for 2022

Find your next opportunity with these top job boards.

10 practical tips for working abroad

Some top ideas for working internationally.

Meet Oyster Integrations: Your gateway to a seamless HR workflow

Streamline your global employment workflow.

Understanding independent contractor taxes in the US

Find out more about independent contractor taxes in the US.

The advantages of remote working

Discover the advantages & benefits of remote work.

Why are companies switching to remote work?

With remote work seeing a surge, discover why many companies

How to work from anywhere

Working from anywhere is easier than ever before.

How to get hired anywhere with Oyster’s Global Employment Pass

Ready to get hired anywhere?

What you need to know about Employers of Record (EORs) and Hiring in Germany

Find out more about hiring and EORs in Germany

4 common mistakes that affect distributed team efficiency

We explore common mistakes and how you can avoid them.

Leading with compassion: How to cultivate well-being in a distributed workplace

What can leaders do to cultivate well-being?

Equity incentive plans: What are they and how do you offer them?

Why equity incentive plans are popular recruitment tools.

How to travel while working remotely

The benefits of traveling while working remotely.

Remote check-ins: Setting up effective meetings for distributed teams

Improve the efficiency of your remote meetings today.

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

Find out more about EOR services in Brazil.

How to mitigate risks while hiring independent contractors

Avoid these common risks associated with hiring contractors.

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

Understanding EORs in Canada.

Do companies have to offer paid time off?

Explore PTO requirements around the world.

How to hire someone from another country

Expand your recruitment efforts.

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

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

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

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

The most pressing challenges of international HR (and how to solve them)

The best strategies for overcoming these common challenges.

Six savvy questions to ask before outsourcing payroll

These considerations will help you find the right provider.

What to look for in a global employment solution

Make sure to consider these six key areas.

From ESG to impact: Doing good on a global scale

It’s no longer possible for companies to ignore their impact

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.

How to relocate an employee internationally

Help an employee navigate the relocation process.

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.

How to deliver global consistency when equipping remote workers

The same experience for every employee, everywhere.

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

Officially converting a contractor to an employee.

Three ways to build strong relationships with your hybrid team

From adapting workflows to adopting new software.

Why is Latin America a great market for tech companies?

Explore some of the reasons behind this success.

Building an effective onboarding program for remote workers

Improve retention and productivity with great onboarding.

10 companies with remote work policies

Remote work is here to stay.

Join us at Ascent by Oyster 2022

Register for free and join us at Ascent by Oyster on Aug 11

How to recruit globally

Tips to help you recruit talent from across the globe.

How to convince a contractor to become a full-time employee

Having the discussion: contractor to employee.

How to avoid burnout on your distributed team

Exploring the importance of boundaries.

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

Understanding different types of insurance for employees.

How to account for PTO in payroll

A guide for factoring PTO into your payroll schedule.

Meet the people behind the numbers: What remote workers expect from employers

As told by startup workers.

How to hire independent contractors

A overview of how to hire independent contractors.

How to overcome the biggest learning and development challenges on distributed teams

Hint: Technology is a huge help!

How to build an effective and successful onboarding strategy

Cultivate a positive onboarding experience for your team.

Managing your operational expenses for remote workers

Better manage your business expenses to pay remote workers.

Mexico labor laws: A comprehensive overview

Hiring in Mexico? Start here!

How to know your salary worth

Form a clear understanding of your salary worth.

What's the difference between statutory and non-statutory benefits?

Identifying the different types of benefits.

How to apply for a remote work visa

Understand the process of applying for a remote work visa.

How much is health insurance for 1099 workers?

Must-knows about insurance for independent contractors.

Why operationalizing distributed work means going beyond just technology

Creating an effective remote work environment for your team.

The importance of hiring new employees

4 reasons you shouldn't downplay hiring a new employee.

How to hire remote employees

Explore the numerous benefits of hiring remote employees.

How to request vacation time

The process of requesting time off from work.

How to maintain security when employees work remotely

Your guide to network security for remote workers.

Communication strategies for remote teams

Start building an effective communication plan today.

The advantages of direct deposit for employees

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

Streamline global hiring and make an impact: June feature updates

See what's new this month.

Utilizing HR Contract Management Software

What you need to know about implementing contract management

Automating global hiring with Oyster

Learn about our new automated hiring process.

Finding and hiring tech talent around the world

Grab a copy of our ebook written in partnership with Hired!

Remote hiring for startups

Should your startup take a global approach to hiring?

4 reasons to hire developers in Brazil

Brazil is a top choice for hiring developer talent.

Celebrating Pride Month as a distributed company

It starts with fostering inclusivity across timezones.

The case for global talent in a downturn, and always

The time is now to hire global talent

When do employers have to provide benefits?

Discover when your employees are entitled to get benefits.

Should HR teams set OKRs?

Should your People team set OKRs?

How to hire ethically

Some tips for making your hiring process more ethical.

The Global Employment Report 2022: Exploring global hiring for fast-growing companies

Learn how global hiring can help your company thrive.

Global hiring: How to overcome the 5 biggest challenges of distributed work

Five ways to overcome the most common challenges.

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

Learn all about how we work at Oyster.

How to build a diverse team

Learn how a diverse team can make your business a success.

What is a global employment platform?

And why do companies need one?

Simplify global payroll with Oyster’s new integration with QuickBooks Online

Learn about how Oyster and QuickBooks Online work together.

Utilizing an onboarding tracker

Discover the benefits of a well-executed onboarding process.

How to make your remote hiring and onboarding process more inclusive for refugee candidates

How to overcome time zone differences

Learn how to harness the benefits of multiple time zones.

What are the best countries for remote workers?

Discover the top countries to work remotely from.

Understanding employer of record (EOR) services and their importance for distributed companies

What you need to know.

True or false? 10 myths about hiring global employees

Common misconceptions about hiring global employees.

Do part-time employees get benefits?

Find out what benefits to offer your part-time employees.

How to onboard a new employee

The basic guidelines for onboarding new employees.

How to manage a global team

Common challenges to be aware of when hiring a global team.

Streamline the end-to-end global employment process by connecting BambooHR to Oyster

Free up your calendar to focus on the bigger picture.

Oyster for Refugees: Bridging the gap between talent and opportunity

You have the power to make a big impact!

Building a hiring pipeline

Tips for building a successful hiring pipeline.

Do employers have to offer health insurance?

Are you required to provide healthcare to your team?

What taxes do employees pay on equity?

Learn more about taxes on equity.

4 ways to assess and hire for team fit at a distributed company

Learn how to hire for team fit (and why it's important).

How much does it cost to hire an employee?

How to calculate the cost of hiring an employee.

How to ace an online interview for a remote job

What you need to keep in mind.

Guide to maternity leave in countries around the world

A guide to maternity leave around the world.

Tips for hiring new employees

How to have a clearly defined hiring process.

Running Remote: Takeaways from the world's largest remote work conference

We recap some of our favourite moments.

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

See who's joined our partner network this month.

How to invoice as a contractor

Simple steps for sending an invoice as a contractor.

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?

15 tools every people operations manager needs when managing remote teams

Engage and support your remote team with these tools.

What’s the best way to pay independent contractors?

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

What are the different types of leave from work?

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

Distributed agile: The challenges with distributed teams working agile

Best practices for remote teams.

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.

Replacing work-life balance with work-life synergy

The future of work feels more human.

Introducing Oyster’s Time Zone Crossover Calculator

Ready to expand your team across time zones?

How to run an international background check

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

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.