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What is a relocation package, and what should it include?
From moving costs to visa support and more.
5 takeaways from Oyster’s 2025 Global Hiring Trends and Impact Report
Data and insights on the state of global hiring today.
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HR trends 2025: Key insights & strategies for the future
Discover how to navigate the new challenges
AI in HR: How will artificial intelligence impact the role of People teams?
Current trends and insights on adopting AI in People teams.
On-call pay: How it works and when to compensate employees
Learn how to build an airtight payment policy
Navigating hybrid work: Top tips from Oyster and LifeLabs Learning
Expert advice to optimize your hybrid work strategy.
Global expansion: Expert insights from Oyster and Athyna
Key strategies for expanding operations internationally.
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14 employee recognition ideas for your team
Show appreciation with these 14 employee recognition ideas.
Employers of Record (EORs) in the UAE: Everything you need to know
How an EOR can help you hire in the UAE.
Employer of record (EOR) in Sweden: A guide to the basics
Discover how an EOR service can help you hire in Sweden.
The do’s and don’ts of location-based compensation
How to create a fair global compensation strategy.
Guide to working with freelancers based overseas
A few tips for working with international freelancers.
Employers of Record (EORs) in India: Everything you need to know
Learn all you need to know about EOR services in India.
How to build connections between remote employees
Make remote employees feel connected with these tips.
Icebreaker ideas for remote meetings
Spark conversation among your remote team with these ideas.
How to build a hiring process for a non-profit organization
Find out how to achieve success in your non-profit hiring.
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Hiring internally vs externally: Pros and cons
How to decide between internal and external hiring.
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How to let employers know you're open to work on LinkedIn
How to be open to work on LinkedIn, the right way.
Five countries with the best labor and employment laws for workers’ rights
Explore the importance of solid labor and employment laws.
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 find a remote job in 5 steps: A full guide
Where to look and how to apply for a remote job.
The best places to work remotely
How your city can strengthen your work-from-home experience.
Working remotely abroad for a U.S. company: A complete guide
What you need to know when working remotely.
Checklist for making global employment packages
What to include in a global employment package.
How to onboard independent contractors: Onboarding Checklist
Seamlessly incorporate new talent into your organization.
EORs in the Philippines: Everything you need to know
Looking for an EOR in the Philippines? Learn more.
What is an offboarding checklist? And how to create one
Understand the importance of a solid offboarding process.
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12 best employee benefits and perks you should offer
Benefits to help companies stand out from the rest.
How to welcome a new employee to your team
Some simple steps you can take to welcome a new team member.
The 7 best remote job boards for 2022
Find your next opportunity with these top job boards.
What you need to know about Employers of Record (EORs) and Hiring in Germany
Find out more about hiring and EORs in Germany
Equity incentive plan: Benefits + how they work
Why equity incentive plans are popular recruitment tools.
Employers of record (EORs) in Brazil: Everything you need to know
Find out more about EOR services in Brazil.
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Employer of record in Spain: A guide to compliant hiring
Find out how to use an employer of record in Spain.
How to relocate an employee internationally
Help an employee navigate the relocation process.
From ESG to impact: Doing good on a global scale
It’s no longer possible for companies to ignore their impact
Pros and cons of a professional employer organization (PEO)
Professional employment organizations explained.
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Independent contractors vs employees: 4 key differences
Learn what sets independent contractors apart from employees
What’s the difference between a contractor and an employee?
Know the distinctions between a contractor and an employee.
Employer of record vs. staffing agency
Spot the difference between an EOR and a staffing agency.
Join us at Ascent by Oyster 2022
Register for free and join us at Ascent by Oyster on Aug 11
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How to convince a contractor to become a full-time employee
Having the discussion: contractor to employee.
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Differences between private vs. public healthcare
Understanding different types of insurance for employees.
How to build an effective and successful onboarding strategy
Cultivate a positive onboarding experience for your team.
What are statutory benefits? and its diferences with 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 to maintain security when employees work remotely
Your guide to network security for remote workers.
Sales Bonus vs. commission: What's the difference?
Understand the intricacies between a bonus and commission.
Utilizing HR contract management software
What you need to know about implementing contract management
How to complete new employee onboarding forms
Ensure employees complete all necessary onboarding work.
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.
Global employment platforms: What businesses needed yesterday and will depend on tomorrow
The world of work is evolving in favor of global employment.
What are the best countries for remote workers?
Discover the top countries to work remotely from.
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Offering benefits for part-time employees
Find out what benefits to offer your part-time employees.
How much does it cost to hire an employee?
How to calculate the cost of hiring an employee.
How to invoice as an independent contractor: Complete guide
Simple steps for sending an invoice as a contractor.
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 in the US?
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.
7 tax deductions for independent contractors in 2025
Common taxes independent contractors can deduct.
Paid vacation days by country: Which country has more days?
Vacation days based on your employee's country.
Can an independent contractor have a company email address?
Company email addresses for independent contractors.
The USPTO is a paragon of remote working
The USPTO truly understands what it means to be distributed.
Remote work resources, straight to your inbox
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