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Celebrating Pride Month as a distributed company

It starts with fostering inclusivity across timezones.

When do employers have to provide benefits?

Discover when your employees are entitled to get benefits.

The case for global talent in a downturn, and always

The time is now to hire global talent

Should HR teams set OKRs?

Should your People team set OKRs?

How to hire ethically

Some tips on making youre hiring process more ethical.

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.

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

What you need to know.

Do part-time employees get benefits?

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

True or false? 10 myths about hiring global employees

Common misconceptions about hiring global employees.

Hire equitably: Resources for hiring refugee talent

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!

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.

Why impact-driven businesses will come out on top in the war for talent with Nicholas Andreou [Podcast]

Fostering a sense of purpose at work is essential.

Meet Oyster Integrations: Your gateway to a seamless HR workflow

Streamline your global employment workflow.

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

We recap some of our favourite moments.

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 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.

Health insurance for non-employees: details to consider

Things to consider around health benefits for non-employees.

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.

Distributed agile: The challenges with distributed teams working agile

Best practices for remote teams.

Argentina payroll: What global companies need to know

Stay compliant with Argentina's local labor laws.

Why balance is the new hustle with Mai Ton [Podcast]

Tips for living a more well-rounded life.

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?

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.

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.

Leveling up distributed leadership with Lingo Live's Tyler Muse

What leadership looks like for the new world of work.

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

Learn how to manage projects across multiple countries.

Why your workplace strategy is now your talent strategy with Tushar Agarwal [Podcast]

How to retain talent through a flexible workplace approach.

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.

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

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

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

Managing a globally distributed team just got easier.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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?

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

Tips for riding the wave of hypergrowth.

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.

Your tech talent guide: How to attract, hire, and retain top talent at tech companies

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.

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.

Connection through conflict with Kimberly Bringas [Podcast]

Conflict isn't always a bad thing.

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?

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

Save yourself time and headaches by starting here.

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

Learn all about her experience managing a global team.

5 proven strategies to get a diverse applicant pool from a range of countries

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

Managing a small team on a global scale [Podcast]

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

What is IRS Form W-8BEN?

Don’t worry—it's not as complicated as it sounds.

The challenges of hiring diverse talent

How we’re implementing diverse hiring practices at Oyster.

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.

Exploring location-agnostic pay with Leia Rollag

It's about more than just compensation.

Download Oyster's Impact Framework

Should where you live determine what you're paid? [Podcast]

A deep dive into the location-agnostic compensation model.

What is EPL insurance?

Our legal team breaks it down.

Introducing the New World of Work podcast

The working world is a lot different these days.

Let’s create a more equal world, one remote hire at a time

Here's how Oyster is helping companies make sure it happens.

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

Announcing our new initiative, Oyster for Impact.

COVID-19 and the return to the office

The return to the office is proving to be complicated.

The three EOR operating models: How to find the right fit for your company

Direct, indirect, or hybrid—which is right for you?

How to avoid permanent establishment risk

Learn what it is and how it can be avoided.

How we're building the best distributed team in the world

Our CEO, Tony Jamous, shares all the details.

The power of an asynchronous work week

What if there were no internal meetings for a week?

Parental leave in France: The nuts and bolts of paternity and maternity leave in France

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

How to offer employee bonuses across globally distributed teams

Read this before you jump on the bandwagon.

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

It's the sustainable solution.

What is a Head of Remote?

Hear it from Oyster’s own Head of Remote.

Building in Public: Why we're sharing our stories

Introducing our new content series.

How to run effective employee reviews on distributed teams

We share our top tips for success.

The springtime of impact entrepreneurship

Now is the time for mission-driven companies to thrive.

The ultimate guide to learning and development for remote teams

We show you how—step-by-step.

Going remote: How Kevin Henriquez became a remote product designer

From software developer to fully remote product designer.

What is a PEO? EOR? GEO? AOR? Our legal expert weighs in

Confused by these terms? We’ve got you covered.

Employee misclassification: The risks for distributed companies

What you need to know to avoid misclassifying your workers.

How to unlock the superpowers of distributed teams to outperform their in-office counterparts

You too can inspire your distributed teams to greatness.

How much does an employee cost?

Employee costs go beyond just salaries.

Best tips for supporting working parents in your distributed team

These small changes will make a big difference.

Global HR compliance: Dealing with HR issues within distributed teams

The most common challenges and how to handle them.

Top 3 performance challenges of distributed teams and how to overcome them

We share what we've learned so far.

Hiring remote contractors? What you need to know

Make sure you take these issues into consideration.

The future of work is here: Our top 7 takeaways from Ascent by Oyster

The event is over, but the learning continues.

What’s to come in the world of remote work

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

Announcing our new free distributed HR toolkit

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

Oyster teams up with industry-leading HR service providers

We're expanding our partner ecosystem.

Download The Future of HR Report

Announcing our $50M series B funding round

A major milestone for Oyster.

Sitting down with Jo Palmer of Pointer Remote

Takeaways from Jo Palmer's episode, Distributed Discussions.

Sitting down with Laurel Farrer of Distribute Consulting

Top takeaways from Laurel Farrer's podcast episode.

The (remote) future of talent acquisition [VIDEO]

More remote working means more remote hiring.

Remote brains don’t have to drain

Tackling the problem of brain-drain in a post-COVID-19 world

On the importance of flow

A state of flow is the secret to productivity.

Opening Lebanon for remote employment

It's time to focus on Lebanon as a talent market.

Remote culture, recruiting, and open source

Remote companies can draw inspiration from open source.

Dawn of the distributed age

New ways of working are upon us.

10 takeaways from the Facebook remote working town hall

Learn from Facebook's new remote working policies

The evolving relation of compensation and location

Does an employee's compensation need to reflect location?

The remote work power shift

Who's driving the future? Read on to find out.

The USPTO is a paragon of remote working

The USPTO truly understands what it means to be distributed.

Remote working statistics and the impact of COVID-19

How will COVID-19 accelerate the adoption of remote working?

What countries offer free health care?