Remote Work

Thought leadership and practical tips on working remotely.

Guide to adopting a flexible working strategy

How to introduce a flexible work strategy.

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.

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.

Career development planning for remote workers

Learn how to adapt your career planning for remote workers.

How much does it cost to hire in the US?

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

The human impact of remote work across borders and cultures

Opening doors to greater opportunity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How to find open to work candidates on LinkedIn

Tips for utilizing LinkedIn hiring tools.

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 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.

8 benefits of asynchronous work

Understanding the asynchronous advantage.

How to spot burnout on your distributed team

Spot and address the warning signs of remote team burnout.

How managers can support the wellbeing of their remote and distributed teams

Help teams avoid burnout, stress, and "always on" culture.

The best jobs for digital nomads and freelancers

Give one of these remote jobs a try!

Can you work from anywhere with a remote job?

Things to consider when working remotely.

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.

How to manage remote employees

Tips to create a well-managed team.

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.

10 practical tips for working abroad

Some top ideas for working internationally.

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 travel while working remotely

The benefits of traveling while working remotely.

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

Find out more about EOR services in Brazil.

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.

Looking beyond borders: Key takeaways from Ascent by Oyster 2022

Catch up with the strategies and tips shared at Ascent 2022.

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

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

Watch Oyster Ascent 2022 on demand

Revisit the insights from Ascent by Oyster.

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.

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

As told by startup workers.

How to apply for a remote work visa

Understand the process of applying for a remote work visa.

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.

Remote hiring for startups

Should your startup take a global approach to hiring?

When do employers have to provide benefits?

Discover when your employees are entitled to get benefits.

Understanding payroll rules and regulations

Payroll compliance is essential to running any business.

Understanding the employment barriers for refugees

Navigate the complexities of hiring refugee talent.

What are the best countries for remote workers?

Discover the top countries to work remotely from.

How to manage a global team

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

How to ace an online interview for a remote job

What you need to keep in mind.

How to invoice as a contractor

Simple steps for sending an invoice as a contractor.

How to provide health insurance for non-employees

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.

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.

Replacing work-life balance with work-life synergy

The future of work feels more human.

What to do when an employee's visa expires

Learn about employee visas here!

Driving remote engagement with HiBob's Annie Rosencrans

How the right tech can help build your distributed culture.

5 team-building ideas for remote teams

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

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

Learn how to manage projects across multiple countries.

Key takeaways from our 2022 Employee Expectations report

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

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

How employee expectations have changed after the pandemic.

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

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

How to find the best global employment solution for your business

Tips to help you find a service for employing globally.

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

Points to consider if you work remotely in another country.

How do digital nomads pay tax?

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

What is asynchronous communication and how does it improve productivity?

We explore the benefits.

Oyster Bridges: The future is distributed

Some highlights from our latest event, Oyster Bridges.

Managing conflict in a remote environment with Kimberly Bringas

Consider using conflict as an opportunity to connect.

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.

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.

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

You too can inspire your distributed teams to greatness.

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.

Going remote: How Chintan Patel went from no replies to fast-tracked for his first remote role

See how this job seeker developed skills for remote success.

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

We share what we've learned so far.

What’s to come in the world of remote work

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

Sitting down with Laurel Farrer of Distribute Consulting

Top takeaways from Laurel Farrer's podcast episode.

Going remote: How Mounya Sasso went from dietician to remote creative copywriter

A Remote Ready success story.

Are you remote ready?

Looking to level up your remote work skills? We can help.

Spoiler alert! Not every remote structure is the same

Remote, distributed, hybrid? What's the difference?

5 skills to master for landing your dream remote job

Ready to ditch the office commute?

3 key reasons why your remote work strategy failed (and what to do about it)

There's no one-size-fits-all remote work strategy.

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 remote work power shift

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

Remote working statistics and the impact of COVID-19

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