Oyster Team

Oyster is a global employment platform designed to enable visionary HR leaders to find, engage, pay, manage, develop, and take care of a thriving distributed workforce.

Guía sobre licencias de maternidad en países de todo el mundo

Una guía sobre licencias de maternidad en todo el mundo.

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Strategic workforce planning: Guide and process

Learn the benefits of strategic workforce planning.

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Salary vs. hourly pay: Differences + pros and cons

Discover the pros and cons of salary versus hourly pay.

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Part-time vs. full-time jobs: What's the difference?

Understand the differences between part-time vs full-time

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6 best payroll services for small businesses in 2025

Explore the best payroll solutions for small businesses

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Beyond compliance: Best practices for hiring success

Tips to overcome the challenges of hiring compliance

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What is an employee wellness program? 8 examples

Learn how to implement effective wellness programs

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Announcing Oyster’s integration with ADP Workforce Now®

Build and manage a global team with ease.

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7 types of employment contracts and when to use them

Discover the types of employment contracts.

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Payroll tax vs. income tax: Understanding the differences

Compare payroll tax versus income tax.

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How to switch your EOR provider

What you need to know to ensure a seamless transition.

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Looking for a PEO in Singapore? Here’s what you need to know

How and why to partner with a PEO in Singapore.

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It’s the little things that make a big difference: July product updates

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Looking for a PEO in Australia? Here’s what you need to know

A guide to working with PEOs in Australia.

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How to offer locally competitive salaries

Make competitive offers and score top talent.

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Looking for a PEO in the Philippines? Here’s what you need to know

A guide to working with PEOs in the Philippines.

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How many pay periods are in a year? Guide for employers

Explore the different pay periods in a year and how they aff

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Payroll service cost in 2025: A guide

Discover how much payroll services cost

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8 best employee reward programs & how to create one

Employee rewards programs help boost your team morale.

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6 best international payroll providers of 2025

Here are our top picks for international payroll providers.

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How to set up direct deposit for employees

Discover the benefits of payroll direct deposits.

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Delivering impact in challenging times: Oyster’s 2024 impact report

Learn about our impact highlights from the past year.

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A complete guide to independent contractor liability insurance

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Enhanced salary research and misclassification protection: June product updates

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What is employee life cycle? The 9 stages in HR

Understand each stage of the employee life cycle

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Legislation lowdown: Expert insights on current trends in global employment law

Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant.

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1099-NEC vs. 1099-MISC: Differences & deadlines

Explore the differences between Forms 1099-NEC vs 1099-MISC

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What is a contingent worker?

Explore the benefits of hiring contingent workers

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1099 vs. W-2 workers: What's the difference?

Learn the differences between 1099 versus W-2 employees

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Small business employee benefits: A quick guide

Learn how to build a small business employee benefit package

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Gross pay vs. net pay: What's the difference?

Learn how to differentiate between the two

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Oyster is a Josh Bersin Company Galileo™ Trusted Content Program Partner

How Oyster’s insights are powering next-gen HR tools.

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

Discover how an EOR service can help you hire in Ireland.

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Top countries for hiring tech talent in 2024

Include these 8 hot spots in your search for tech talent.

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Better contractor management, new benefits, and more: May product updates

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What is payroll processing? How to do it in 7 steps

Learn what payroll processing is.

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India labor laws: A complete guide

Hiring in India? Start here!

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A complete guide to global expansion with international talent

How to expand your business across borders.

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

A guide to working with EOR services in Finland.

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A guide to understanding employment law in Canada

Hiring in Canada? Here's a guide to get you started!

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

Get up to speed with using an EOR service in South Africa.

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A guide to Form 1099 for companies with US contractors

Learn how to fill out a 1099 form.

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Exempt vs. nonexempt employees: What's the difference?

Learn the differences between exempt vs nonexempt employees

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

Learn how an EOR service can help you hire in Denmark.

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What are payroll deductions? Types and how they work

Learn about the different types of payroll deductions.

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Crafting inclusive job descriptions: Best practices to attract diverse global talent

How to write clear and bias-free job descriptions.

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

Learn how an EOR service can help you hire in Belgium.

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Global payroll, enhanced user permissions, and more: April product updates

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

Learn how an EOR service can help you hire in Chile.

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Unlocking global talent: Key trends and insights from G2 and Oyster

A deep dive into global employment data and trends.

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Looking for a PEO in Thailand? Here’s what you need to know

A guide to using PEO services in Thailand.

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Looking for a PEO in Mexico? Here’s what you need to know

How and why to partner with a PEO in Mexico.

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Looking for a PEO in Spain? Here’s what you need to know

How a PEO can help you hire and manage employees in Spain.

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Looking for a PEO in Portugal? Here’s what you need to know

A guide to working with PEOs in Portugal.

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

A guide to using EOR services in Italy.

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Secure work visas, offer equity in 42 countries, and more: March product updates

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Hiring independent contractors in Portugal: Everything you need to know

Learn all about hiring Portuguese contractors.

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Hiring independent contractors in Spain: Everything you need to know

Discover the ins and outs of hiring contractors in Spain.

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Add external recruiters, process offboarding smoothly, and more: February product updates

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

A guide to working with EOR services in Singapore.

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Hiring independent contractors in the Philippines: Everything you need to know

How and why to hire contractors in the Philippines.

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

Learn how an EOR service can help you hire in Australia.

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Building a global talent strategy: Top tips from Oyster’s VP of People

Expert advice to help you start recruiting internationally.

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Simpler onboarding, automated leave carryover, and more: January product updates

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Contractor management updates, time off features, and more: December product updates

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The 20 best countries to hire customer service workers

Top countries for sourcing customer service talent.

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

A guide to using EOR services in Thailand.

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The 20 best countries to hire marketers

Include these countries in your search for marketing talent.

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Follow the Sun: How our distributed company celebrates our annual virtual event

Learn about Oyster's annual company gathering.

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Pay Bands, Carta integration, hiring automation improvements and more: November product updates

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The 20 best countries to hire freelancers

Include these countries in your search for freelance talent.

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The 4 most challenging countries to hire in: A guide for People leaders

Get insights on how to overcome the challenges.

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How to get started with global hiring

Learn how to start building a global team.

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Save time & effort with these 9 updates: Q3 product updates

See what's new this quarter.

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Hibob & Workday integrations, salary insights, and more: Q2 product updates

See what's new this quarter.

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

Get up to speed with EORs in Switzerland.

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3 new integrations + templates for faster hiring: Q1 product updates

See what's new this quarter.

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

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

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

Discover how an EOR service can help you hire in Poland.

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Looking for a PEO in Canada? Here’s what you need to know

All you need to know about using a PEO in the True North.

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Looking for a PEO in the Netherlands? Here’s what you need to know

All you need to know about using a PEO in the Netherlands.

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Looking for a PEO in Switzerland? Here’s what you need to know

Want to use a PEO in Switzerland? We've got you covered.

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5 real business challenges you can solve with global hiring

Overcome these hurdles through the power of global hiring.

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The 20 best countries to hire developers

Include these countries in your search for top developers.

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4 risks of expanding a business internationally

The advantages are clear, the risks—not so much.

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Building a global HR policy framework

These incredients make for a robust global HR framework.

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How to find the right global employment partner

Not all global employment partners are made equal

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Oyster named a leader in new G2 category for global employment platforms

We've been named as a leading global employment platform.

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EOR vs. Entity: What’s the best setup for global employment?

How to choose between an EOR vs. an Entity for global hiring

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Hiring independent contractors in India: Everything you need to know

All you need to know about hiring contractors in India

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How to communicate compensation changes to your employees

Learn how to effectively communicate changes to compensation

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5 reasons to hire employees in India

India is a top hiring destination for remote global talent.

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10 risks of running global payroll and how to mitigate them

Actionable tips to help avoid 10 common global payroll risks

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7 benefits of streamlining global payroll operations

Key advantages of streamlining your company's global payroll

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14 compensation philosophy examples to guide your global pay decisions

Inspiration for your own company's compensation philosophy

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3 different compensation models to consider

Some things to consider when choosing a compensation model.

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Hiring independent contractors in Europe: Everything you need to know

Here's some information on how to hire contractor in Europe.

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A straightforward guide to employee misclassification for global companies

All you need to know about employee misclassification.

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Hiring independent contractors in Mexico: Everything you need to know

The benefits and risks of hiring contractors in Mexico.

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Hiring independent contractors in Canada: Everything you need to know

Find out all about hiring Canadian contractors

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