Awards and Recognitions
Recognition that reflects what our customers experience every day. We’re building global employment the way it should be: compliant, human, and built to scale. These awards highlight the impact of combining powerful technology with real, on-the-ground expertise.
Awards
- Lighthouse Tech Awards 2026 (FKA Unleash HR Tech): Oyster Named Best Global Solution in Core HR/Workforce category https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260312228204/en/Oyster-Named-Best-Global-HR-Solution-in-2026-Lighthouse-Tech-Awards
- UNLEASH HR Tech Award 2025: Oyster Named Best Global Solution in Employee Experience https://lhra.io/blog/hr-tech-awards-2025-winners-announced/
- The SaaS Awards 2025: Oyster Named Best SaaS Solution for HR & Workforce Management https://www.cloud-awards.com/software-as-a-service-awards/best-saas-for-hr-workforce-management
- TIARA Tech Awards 2024: Winner of the Employee Experience Solution of the Year https://talenttech.tiara.talint.co.uk/2024-winners/
- Global Payroll Awards 2024: Shortlisted in the ‘Employer of Record Organisation of the year’ category https://www.linkedin.com/posts/global-payroll
- SmartBrief Innovation Awards 2023: Workplace winner for Oyster Total Rewards https://www.smartbrief.com/original/innovations-in-workplace-technology
In the Media
A trusted voice on the future of global work.
- Inc. columns for Tony & Hadi: https://www.inc.com/author/hadi-moussa; https://www.inc.com/author/Tony-Jamous
- HR Brew/CEO transition: https://www.hr-brew.com/stories/2026/01/13/oyster-appoints-new-ceo-as-unicorn-looks-to-enter-the-next-phase-of-growth
- Series D TechCrunch story: https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/04/as-remote-working-keeps-rolling-oyster-raises-59m-series-d-at-1-2b-valuation/
- The Revenue Leaders Podcast (interview with Geraldine MacCarthy) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KhXfJyLNFaPNw9bN1kIlH
- Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-16/how-to-be-productive-on-fridays-companies-try-new-tricks-to-bring-work-back
- Josh Bersin Podcast: https://joshbersin.com/podcast/global-employment-at-scale-oyster-ceo-tony-jamous-explains/
- Fast Company B Corp article from Tony Jamous: -https://www.fastcompany.com/90913531/%25e2%2580%258b3-ways-to-ensure-your-mission-doesnt-get-sidelined-in-tough-economic-times
Industry leader
We’re proud to be recognized as a leader across multiple G2 categories for Spring 2026.
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Don’t take our word for it
When everything looks the same on paper, real results stand out. Oyster is consistently recognized by customers and industry experts for delivering measurable impact, from faster global hiring to stronger compliance and better employee experience. We’re proud to be rated highly across:
- ROI and time-to-value
- Global hiring and compliance
- Payroll and employee experience
- Ease of use and customer support
Because global employment isn’t just about software. It’s about getting it right, everywhere you hire.
