August calls for AI and automation

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Oyster Product Updates: August 2025

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When speed matters, thereโ€™s no room for waiting games or repetitive tasks. This month, weโ€™re introducing two product updates designed to boost efficiencyโ€”powered by AI and automation, so you can move faster and focus on what matters most.

Get answers instantly with AI-powered support

Got questions about global employment or the Oyster platform? Say, โ€œhow do local laws impact overtime calculationsโ€ or โ€œhow do I manage timesheetsโ€? Now, you can get answers right away using our AI-powered supportโ€”no need to wait for our support team!

Built on Oysterโ€™s deep help center knowledge and local employment expertise, it delivers accurate, up-to-date answers 24/7.

How do you access it? Simply select โ€œSee AI Responseโ€ when submitting a support request and get help in seconds. Give it a try!

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Automate contract updates with our Personio integration

If you're using Personio, our integration can save you time by syncing employee data automatically between platformsโ€”no need for double data entry.

And now, weโ€™ve made it even better. The integration automatically syncs job title and salary changes, helping you keep employment contracts accurate and up to date. Less manual work. Fewer errors. More peace of mind.

Watch this short step-by-step guide created by Eduarda, one of our product managers. Sheโ€™ll show you how to activate these enhancements.

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Hiring in Mexico just got easier

Managing team members in Mexico is now simpler, faster, and fully handled by Oysterโ€”from end to end. With direct hiring, you can now expect:ย 

  • An all-in-one platform for managing team members: Handle expenses, contracts, time off, payslips, benefits, and more, directly on Oysterโ€™s platform.

  • Faster, more responsive support: With expanded internal expertise, youโ€™ll experience quicker guidance and resolution.

  • Increased payroll flexibility: Now, the monthly payroll cut-off is the 10th of each month.ย 

Curious about the cost of hiring in Mexico through Oyster?

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What else is new?

Attention: API & webhook users! Weโ€™ve made key improvements to simplify timesheet and compensation workflows. Now you can:

  • Fully manage timesheets via API (create, submit, update, delete)

  • Get real-time webhook notifications for key timesheet events

  • Automate monthly bonuses and allowances via APIโ€”cutting down on delays and manual work

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Thatโ€™s it for this monthโ€™s product updates! Stay tuned for even more exciting features coming soon.

Learn more about Oyster

Watch our explainer video to learn all you need to know or book a demo with our team to get direct information.

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About Oyster

Whether youโ€™re engaging employees, contractors, or running payroll across borders, Oyster helps you bring on great talent by making global employment simple and human.โ€จโ€จWith Oyster, you get a platform that moves fast and in-house HR experts who care about getting it right. As the only B Corp-certified EOR, you can be sure that when you grow with Oyster, you grow responsibly.

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