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Hiring across borders

Five Mistakes Companies Make When Expanding Into Europe

Global expansion across Europe fails for the same five reasons, and they're all connected.

Hiring across borders

How to Turn Global Hiring Into Strategic Workforce Design

Learn how to use recruiting data, a strategic EOR partnership, and cross-functional alignment to turn global hiring into intentional workforce design.

Hire anywhere. Stay compliant everywhere.

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Global Payroll and Benefits

Las 6 mejores empresas de Employer of Record (EOR) en 2026

Descubre los mejores servicios de Employer of Record.

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EOR vs. PEO: En quรฉ se diferencian y cuรกl elegir

Descubra quรฉ modelo se adapta mejor a su estrategia de contrataciรณn global.

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EORs in the Philippines: Everything you need to know

Looking for an EOR in the Philippines? Learn more.

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Articles

From ESG to impact: Doing good on a global scale

Itโ€™s no longer possible for companies to ignore their impact

Hiring Contractors

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5 risks of hiring independent contractors

What employers should be aware of when hiring a contractor.

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How to relocate an employee internationally

Help an employee navigate the relocation process.

Global Payroll and Benefits

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Parental leave pay in Australia: Complete guide

Ensure you're staying compliant.

Global Payroll and Benefits

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Creating a global benefits strategy

Build a strong global benefits strategy for your team.

Engagement and Culture

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Three ways to build strong relationships with your hybrid team

From adapting workflows to adopting new software.

Hiring Contractors

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How to know when itโ€™s time to convert a contractor to a full-time employee

Officially converting a contractor to an employee.

Talent Acquisition

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Why is Latin America a great market for tech companies?

Explore some of the reasons behind this success.

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Pros and cons of a professional employer organization (PEO)

Professional employment organizations explained.

Hiring Contractors

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Non-solicitation agreements for independent contractors explained

Things you should know about contractor agreements.

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What is an indefinite contract?

Understanding employment contract options.

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Creating a payroll breakdown

Understanding payroll taxes & your employer responsibility.

Talent Acquisition

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How to recruit globally

Tips to help you recruit talent from across the globe.

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How to convince a contractor to become a full-time employee

Having the discussion: contractor to employee.

Engagement and Culture

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How to avoid burnout on your distributed team

Exploring the importance of boundaries.

Hiring Contractors

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When does an independent contractor become an employee?

The independent contractor-to-employee conversion.

Articles

How to account for PTO in payroll

A guide for factoring PTO into your payroll schedule.

Managing Distributed Teams

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HR challenges in multinational companies and solutions

Hint: Technology is a huge help!

Hiring Contractors

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How to hire independent contractors

A overview of how to hire independent contractors.

Managing Distributed Teams

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Managing your operational expenses for remote workers

Better manage your business expenses to pay remote workers.

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How to build an effective and successful onboarding strategy

Cultivate a positive onboarding experience for your team.

Global Payroll and Benefits

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Mexico labor laws: A comprehensive guide to employment

Hiring in Mexico? Start here!

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How to know your salary worth

Form a clear understanding of your salary worth.

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What are statutory benefits? and its diferences with non-statutory benefits

Identifying the different types of benefits.

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How to apply for a remote work visa

Understand the process of applying for a remote work visa.

Managing Distributed Teams

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How much is health insurance for 1099 workers?

Must-knows about insurance for independent contractors.

Managing Distributed Teams

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Why operationalizing distributed work means going beyond just technology

Creating an effective remote work environment for your team.

Talent Acquisition

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How to hire remote employees

Explore the numerous benefits of hiring remote employees.

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How to maintain security when employees work remotely

Your guide to network security for remote workers.

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Utilizing HR contract management software

What you need to know about implementing contract management

Talent Acquisition

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Finding and hiring tech talent around the world

Grab a copy of our ebook written in partnership with Hired!

Global Payroll and Benefits

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Health insurance for foreign nationals

How to provide health insurance to foreign nationals.

Talent Acquisition

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Remote hiring for startups

Should your startup take a global approach to hiring?

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How to complete new employee onboarding forms

Ensure employees complete all necessary onboarding work.

Talent Acquisition

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4 reasons to hire developers in Brazil

Brazil is a top choice for hiring developer talent.

Employers

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Why do companies hire internationally?

Here's why employers recruit top talent globally.

Events

How to Build and Scale a High-Performance Hiring Team

Global expansion often exposes recruiting bottlenecks as early hiring processes and team structures break under increased complexity. This webinar covers how to scale a global recruiting org using better systems and AI without proportionally increasing headcount.

Events

The Oyster Executive Circle - Toronto Edition

Join Oysterโ€™s executive team for an exclusive evening at Toronto featuring premium cocktails, elevated bites, and meaningful conversations with senior business leaders. Connect with the team and explore the future of global hiring in a relaxed, high-end setting.

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Tactical Hiring and Strategic Workforce Design

In this webinar, Ashby and Oyster explore how talent leaders are moving from reactive hiring to intentional workforce design.

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What AI Is Changing in the People Stack

See how AI is turning People systems from record-keeping into smart, automated workflows. Join Milly Parker (Oyster) and Giovanni Luperti (Humaans) to explore practical ways AI is reshaping work for People, Talent, and Operations teams.

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Ask an Expert: The 2026 Guide to Hiring Globally

In this session, Hibaaq Abdillahi and Patricia Piticas (Director & Senior Managing Counsel โ€“ Employment Products) move past the typical webinar format for a candid "office hours" on the reality of international employment. Get straight, practical answers grounded in what Oyster sees across hundreds of companies and more than 100 countries.

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EOR vs. Entity Isnโ€™t Binary

As companies expand globally, choosing between EOR and entity setup isnโ€™t black and white. Many leaders now take a hybrid approachโ€”combining both to move faster, manage risk, and scale sustainably.

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2026 Managers Strategy with Lifelabs Learning

As 2026 gets underway, many organizations are moving fast on ambitious strategies - but still overlooking the one factor that determines whether those plans actually succeed: manager readiness.

Events

Headcount Planning Workshop: Building your 2026 hiring plan with Ashby

A practical session for TA, HR, and FP&A leaders planning global growth in 2026.

Case Studies

Operations Nation

Operations Nation incorporรณ a su primer empleado internacional sin complicaciones con Oyster.

Case Studies

Muse Group

Muse Group escalรณ con confianza en 8 paรญses con Oyster

Case Studies

Paired

Paired ampliรณ su equipo en 6 paรญses con Oyster

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Lava.AI

Lava.AI ampliรณ su equipo en EE. UU. y a nivel global sin complicaciones con TriNet y Oyster

Case Studies

Laminar Projects

Laminar Projects cambiรณ a Oyster para lograr cumplimiento escalable y alta calidad de servicio

Case Studies

Embeddable

Embeddable switched to Oyster to scale confidently with expert guidance

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