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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.

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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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Legal

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What is IRS Form 941?

Learn all you need to know about IRS Form 941.

Legal

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Who pays for unemployment? Here's what you need to know

How unemployment insurance works for global employers

Hiring across borders

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The ultimate 2026 guide to HR software pricing

Explore HR software pricing styles and ranges.

Global Payroll and Benefits

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What are operating expenses (OpEx)? Definition and example

Learn the meaning of OpEx and see common examples.

Hiring across borders

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How to compliantly hire Indian developers

Learn how to find and hire Indian developers.

Global Payroll and Benefits

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Prepaid expenses guide: Definitions and examples

Learn prepaid expenses and how to record them accurately

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Performance appraisal guide: Types and examples

Use evaluations to build growth and transparency.

Legal

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Tax deductions and writeoffs for small businesses in 2026

Explore our checklist and learn how to claim deductions.

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S Corp vs. C Corp: Key differences and which one's better for you

Compare S corp vs. C corp structures.

Legal

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Self-employment tax: What it is and how to calculate it

Learn what self-employment tax is and how to calculate it.

Hiring across borders

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Moving to Switzerland: All you need to know

A guide to moving to Switzerland for work and life.

Engagement and Culture

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Unconscious bias at the workplace: Types and prevention tips

Learn how to be aware of it and reduce its impact.

Hiring across borders

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Moving to Mexico: Guide for expats and international workers

A guide to moving to Mexico for international workers.

Global Payroll and Benefits

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Holiday pay Philippines 2026: What to know

Learn how holiday pay in the Philippines works in 2025

Hiring Contractors

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How to hire 1099 employees in 3 simple steps

Learn how to hire 1099 employees.

Managing Distributed Teams

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10 onboarding best practices for a smooth start

Following onboarding best practices to help you welcome new hires.

Legal

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How to register a company in the UK in 8 steps

Follow this eight-step guide on registering a company in the U.K.

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How to calculate business startup costs

Get your forecast accurate ahead of time.

Hire Equitably

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How to hire employees for your small business: 6 simple steps

Build your dream team efficiently and effectively.

Legal

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Ensuring compliance across the employee life cycle

Hereโ€™s what to know about employing talent compliantly.

Managing Distributed Teams

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Japan work visa requirements: 2026 employer guide

Learn about eligibility criteria in this guide.

Global Payroll and Benefits

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Employee benefits in Ireland: Everything you need to know

Learn what benefits will put you at the top in Ireland.

Global Payroll and Benefits

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Exempt vs. nonexempt employees: Whatโ€™s the difference?

Learn how exemption status affects pay and overtime.

Talent Acquisition

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What is global expansion? A quick guide and the best strategies

How to expand your business across borders.

Legal

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What is a proof of employment letter? A guide and 3 templates

Learn what a proof of employment letter is.

Talent Acquisition

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Hiring globally? Key considerations for choosing where to hire

Expert advice to guide your global expansion strategy.

Managing Distributed Teams

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Remote employee experience across time zones: A playbook

Learn how build thriving distributed teams.

Oyster Product Updates

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August calls for AI and automation

See what's new this month.

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Employers of Record" (EOR) en Espaรฑa: Todo lo que necesitas saber

ยฟBuscas un EOR en Espaรฑa? Aquรญ tienes lo que necesitas saber

Global Payroll and Benefits

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14 compensation philosophy examples

Inspiration for your own company's compensation philosophy

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Salud privada vs. pรบblica: Principales diferencias

Entendiendo los diferentes tipos de seguros para empleados.

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Employer of record in Canada: A concise guide

Understanding EORs in Canada.

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Hiring internally vs externally: Pros and cons

How to decide between internal and external hiring.

Global Payroll and Benefits

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Los principales paรญses con atenciรณn mรฉdica gratuita en 2026

Descubre quรฉ paรญses cuentan con cobertura sanitaria universal.

Hire Equitably

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Do contractors get holiday pay?

Find out if independent contractors are entitled to PTO.

Global Payroll and Benefits

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How to calculate work hours in 6 steps

Learn how to calculate hours worked and pay.

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.

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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

Case Studies

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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