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Hiring across borders

Work Permit vs. Work Visa: Why Most Employers Should Choose Neither

Work permit vs. work visa: the difference, when immigration is required, and why most employers hiring abroad need neither. A guide for HR teams.

Hiring across borders

German Labor Law: What Hiring in Germany Really Takes and Why Smart Companies Use an EOR

Strong employee protections, tenure-based notice, works councils, misclassification risk. What German labor law means for your hire, and how to de-risk it.

Hire anywhere. Stay compliant everywhere.

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Solutions and guides

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Global Payroll and Benefits

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

Discover the best Employer of Record services.

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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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Hiring across borders

EORs in the Philippines: Everything you need to know

Looking for an EOR in the Philippines? Learn more.

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Global Payroll and Benefits

January 21, 2026

Articles

Time and a half: What it is and how to calculate it?

Learn overtime laws to ensure compliance

Engagement and Culture

August 30, 2026

Articles

Building a globally inclusive workplace

DEI best practices for globally distributed organizations.

Global Payroll and Benefits

September 14, 2026

Articles

Guรญa completa sobre el salario medio en Alemania en 2025

Conoce el panorama salarial de Alemania y mantente competitivo

Global Payroll and Benefits

January 21, 2026

Articles

What is a merit increase? How it works + tips

Discover how to determine and calculate merit increases

Managing Distributed Teams

August 30, 2026

Articles

Onboarding best practices for hybrid teams

How to design an effective onboarding for hybrid employees.

Legal

April 3, 2026

Articles

ITIN vs. EIN vs. SSN: Diferencias clave explicadas

Aprende quรฉ nรบmero de identificaciรณn fiscal debes usar.

Oyster Product Updates

July 21, 2026

Articles

Compensation intelligence for your entire org: December product updates

See what's new this month.

Oyster Product Updates

March 23, 2026

Articles

Announcing Oysterโ€™s enhanced co-branding feature

Customize the Oyster app to reflect your brand identity.

Global Payroll and Benefits

August 4, 2026

Articles

Porcentaje promedio de bonos por industria en 2025

Aprende cuรกndo ofrecer bonos y quรฉ los hace competitivos

Global Payroll and Benefits

August 28, 2026

Articles

Los 6 mejores proveedores de nรณmina internacional en 2025

Estas son nuestras principales recomendaciones para gestiona

Remote Work

August 19, 2026

Articles

5 proven benefits of remote work for employers

Considering the benefits of remote work.

Managing Distributed Teams

August 28, 2026

Articles

How to manage a hyper-growth startup in 2025

It can be a rollercoaster, but we have you covered.

Hiring Contractors

March 9, 2026

Articles

How to pay independent contractors: A guide for 2026

All about payment terms, methods, and best practices.

Global Payroll and Benefits

July 16, 2026

Articles

Guรญa sobre el permiso de maternidad y paternidad en Francia

Esto es lo que necesitas saber para mantener a tu empresa en cumplimiento.

Engagement and Culture

March 23, 2026

Articles

Navigating change: Addressing manager burnout in times of transition

Strategies to support managers and prevent burnout.

Global Payroll and Benefits

August 18, 2026

Articles

Cรณmo calcular el porcentaje de aumento salarial: Guรญa para empleadores

Aprende cรณmo calcular el porcentaje de aumento salarial con esta guรญa pensada para empleadores.

August 28, 2026

Articles

How to find a remote job in X steps: A full guide

Where to look and how to apply for a remote job.

August 28, 2026

Articles

9 steps for a successful hiring process

Create a detailed and thorough hiring process.

Global Payroll and Benefits

September 11, 2026

Articles

13 unique employee benefits ideas to inspire and motivate talent

Offer creative perks and learn how to implement them.

Legal

August 30, 2026

Articles

What is equity financing? How it works + pros and cons

Learn how equity financing works

Engagement and Culture

August 28, 2026

Articles

What is an employee wellness program? 8 examples

Learn how to implement effective wellness programs

Global Payroll and Benefits

August 30, 2026

Articles

ยฟEn quรฉ dรญas festivos se recibe pago de tiempo y medio en los Estados Unidos?

Descubre los conceptos esenciales del pago de tiempo y medio

Global Payroll and Benefits

August 19, 2026

Articles

Salario vs. pago por hora: Diferencias + ventajas y desventajas

Descubre los pros y contras del salario frente al pago por hora

Global Payroll and Benefits

August 30, 2026

Articles

What is employer-sponsored health insurance?

Learn how it supports employee well-being

Talent Acquisition

August 28, 2026

Articles

Best PEO service providers of 2026

Find the right PEO services for your business.

Talent Acquisition

August 28, 2026

Articles

Cรณmo contratar trabajadores remotos: Pasos para hacerlo bien

11 puntos clave para ayudarte a contratar trabajadores remotos.

Legal

August 28, 2026

Articles

What is a bank SWIFT code?

And when do you need one?

Talent Acquisition

August 30, 2026

Articles

Tips for hiring new employees

How to have a clearly defined hiring process.

August 28, 2026

Articles

How to write a vacation request: Examples and templates

The process of requesting time off from work.

Managing Distributed Teams

August 28, 2026

Articles

How to set up remote onboarding for new employees

Learn to simplify remote onboarding.

August 30, 2026

Articles

Los mejores lugares para trabajar de forma remota

How your city can strengthen your work-from-home experience.

Legal

February 20, 2026

Articles

Formularios 1040 vs. 1099: ยฟCuรกl es la diferencia?

Conoce las diferencias para que puedas superar la temporada de impuestos sin complicaciones.

Global Payroll and Benefits

August 18, 2026

Articles

Pay compression: What it is and how to avoid it

Learn the causes, impacts, and prevention methods.

August 30, 2026

Articles

Cรณmo funciona el pago por disponibilidad (o guardia) y cรณmo calcularlo

Aprende a crear una polรญtica de pago a prueba de fallos

Remote Work

August 30, 2026

Articles

Navigating hybrid work: Top tips from Oyster and LifeLabs Learning

Expert advice to optimize your hybrid work strategy.

Global Payroll and Benefits

August 18, 2026

Articles

Pay equity explained: What it is and why itโ€™s important

Learn why pay equity matters for your compesation policy

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.

Events

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.

Events

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.

Events

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.

Events

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.

Events

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

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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