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Oyster is a global employment platform designed to enable visionary HR leaders to find, engage, pay, manage, develop, and take care of a thriving distributed workforce.

Making the case for global hiring: A guide for People leaders

How to convince your C-team to hire global talent.

HR Professionals Day 2025: 6 ways to celebrate at work

Recognize your People team with these ideas.

10 best human resources information systems (HRIS) of 2025

Discover the best HRIS options of 2025.

10 of the most common employee benefits in 2024

Find out what the 10 most common employee benefits are.

Employers of Record (EORs) in the UAE: Everything you need to know

How an EOR can help you hire in the UAE.

Sales Bonus vs. commission: What's the difference?

Understand the intricacies between a bonus and commission.

How to maintain security when employees work remotely

Your guide to network security for remote workers.

How to request time off: Template and tips

The process of requesting time off from work.

How to hire remote employees

Explore the numerous benefits of hiring remote employees.

How much is health insurance for 1099 workers?

Must-knows about insurance for independent contractors.

Why operationalizing distributed work means going beyond just technology

Creating an effective remote work environment for your team.

How to apply for a remote work visa

Understand the process of applying for a remote work visa.

Mexico labor laws: A comprehensive overview

Hiring in Mexico? Start here!

How to know your salary worth

Form a clear understanding of your salary worth.

How to build an effective and successful onboarding strategy

Cultivate a positive onboarding experience for your team.

Differences between private vs. public healthcare

Understanding different types of insurance for employees.

When does an independent contractor become an employee?

The independent contractor-to-employee conversion.

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

Having the discussion: contractor to employee.

Employer of record vs. staffing agency

Spot the difference between an EOR and a staffing agency.

What’s the difference between a contractor and an employee?

Know the distinctions between a contractor and an employee.

What is an indefinite contract?

Understanding employment contract options.

Non-solicitation agreements for independent contractors explained

Things you should know about contractor agreements.

Pros and cons of a professional employer organization (PEO)

Professional employment organizations explained.

How to know when it’s time to convert a contractor to a full-time employee

Officially converting a contractor to an employee.

Maternity leave in Australia: Everything you need to know

Ensure you're staying compliant.

Maternity leave in the USA: What you need to know

Stay compliant while supporting working parents

The most pressing challenges of international HR (and how to solve them)

The best strategies for overcoming these common challenges.

Employer of record in Canada: A concise guide

Understanding EORs in Canada.

4 common mistakes that affect distributed team efficiency

We explore common mistakes and how you can avoid them.

What is an equity incentive plan and how to offer it

Why equity incentive plans are popular recruitment tools.

How to travel while working remotely

The benefits of traveling while working remotely.

3 benefits of remote working

Discover the advantages & benefits of remote work.

How to work from anywhere

Working from anywhere is easier than ever before.

The 7 best remote job boards for 2022

Find your next opportunity with these top job boards.

Environmental benefits of remote work

How organizations can do their part.

How to welcome a new employee to your team

Some simple steps you can take to welcome a new team member.

Best employee benefits your company should offer in 2024

Benefits to help companies stand out from the rest.

Setting up a foreign subsidiary: pros and cons

How to set up a subsidiary (and some easier alternatives).

Top workation locations

Take some time away from your regular work space.

What is an offboarding checklist? And how to create one

Understand the importance of a solid offboarding process.

EORs in Portugal: Everything you need to know

What you should know when looking for an EOR in Portugal.

EORs in the Philippines: Everything you need to know

Looking for an EOR in the Philippines? Learn more.

Can you work from anywhere with a remote job?

Things to consider when working remotely.

Utilizing global hiring automation

Your guide to understanding global automated hiring.

Building trust in a remote work environment

Actionable tips for nurturing trust within remote teams.

Working remotely abroad for a U.S. company: A complete guide

What you need to know when working remotely.

Global onboarding best practices

Set up new employees for long-term success.

How to attract global talent to work for your company

Creating a well-defined global recruitment strategy.

What equipment do I need to work remotely?

Creating a proper work from home set up.

Independent contractor taxes: What employers should know

Learn all about independent contractor taxes in the U.S.

Employers of record (EORs) in Brazil: Everything you need to know

Find out more about EOR services in Brazil.

Why are companies switching to remote work?

With remote work seeing a surge, discover why many companies

How to relocate an employee internationally

Help an employee navigate the relocation process.

What you need to know about Employers of Record (EORs) and Hiring in Germany

Find out more about hiring and EORs in Germany

Employer of record in Spain: A guide to compliant hiring

Find out how to use an employer of record in Spain.

The best places to work remotely

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

15 ideas for virtual company retreats

Find the perfect virtual retreat for your team.

Follow Oyster to Transform

See what the Oyster team got up to in Vegas for Transform.

8 benefits of asynchronous work

Understanding the asynchronous advantage.

Checklist for making global employment packages

What to include in a global employment package.

Contractor onboarding: Creating a checklist

Seamlessly incorporate new talent into your organization.

How to get a job in another country

Some top ideas for working internationally.

A guide for hiring international employees

Read up on the benefits, challenges, and best practices.

5 risks of hiring independent contractors

What employers should be aware of when hiring a contractor.

Creating a global benefits strategy

Build a strong global benefits strategy for your team.

Creating a payroll breakdown

Understanding payroll taxes & your employer responsibility.

How to onboard remote employees across time zones

Improve retention and productivity with great onboarding.

10 best remote work companies in 2025

Remote work is here to stay.

How to account for PTO in payroll

A guide for factoring PTO into your payroll schedule.

What's the difference between statutory and non-statutory benefits?

Identifying the different types of benefits.

The importance of hiring new employees

4 reasons you shouldn't downplay hiring a new employee.

The advantages of direct deposit for employees

Why direct deposit is a simple way to save time and effort.

Announcing our $150M Series C funding round at a $1 billion+ valuation

A huge milestone for the Oyster team.

Oyster is changing the future of work by aligning investment and mission

Our CEO shares his thoughts on our Series C funding round.

What to do when an employee's visa expires

Learn about employee visas here!

What are the different types of leave from work?

There are 6 types of leave that you must offer employees.

Meet Oyster Integrations: Your gateway to a seamless HR workflow

Streamline your global employment workflow.

How to manage a global team

Common challenges to be aware of when hiring a global team.

How to onboard a new employee

The basic guidelines for onboarding new employees.

What are the best countries for remote workers?

Discover the top countries to work remotely from.

Employee stock options (ESOs): A full guide

Here's how employee stock options work

Understanding the employment barriers for refugees

Navigate the complexities of hiring refugee talent.

Introducing The Reef: Oyster’s Open-Source Employee Guide

Learn all about how we work at Oyster.

What taxes do employees pay on equity?

Learn more about taxes on equity.

How to overcome time zone differences

Learn how to harness the benefits of multiple time zones.

How to build a diverse team

Learn how a diverse team can make your business a success.

How to provide health insurance for non-employees

Things to consider around health benefits for non-employees.

How to make a PTO and vacation tracking spreadsheet

Here are some things to include in your leave tracker sheet.

What’s the best way to pay independent contractors?

It’s time to answer: what’s the best way to pay contractors?

Paid maternity leave by country: 2025 comparison

A guide to maternity leave around the world.

Paid vacation days by country: Which country has more days?

Vacation days based on your employee's country.

Strategic workforce planning: Guide and process

Learn the benefits of strategic workforce planning.

5 amazing virtual team building activities for work

Some ideas for remote team building for your company to try.

5 challenges of international HR (and how to overcome them)

What global HR leaders need to know.

Can an independent contractor have a company email address?

Company email addresses for independent contractors.

Do contractors get holiday pay?

Find out if independent contractors are entitled to PTO.

How to run an international background check

Find out the best way to run a global background check.

Argentina payroll: What global companies need to know

Stay compliant with Argentina's local labor laws.

3 Global hiring trends for 2022

Let's talk about some of the basics of global hiring trends.

Do part-time employees get holiday pay?

A guide to holiday pay for part-time employees.