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Company News

Building in Public: How We Found Oyster's Next CEO

A founder's guide to executive succession when the stakes are high and the mission matters

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Building in Public

HR trends that will shake up 2026 (whether we’re ready or not)

What People leaders should start testing now before the rest of the world catches up.

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Hiring Contractors

The fastest-growing global hiring markets to watch in 2026

While the Philippines and India remain hiring hotspots, other countries are showing even stronger growth. Discover what’s driving companies to invest in the four fastest-growing markets.

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Legal

1095-A vs. 1095-B Explained: How to Support Accurate ACA Reporting

Learn how each form differs.

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Hire Equitably

30 Effective pre-screening interview questions to ask candidates

How to run effective pre-screening interviews

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Global Payroll and Benefits

How does unlimited PTO work? What employers need to know

Explore the advantages this benefit can bring.

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Oyster Voices: How We Celebrated 5 Years Of Oyster

How the Oyster HR team celebrated our 5th birthday as a company, and ideas you can borrow for your next celebration.

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Legal

California labor laws: A practical guide

Understand California labor laws on wages.

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Legal

The average salary in the US in 2025: A guide for People teams

Average US salary in 2025 and how to benchmark pay

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Global Payroll and Benefits

Average salary in India (2026): Figures, data, and guide

Discover the average salary in India

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Global Payroll and Benefits

What is a safe harbor 401(k) plan? A guide with pros and cons

Learn how it works and if it's right for your business

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Global Payroll and Benefits

What is virtual bookkeeping? How it works, guide, and benefits

Virtual bookkeeping explained.