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What is a 13th and 14th month salary?
We break it down for you.
How to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace: 9 strategies
Learn how to build an inclusive workplace
Why the renaissance of HR begins today
The HR industry is at a crucial turning point.
Diversity sourcing: 5 proven strategies
Diversity isn’t a buzzword. It’s a must-have.
Introducing the New World of Work podcast
The working world is a lot different these days.
The top challenges of remote employee relocation (and how to solve them)
Tips for managing the recent uptick in relocation requests.
What Amazon's human resources issues tell us about the state of HR tech
Uncover how your company can streamline HR processes.
Going remote: How Chintan Patel went from no replies to fast-tracked for his first remote role
See how this job seeker developed skills for remote success.
Introducing Oyster Academy
Online courses on distributed work.
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How much does an employee cost your business?
Find out how much an employee really costs.
Employee misclassification: The risks for distributed companies
What you need to know to avoid misclassifying your workers.
What's the impact of remote work on the environment?
It's the sustainable solution.
Should where you live determine what you're paid?
A deep dive into the location-agnostic compensation model.
Announcing our new free distributed HR toolkit
Cost calculator? Legal starter pack? We've got you covered.
Exploring location-agnostic pay with Leia Rollag
It's about more than just compensation.
What's the difference between an independent contractor and a sole proprietor and does it matter when hiring?
Learn how to distinguish between the two.
Announcing Oyster’s new equity assessment tool
Learn all about this new service by Oyster.
Oyster adds new investors as we launch our program for mission-driven companies
Announcing our new initiative, Oyster for Impact.
Managing a small team on a global scale
What's it like managing a team of 55 across 17 countries?
Remote vs. distributed: What the differences are and why distributed is the future of work
Distributed work is here to stay. Is your HR team ready?
How to convert independent contractors to employees: A guide for distributed companies
Save yourself time and headaches by starting here.
Managing conflict in a remote environment with Kimberly Bringas
Consider using conflict as an opportunity to connect.
Connection through conflict with Kimberly Bringas
Conflict isn't always a bad thing.
Going remote: How Kevin Henriquez became a remote product designer
From software developer to fully remote product designer.
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The Netherlands maternity and paternity leave guide
Learn how maternity leave in the Netherlands works.
A guide to maternity and paternity leave in France
Here's what you need to know to keep your company compliant.
Non-compete clause for independent contractors
Clearing the air on non-competes from a legal standpoint.
What’s to come in the world of remote work
Here's what you can expect in 2021 in beyond.
Global HR compliance: Dealing with HR issues within distributed teams
The most common challenges and how to handle them.
How Jen Paxton supports a team of 55 people across 17 countries
Learn all about her experience managing a global team.
How to offer employee bonuses across globally distributed teams
Read this before you jump on the bandwagon.
Oyster Bridges: The future is distributed
Some highlights from our latest event, Oyster Bridges.
Announcing Oyster’s affiliate program
What it is and how it works.
Statutory benefits in India: What they are and why they matter when hiring for distributed teams
Stay compliant when hiring international employees.
Introducing Oyster’s new contractor product
Hire, onboard, and pay contractors all over the world.
Managing managers with Natasha Kehimkar
Managers play a key role within a company's structure.
Announcing new Oyster Academy courses for remote workers and HR leaders
Meet the new-look Oyster Academy.
Oyster appoints new VP of Customer Experience, Amanda Greene
Another exciting addition to our leadership team.
Making the move to hybrid work with David Hanrahan
In times of major transition, People Ops plays a key role.
How to find the best global employment solution for your business
Tips to help you find a service for employing globally.
All about global payroll systems: How to manage your distributed team's payroll compliantly
What you need to know.
Introducing the new additions to Oyster’s leadership team
Meet Ellen Silver and Mark Frein.
Aligning an organization in hypergrowth mode with Dipti Salopek
Tips for mastering the art of alignment.
Closing the tech talent gap: 10 Global hot spots where tech talent is on the rise
Look beyond Silicon Valley and other mega tech hubs.
Making the move to a hybrid model with Eventbrite's David Hanrahan
What does the future of the hybrid workforce look like?
Unlocking the best ways to coach and support managers with Natasha Kehimkar
There's immense value in an inclusive leadership model.
Oyster named Category Leader in G2's Winter Report
To end an incredible year of growth.
Building community in the digital age with Lars Schmidt, Founder and Community Catalyst of Amplify
How to build an authentic community for People Ops leaders.
Maternity and paternity leave in Italy: 2025 guide
What you need to know.
How job training should look different across your distributed team
What it takes to build an effective training program.
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PEO vs. EOR: Differences and which is right for you
Learn which model fits your global hiring strategy best.
Every Director of People Operations needs these 5 qualities to manage remote teams
These skills are in high demand for remote leaders.
How to find top remote talent in 2022
Top tips for identifying and recruiting remote job seekers.
How to support your team members who have been affected by the crisis in Ukraine
We highlight what you can do and resources you can provide.
Technical recruiting tips for sourcing and hiring the best tech talent
Advice for hiring the most highly sought-after tech talent.
What it takes to build distributed communities with Lars Schmidt
Building strong communities is more important than ever.
How to pay international employees: Global payroll guide
Global payroll can be tricky. We've got you covered!
Hiring tech professionals in a global talent shortage
How you can stand out in a competitive landscape.
Navigating the global workforce with Cory McGonigle Rose
Strategies for people ops teams working across borders.
Employee benefits in Spain: Complete guide
The mandatory benefits you must provide (and some perks).
5 challenges of international HR (and how to overcome them)
What global HR leaders need to know.
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Key takeaways from our 2022 Employee Expectations report
Remote work, work-life balance, and culture are key.
Employee Expectations report: Knowledge workers want flexibility, support, and the ability to work from anywhere
How employee expectations have changed after the pandemic.
A strong foundation for future impact: Oyster’s 2022 impact report
We share some impact highlights from 2022.
How to run an international background check
Find out the best way to run a global background check.
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Supporting your employees who need to urgently relocate
A guide to which countries are open to Ukrainian nationals.
What are the different types of leave from work?
There are 6 types of leave that you must offer employees.
Why impact-driven businesses will come out on top in the war for talent with Nicholas Andreou
Fostering a sense of purpose at work is essential.
Driving remote engagement with HiBob's Annie Rosencrans
How the right tech can help build your distributed culture.
14 tax deductions for independent contractors in 2025
Common taxes independent contractors can deduct.
What’s the best way to pay independent contractors?
It’s time to answer: what’s the best way to pay contractors?
Introducing Oyster’s Time Zone Crossover Calculator
Ready to expand your team across time zones?
Average paid vacation days by country 2025
Vacation days based on your employee's country.
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How to provide health insurance for non-employees
Things to consider around health benefits for non-employees.
Oyster is changing the future of work by aligning investment and mission
Our CEO shares his thoughts on our Series C funding round.
Discover Oyster’s new free courses for job seekers
Elevate your career with Oyster.
HR tech talk: Rethinking how we work in a distributed future
Our friends at Lingo Live, HiBob, and Officevibe weigh in.
Want to hire internationally? These free global HR tools can help
Managing a globally distributed team just got easier.
What to do when an employee's visa expires
Learn about employee visas here!
Find three new pearls inside Oyster: Feature update
You’re going to love these shiny new Oyster updates.
Do H-1B visas even matter if you can hire employees in any country?
Save yourself time by starting here.
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Strategic workforce planning: Guide and process
Learn the benefits of strategic workforce planning.
How to report and administer payroll in Germany as a distributed company
Hiring in Germany? Start here.
What is digital presenteeism and how do you avoid it on a remote team?
Ensure your remote employees maintain a healthy balance.
Replacing work-life balance with work-life synergy
The future of work feels more human.
Paid maternity leave by country: 2025 comparison
A guide to maternity leave around the world.
Why your workplace strategy is now your talent strategy with Tushar Agarwal
How to retain talent through a flexible workplace approach.
Upskilling and training on a global scale with Cara Brennan Allamano
Are you engaging your employees with continuous learning?
Help is on the way: April feature updates
See what's new this month.
The top 3 global benefits challenges (and free tools for solving them)
Providing benefits on a global scale? We've got you covered.
Can an independent contractor have a company email address?
Company email addresses for independent contractors.
5 benefits of automated multi-country payroll
Learn more about automated multi-country payroll.
Do contractors get holiday pay?
Find out if independent contractors are entitled to PTO.
Announcing our $150M Series C funding round at a $1 billion+ valuation
A huge milestone for the Oyster team.
Why balance is the new hustle with Mai Ton
Tips for living a more well-rounded life.
Going global, feeling local: The distributed future of tech work
What the new world of tech work looks like.
Finding and hiring tech talent around the world
Grab a copy of our ebook written in partnership with Hired!
Employee stock options (ESOs): A full guide
Here's how employee stock options work
How to ace an online interview for a remote job
What you need to keep in mind.
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Offering benefits for part-time employees
Find out what benefits to offer your part-time employees.