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Oyster Team

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.

Future-proofing global operations: How to scale with resilience

How to ensure robust and resilient operations globally.

AI in HR: How will artificial intelligence impact the role of People teams?

Current trends and insights on adopting AI in People teams.

Automating global hiring with Oyster

Learn about our new automated hiring process.

Utilizing global hiring automation

Your guide to understanding global automated hiring.

What is HR automation? Examples and benefits

Learn what HR automation is and discover its benefits.

H-1B visa requirements: What employers need to know

Understand H-1B visa requirements

8 benefits of direct deposit for employers and employees

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

What is a 13th and 14th month salary?

We break it down for you.

What is upskilling and why it matters?

Why upskilling is better than firing and hiring.

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.

Oyster teams up with industry-leading HR service providers

We're expanding our partner ecosystem.

Announcing our new free distributed HR toolkit

Cost calculator? Legal starter pack? We've got you covered.

Introducing Oyster Academy

Online courses on distributed work.

What’s to come in the world of remote work

Here's what you can expect in 2021 in beyond.

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.

Global HR compliance: Dealing with HR issues within distributed teams

The most common challenges and how to handle them.

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.

Going remote: How Kevin Henriquez became a remote product designer

From software developer to fully remote product designer.

10 employee training and development programs + benefits

Boost success with tailored employee training programs

How to run effective employee reviews on distributed teams

We share our top tips for success.

What's the impact of remote work on the environment?

It's the sustainable solution.

How to offer employee bonuses across globally distributed teams

Read this before you jump on the bandwagon.

A guide to maternity and paternity leave in France

Here's what you need to know to keep your company compliant.

Oyster adds new investors as we launch our program for mission-driven companies

Announcing our new initiative, Oyster for Impact.

Introducing the New World of Work podcast

The working world is a lot different these days.

Should where you live determine what you're paid?

A deep dive into the location-agnostic compensation model.

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.

Managing a small team on a global scale

What's it like managing a team of 55 across 17 countries?

Announcing Oyster’s new equity assessment tool

Learn all about this new service by Oyster.

Diversity sourcing: 5 proven strategies

Diversity isn’t a buzzword. It’s a must-have.

How Jen Paxton supports a team of 55 people across 17 countries

Learn all about her experience managing a global team.

How to convert independent contractors to employees: A guide for distributed companies

Save yourself time and headaches by starting here.

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?

Connection through conflict with Kimberly Bringas

Conflict isn't always a bad thing.

The top challenges of remote employee relocation (and how to solve them)

Tips for managing the recent uptick in relocation requests.

Managing conflict in a remote environment with Kimberly Bringas

Consider using conflict as an opportunity to connect.

The Netherlands maternity and paternity leave guide

Learn how maternity leave in the Netherlands works.

Non-compete clause for independent contractors

Clearing the air on non-competes from a legal standpoint.

What Amazon's human resources issues tell us about the state of HR tech

Uncover how your company can streamline HR processes.

Making the move to a hybrid model with Eventbrite's David Hanrahan

What does the future of the hybrid workforce look like?

Making the move to hybrid work with David Hanrahan

In times of major transition, People Ops plays a key role.

New in November: Expanding our partner ecosystem

Learn more about our new partners.

Introducing the new additions to Oyster’s leadership team

Meet Ellen Silver and Mark Frein.

Managing managers with Natasha Kehimkar

Managers play a key role within a company's structure.

Unlocking the best ways to coach and support managers with Natasha Kehimkar

There's immense value in an inclusive leadership model.

Announcing new Oyster Academy courses for remote workers and HR leaders

Meet the new-look Oyster Academy.

Introducing Oyster’s new contractor product

Hire, onboard, and pay contractors all over the world.

Hiring tech professionals in a global talent shortage

How you can stand out in a competitive landscape.

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.

Oyster Bridges: The future is distributed

Some highlights from our latest event, Oyster Bridges.

How Juno makes workplace benefits more personal

Juno knows all about taking care of a global team.

Navigating the global workforce with Cory McGonigle Rose

Strategies for people ops teams working across borders.

New in December: Expanding our partner ecosystem

Meet our newest partners!

Oyster named Category Leader in G2's Winter Report

To end an incredible year of growth.

Rethinking people operations on an international scale with Cory McGonigle Rose

Tips for navigating a global workforce.

Finding alignment during times of transition with Dipti Salopek, Chief of Staff at Snyk

Tips for riding the wave of hypergrowth.

Aligning an organization in hypergrowth mode with Dipti Salopek

Tips for mastering the art of alignment.

Technical recruiting tips for sourcing and hiring the best tech talent

Advice for hiring the most highly sought-after tech talent.

Announcing Oyster’s affiliate program

What it is and how it works.

Maternity and paternity leave in Italy: 2025 guide

What you need to know.

Oyster appoints new VP of Customer Experience, Amanda Greene

Another exciting addition to our leadership team.

New in January: Expanding our partner ecosystem

Check out the partners we've recently brought on board.

PEO vs. EOR: Differences and which is right for you

Learn which model fits your global hiring strategy best.

How to pay international employees: Global payroll guide

Global payroll can be tricky. We've got you covered!

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.

All about global payroll systems: How to manage your distributed team's payroll compliantly

What you need to know.

Working remotely from another country: What to know

Here’s what to know before you head abroad.

What it takes to build distributed communities with Lars Schmidt

Building strong communities is more important than ever.

Every Director of People Operations needs these 5 qualities to manage remote teams

These skills are in high demand for remote leaders.

Statutory benefits in India: What they are and why they matter when hiring for distributed teams

Stay compliant when hiring international employees.

How job training should look different across your distributed team

What it takes to build an effective training program.

How to find top remote talent in 2022

Top tips for identifying and recruiting remote job seekers.

New in February: Expanding our partner ecosystem

See who joined us as a partner this month.

How to find the best global employment solution for your business

Tips to help you find a service for employing globally.

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.

4 types of cultural differences in the workplace and how to handle them

Discover how to manage across cultures

Employee benefits in Spain: Complete guide

The mandatory benefits you must provide (and some perks).

Do H-1B visas even matter if you can hire employees in any country?

Save yourself time by starting here.

How to report and administer payroll in Germany as a distributed company

Hiring in Germany? Start here.

How to keep your remote employees engaged

We share our top tips.

Going global, feeling local: The distributed future of tech work

What the new world of tech work looks like.

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.

New in March: Expanding our partner ecosystem

Learn about the six new partners that joined us in March.

Supporting your employees who need to urgently relocate

A guide to which countries are open to Ukrainian nationals.

Employee Expectations report: Knowledge workers want flexibility, support, and the ability to work from anywhere

How employee expectations have changed after the pandemic.

Key takeaways from our 2022 Employee Expectations report

Remote work, work-life balance, and culture are key.

Creating a culture of continuous feedback in a remote environment with Shelby Wolpa

Proven strategies for creating feedback loops at work.

Upskilling and training on a global scale with Cara Brennan Allamano

Are you engaging your employees with continuous learning?

How to pay independent contractors: Expert Guide

All about payment terms, methods, and best practices.

Discover Oyster’s new free courses for job seekers

Elevate your career with Oyster.

7 payroll metrics you should be tracking

Here's what you should be tracking.

Find three new pearls inside Oyster: Feature update

You’re going to love these shiny new Oyster updates.

What is digital presenteeism and how do you avoid it on a remote team?

Ensure your remote employees maintain a healthy balance.

Global project management: How to manage a project across multiple countries

Learn how to manage projects across multiple countries.

Leveling up distributed leadership with Lingo Live's Tyler Muse

What leadership looks like for the new world of work.

Why your workplace strategy is now your talent strategy with Tushar Agarwal

How to retain talent through a flexible workplace approach.