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.

Moving to Switzerland: All you need to know

A guide to moving to Switzerland for work and life.

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What is tax liability? Calculation and examples

Learn how the IRS calculates taxes and ways to reduce them

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How to fill out a 1040 Form in 2025

Learn everything you need to know about IRS Form 1040

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How are bonuses taxed? Rates and tips

Learn about how bonuses are taxed to avoid a surprise.

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Payroll tax vs. income tax: Understanding the differences

Compare payroll tax versus income tax.

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It’s the little things that make a big difference: July product updates

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Enhanced salary research and misclassification protection: June product updates

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How to fill out IRS Form 1099: Everything you need to know

Learn how to fill out a 1099 form.

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Contractor management updates, time off features, and more: December product updates

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Work smarter by connecting 6+ new tools: October product updates

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Save time & effort with these 9 updates: Q3 product updates

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Hibob & Workday integrations, salary insights, and more: Q2 product updates

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3 new integrations + templates for faster hiring: Q1 product updates

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Why contractor compliance is crucial to your next funding round

Discover the risks of improper employee classification.

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Zoom through expenses with Oyster’s Expensify integration

See how Oyster integrates with Expensify

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How to differentiate and future-proof your talent solutions business with Oyster

Stand out from the crowd by expanding your talent services

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How to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace: 9 strategies

Learn how to build an inclusive workplace

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Global HR compliance: Dealing with HR issues within distributed teams

The most common challenges and how to handle them.

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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.

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Going remote: How Kevin Henriquez became a remote product designer

From software developer to fully remote product designer.

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10 employee training and development programs + benefits

Boost success with tailored employee training programs

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

Announcing our new initiative, Oyster for Impact.

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Should where you live determine what you're paid?

A deep dive into the location-agnostic compensation model.

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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.

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Managing a small team on a global scale

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

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Diversity sourcing: 5 proven strategies

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

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

Learn all about her experience managing a global team.

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Connection through conflict with Kimberly Bringas

Conflict isn't always a bad thing.

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Introducing the new additions to Oyster’s leadership team

Meet Ellen Silver and Mark Frein.

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

There's immense value in an inclusive leadership model.

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New in December: Expanding our partner ecosystem

Meet our newest partners!

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New in January: Expanding our partner ecosystem

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

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Working remotely from another country: What to know

Here’s what to know before you head abroad.

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What it takes to build distributed communities with Lars Schmidt

Building strong communities is more important than ever.

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How job training should look different across your distributed team

What it takes to build an effective training program.

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HR tech talk: Rethinking how we work in a distributed future

Our friends at Lingo Live, HiBob, and Officevibe weigh in.

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Want to hire internationally? These free global HR tools can help

Managing a globally distributed team just got easier.

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

How employee expectations have changed after the pandemic.

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Find three new pearls inside Oyster: Feature update

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

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

How to retain talent through a flexible workplace approach.

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Argentina payroll: What global companies need to know

Stay compliant with Argentina's local labor laws.

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Building the best global employment experience with innovative new partners in May

See who's joined our partner network this month.

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Running Remote: Takeaways from the world's largest remote work conference

We recap some of our favourite moments.

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Simplify global payroll with Oyster’s new integration with QuickBooks Online

Learn about how Oyster and QuickBooks Online work together.

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Streamline global hiring and make an impact: June feature updates

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Remote check-ins: Setting up effective meetings for distributed teams

Improve the efficiency of your remote meetings today.

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Leading with compassion: How to cultivate well-being in a distributed workplace

What can leaders do to cultivate well-being?

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How to build a diverse team

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

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Rethinking people operations on an international scale with Cory McGonigle Rose

Tips for navigating a global workforce.

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Why balance is the new hustle with Mai Ton

Tips for living a more well-rounded life.

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How to offer employee bonuses across globally distributed teams

Read this before you jump on the bandwagon.

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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.

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

Tips for riding the wave of hypergrowth.

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

What does the future of the hybrid workforce look like?

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Managing conflict in a remote environment with Kimberly Bringas

Consider using conflict as an opportunity to connect.

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How much does PEO cost? 2026 Guide

Explore factors affecting PEOs pricing

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PEO health insurance: Definition, benefits, and alternatives

How PEO health insurance helps small businesses compete

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Who pays for unemployment? Here's what you need to know

How unemployment insurance works for global employers

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The ultimate 2026 guide to HR software pricing

Explore HR software pricing styles and ranges.

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What are operating expenses (OpEx)? Definition and example

Learn the meaning of OpEx and see common examples.

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How to compliantly hire Indian developers

Learn how to find and hire Indian developers.

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Prepaid expenses guide: Definitions and examples

Learn prepaid expenses and how to record them accurately

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Performance appraisal guide: Types and examples

Use evaluations to build growth and transparency.

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Tax deductions and writeoffs for small businesses in 2026

Explore our checklist and learn how to claim deductions.

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S Corp vs. C Corp: Key differences and which one's better for you

Compare S corp vs. C corp structures.

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Unconscious bias at the workplace: Types and prevention tips

Learn how to be aware of it and reduce its impact.

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Moving to Mexico: Guide for expats and international workers

A guide to moving to Mexico for international workers.

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

Save yourself time by starting here.

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Understanding the employment barriers for refugees

Navigate the complexities of hiring refugee talent.

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Unlocking new value with partnerships: November product updates

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Let’s talk efficiency: September product updates

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Expanded salary insights and global payroll: August product updates

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Add external recruiters, process offboarding smoothly, and more: February product updates

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Pay Bands, Carta integration, hiring automation improvements and more: November product updates

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7 signs you should hire an international independent contractor

Signs to look for when you need to hire global contractors.

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Embracing workstyles: Celebrating the real you, discovering the real us

In the future of work, you can be your whole self.

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How to find the best global employment organization for your business

Here’s what you should know about partnering with a GEO.

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Announcing our new free distributed HR toolkit

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

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Exploring location-agnostic pay with Leia Rollag

It's about more than just compensation.

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New in November: Expanding our partner ecosystem

Learn more about our new partners.

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New in February: Expanding our partner ecosystem

See who joined us as a partner this month.

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Upskilling and training on a global scale with Cara Brennan Allamano

Are you engaging your employees with continuous learning?

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New in April: Expanding our partner ecosystem

See who we’ve partnered with this month!

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Help is on the way: April feature updates

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How much is health insurance for 1099 workers?

Must-knows about insurance for independent contractors.

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Meet the people behind the numbers: What remote workers expect from employers

As told by startup workers.

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Join us at Ascent by Oyster 2022

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How Oyster shines a light on the global hiring process

Oyster positions you with a competitive global advantage.

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How to increase psychological safety on remote teams

Tips for fostering a psychologically safe work environment.

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The best places to work remotely

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

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Employment background check in Canada: An employer's guide

Looking to hire in Canada? Learn how to run employment background checks, stay compliant, and avoid common mistakes.

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Regulatory compliance: A global guide to rules and best practices

Want to protect your business and avoid costly mistakes? Discover the essentials of regulatory compliance — from global rules to best practices — and keep your operations stress-free.

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PEO vs. payroll service: Select the right option for your business

Running payroll gets complex as your team grows. Explore the difference between a PEO and a payroll service — and learn which option is the best fit for your business.

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The 8 best payroll services for startups in 2026

As startups grow, managing payroll becomes too complex to handle alone. Explore 8 top payroll services for startups — domestic and international — and learn how to choose the right one.

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How Operations Nation hired their first international team member

Operations Nation is a UK-based community for ops leaders. When their ideal community manager was in Hungary, Oyster made hiring her simple and possible.

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Oyster goes beyond global coverage

Oyster now supports hiring outside of Earth! We are proud to be the first EOR for humans (and extraterrestrial lifeforms) anywhere in the Milky Way.

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Oyster’s Q1 2026 Product Updates

Oyster releases 1Q product updates, including better visibility into your workforce, less manual work across payroll and HR admin, and expert HR support for your entire global workforce.

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