What is upskilling and why it matters?
Why upskilling is better than firing and hiring.
Oyster teams up with industry-leading HR service providers
We're expanding our partner ecosystem.
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What is a 13th and 14th month salary?
We break it down for you.
Why the renaissance of HR begins today
The HR industry is at a crucial turning point.
What’s to come in the world of remote work
Here's what you can expect in 2021 in beyond.
How to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace: 9 strategies
Learn how to build an inclusive workplace
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.
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.
Managing a small team on a global scale
What's it like managing a team of 55 across 17 countries?
Connection through conflict with Kimberly Bringas
Conflict isn't always a bad thing.
Diversity sourcing: 5 proven strategies
Diversity isn’t a buzzword. It’s a must-have.
Making the move to a hybrid model with Eventbrite's David Hanrahan
What does the future of the hybrid workforce look like?
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.
Making the move to hybrid work with David Hanrahan
In times of major transition, People Ops plays a key role.
Introducing the New World of Work podcast
The working world is a lot different these days.
How to run effective employee reviews on distributed teams
We share our top tips for success.
Managing managers with Natasha Kehimkar
Managers play a key role within a company's structure.
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.
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.
How to offer employee bonuses across globally distributed teams
Read this before you jump on the bandwagon.
Non-compete clause for independent contractors
Clearing the air on non-competes from a legal standpoint.
How to convert independent contractors to employees: A guide for distributed companies
Save yourself time and headaches by starting here.
10 employee training and development programs + benefits
Boost success with tailored employee training programs
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How much does an employee cost your business?
Find out how much an employee really costs.
Should where you live determine what you're paid?
A deep dive into the location-agnostic compensation model.
A guide to maternity and paternity leave in France
Here's what you need to know to keep your company compliant.
What's the impact of remote work on the environment?
It's the sustainable solution.
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.
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?
Introducing the new additions to Oyster’s leadership team
Meet Ellen Silver and Mark Frein.
How Jen Paxton supports a team of 55 people across 17 countries
Learn all about her experience managing a global team.
Employee misclassification: The risks for distributed companies
What you need to know to avoid misclassifying your workers.
Unlocking the best ways to coach and support managers with Natasha Kehimkar
There's immense value in an inclusive leadership model.
Finding alignment during times of transition with Dipti Salopek, Chief of Staff at Snyk
Tips for riding the wave of hypergrowth.
Employee benefits in Spain: Complete guide
The mandatory benefits you must provide (and some perks).
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.
How to find top remote talent in 2022
Top tips for identifying and recruiting remote job seekers.
How to pay international employees: Global payroll guide
Global payroll can be tricky. We've got you covered!
Rethinking people operations on an international scale with Cory McGonigle Rose
Tips for navigating a global workforce.
Going global, feeling local: The distributed future of tech work
What the new world of tech work looks like.
New in March: Expanding our partner ecosystem
Learn about the six new partners that joined us in March.
Navigating the global workforce with Cory McGonigle Rose
Strategies for people ops teams working across borders.
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Working remotely from another country: What to know
Here’s what to know before you head abroad.
Oyster Bridges: The future is distributed
Some highlights from our latest event, Oyster Bridges.
How job training should look different across your distributed team
What it takes to build an effective training program.
Introducing Oyster’s new contractor product
Hire, onboard, and pay contractors all over the world.
What Amazon's human resources issues tell us about the state of HR tech
Uncover how your company can streamline HR processes.
What it takes to build distributed communities with Lars Schmidt
Building strong communities is more important than ever.
New in January: Expanding our partner ecosystem
Check out the partners we've recently brought on board.
All about global payroll systems: How to manage your distributed team's payroll compliantly
What you need to know.
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 appoints new VP of Customer Experience, Amanda Greene
Another exciting addition to our leadership team.
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.
Aligning an organization in hypergrowth mode with Dipti Salopek
Tips for mastering the art of alignment.
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PEO vs. EOR: Differences and which is right for you
Learn which model fits your global hiring strategy best.
New in November: Expanding our partner ecosystem
Learn more about our new partners.
New in February: Expanding our partner ecosystem
See who joined us as a partner this month.
Hiring tech professionals in a global talent shortage
How you can stand out in a competitive landscape.
Oyster named Category Leader in G2's Winter Report
To end an incredible year of growth.
Announcing new Oyster Academy courses for remote workers and HR leaders
Meet the new-look Oyster Academy.
HR tech talk: Rethinking how we work in a distributed future
Our friends at Lingo Live, HiBob, and Officevibe weigh in.
How to keep your remote employees engaged
We share our top tips.
Do H-1B visas even matter if you can hire employees in any country?
Save yourself time by starting here.
How Juno makes workplace benefits more personal
Juno knows all about taking care of a global team.
Maternity and paternity leave in Italy: 2025 guide
What you need to know.
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.
Every Director of People Operations needs these 5 qualities to manage remote teams
These skills are in high demand for remote leaders.
New in December: Expanding our partner ecosystem
Meet our newest partners!
How to report and administer payroll in Germany as a distributed company
Hiring in Germany? Start here.
Technical recruiting tips for sourcing and hiring the best tech talent
Advice for hiring the most highly sought-after tech talent.
The top 3 global benefits challenges (and free tools for solving them)
Providing benefits on a global scale? We've got you covered.
Average paid vacation days by country 2025
Vacation days based on your employee's country.
Do contractors get holiday pay?
Find out if independent contractors are entitled to PTO.
Upskilling and training on a global scale with Cara Brennan Allamano
Are you engaging your employees with continuous learning?
Discover Oyster’s new free courses for job seekers
Elevate your career with Oyster.
How to run an international background check
Find out the best way to run a global background check.
Announcing our $150M Series C funding round at a $1 billion+ valuation
A huge milestone for the Oyster team.
Employee Expectations report: Knowledge workers want flexibility, support, and the ability to work from anywhere
How employee expectations have changed after the pandemic.
New in April: Expanding our partner ecosystem
See who we’ve partnered with this month!
Find three new pearls inside Oyster: Feature update
You’re going to love these shiny new Oyster updates.
Running Remote: Takeaways from the world's largest remote work conference
We recap some of our favourite moments.
Why your workplace strategy is now your talent strategy with Tushar Agarwal
How to retain talent through a flexible workplace approach.
How to track employee vacation accrual
Understanding vacation accrual for your employees.
How to invoice as an independent contractor: Complete guide
Simple steps for sending an invoice as a contractor.
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Key takeaways from our 2022 Employee Expectations report
Remote work, work-life balance, and culture are key.
5 challenges of international HR (and how to overcome them)
What global HR leaders need to know.
A strong foundation for future impact: Oyster’s 2022 impact report
We share some impact highlights from 2022.
7 payroll KPIs and metrics to track global growth
Here's what you should be tracking.
12 top virtual team building activities for remote workers
Some ideas for remote team building for your company to try.
Driving remote engagement with HiBob's Annie Rosencrans
How the right tech can help build your distributed culture.
Global project management: How to manage a project across multiple countries
Learn how to manage projects across multiple countries.
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.