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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
Announcing our new free distributed HR toolkit
Cost calculator? Legal starter pack? We've got you covered.
Why the renaissance of HR begins today
The HR industry is at a crucial turning point.
Making the move to hybrid work with David Hanrahan
In times of major transition, People Ops plays a key role.
Introducing Oyster’s new contractor product
Hire, onboard, and pay contractors all over the world.
Diversity sourcing: 5 proven strategies
Diversity isn’t a buzzword. It’s a must-have.
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 the New World of Work podcast
The working world is a lot different these days.
Non-compete clause for independent contractors
Clearing the air on non-competes from a legal standpoint.
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.
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.
Announcing Oyster’s new equity assessment tool
Learn all about this new service by Oyster.
Global HR compliance: Dealing with HR issues within distributed teams
The most common challenges and how to handle them.
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?
A guide to maternity and paternity leave in France
Here's what you need to know to keep your company compliant.
Managing a small team on a global scale
What's it like managing a team of 55 across 17 countries?
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.
Going remote: How Kevin Henriquez became a remote product designer
From software developer to fully remote product designer.
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How much does an employee cost your business?
Find out how much an employee really costs.
Exploring location-agnostic pay with Leia Rollag
It's about more than just compensation.
Connection through conflict with Kimberly Bringas
Conflict isn't always a bad thing.
Should where you live determine what you're paid?
A deep dive into the location-agnostic compensation model.
How to offer employee bonuses across globally distributed teams
Read this before you jump on the bandwagon.
What's the impact of remote work on the environment?
It's the sustainable solution.
Oyster adds new investors as we launch our program for mission-driven companies
Announcing our new initiative, Oyster for Impact.
Employee misclassification: The risks for distributed companies
What you need to know to avoid misclassifying your workers.
Managing conflict in a remote environment with Kimberly Bringas
Consider using conflict as an opportunity to connect.
Announcing Oyster’s affiliate program
What it is and how it works.
Employee benefits in Spain: Complete guide
The mandatory benefits you must provide (and some perks).
Statutory benefits in India: What they are and why they matter when hiring for distributed teams
Stay compliant when hiring international employees.
The top challenges of remote employee relocation (and how to solve them)
Tips for managing the recent uptick in relocation requests.
Announcing new Oyster Academy courses for remote workers and HR leaders
Meet the new-look Oyster Academy.
All about global payroll systems: How to manage your distributed team's payroll compliantly
What you need to know.
Oyster appoints new VP of Customer Experience, Amanda Greene
Another exciting addition to our leadership team.
What Amazon's human resources issues tell us about the state of HR tech
Uncover how your company can streamline HR processes.
Oyster Bridges: The future is distributed
Some highlights from our latest event, Oyster Bridges.
Managing managers with Natasha Kehimkar
Managers play a key role within a company's structure.
How to keep your remote employees engaged
We share our top tips.
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.
Unlocking the best ways to coach and support managers with Natasha Kehimkar
There's immense value in an inclusive leadership model.
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.
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.
Introducing the new additions to Oyster’s leadership team
Meet Ellen Silver and Mark Frein.
How to find top remote talent in 2022
Top tips for identifying and recruiting remote job seekers.
What it takes to build distributed communities with Lars Schmidt
Building strong communities is more important than ever.
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PEO vs. EOR: Differences and which is right for you
Learn which model fits your global hiring strategy best.
How job training should look different across your distributed team
What it takes to build an effective training program.
Oyster named Category Leader in G2's Winter Report
To end an incredible year of growth.
Technical recruiting tips for sourcing and hiring the best tech talent
Advice for hiring the most highly sought-after tech talent.
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The Netherlands maternity and paternity leave guide
Learn how maternity leave in the Netherlands works.
Making the move to a hybrid model with Eventbrite's David Hanrahan
What does the future of the hybrid workforce look like?
How to pay international employees: Global payroll guide
Global payroll can be tricky. We've got you covered!
Navigating the global workforce with Cory McGonigle Rose
Strategies for people ops teams working across borders.
Hiring tech professionals in a global talent shortage
How you can stand out in a competitive landscape.
Driving remote engagement with HiBob's Annie Rosencrans
How the right tech can help build your distributed culture.
Employee Expectations report: Knowledge workers want flexibility, support, and the ability to work from anywhere
How employee expectations have changed after the pandemic.
5 challenges of international HR (and how to overcome them)
What global HR leaders need to know.
What are the different types of leave from work?
There are 6 types of leave that you must offer employees.
How to run an international background check
Find out the best way to run a global background check.
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Key takeaways from our 2022 Employee Expectations report
Remote work, work-life balance, and culture are key.
A strong foundation for future impact: Oyster’s 2022 impact report
We share some impact highlights from 2022.
Average paid vacation days by country 2025
Vacation days based on your employee's country.
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Supporting your employees who need to urgently relocate
A guide to which countries are open to Ukrainian nationals.
12 top virtual team building activities for remote workers
Some ideas for remote team building for your company to try.
Hire equitably: Resources for hiring refugee talent
Learn how to hire refugee candidates.
Discover Oyster’s new free courses for job seekers
Elevate your career with Oyster.
14 tax deductions for independent contractors in 2025
Common taxes independent contractors can deduct.
The top 3 global benefits challenges (and free tools for solving them)
Providing benefits on a global scale? We've got you covered.
HR tech talk: Rethinking how we work in a distributed future
Our friends at Lingo Live, HiBob, and Officevibe weigh in.
Introducing Oyster’s Time Zone Crossover Calculator
Ready to expand your team across time zones?
What to do when an employee's visa expires
Learn about employee visas here!
Do contractors get holiday pay?
Find out if independent contractors are entitled to PTO.
Find three new pearls inside Oyster: Feature update
You’re going to love these shiny new Oyster updates.
Oyster is changing the future of work by aligning investment and mission
Our CEO shares his thoughts on our Series C funding round.
How to find the best global employment solution for your business
Tips to help you find a service for employing globally.
Upskilling and training on a global scale with Cara Brennan Allamano
Are you engaging your employees with continuous learning?
Do employers have to offer health insurance?
Are you required to provide healthcare to your team?
How to report and administer payroll in Germany as a distributed company
Hiring in Germany? Start here.
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Strategic workforce planning: Guide and process
Learn the benefits of strategic workforce planning.
Want to hire internationally? These free global HR tools can help
Managing a globally distributed team just got easier.
Why your workplace strategy is now your talent strategy with Tushar Agarwal
How to retain talent through a flexible workplace approach.
Replacing work-life balance with work-life synergy
The future of work feels more human.
Every Director of People Operations needs these 5 qualities to manage remote teams
These skills are in high demand for remote leaders.
Can an independent contractor have a company email address?
Company email addresses for independent contractors.
Going global, feeling local: The distributed future of tech work
What the new world of tech work looks like.
Help is on the way: April feature updates
See what's new this month.
Distributed agile: The challenges with distributed teams working agile
Best practices for remote teams.
What is digital presenteeism and how do you avoid it on a remote team?
Ensure your remote employees maintain a healthy balance.
5 benefits of automated multi-country payroll
Learn more about automated multi-country payroll.
Paid maternity leave by country: 2025 comparison
A guide to maternity leave around the world.
Do H-1B visas even matter if you can hire employees in any country?
Save yourself time by starting here.
Why balance is the new hustle with Mai Ton
Tips for living a more well-rounded life.
Announcing our $150M Series C funding round at a $1 billion+ valuation
A huge milestone for the Oyster team.
Should HR teams set OKRs?
Should your People team set OKRs?
Employee stock options (ESOs): A full guide
Here's how employee stock options work