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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.

Average paid vacation days by country 2025

Vacation days based on your employee's country.

Where do remote workers pay taxes?

A guide to understanding employer tax obligations.

Employers of Record (EORs) in the UAE: Everything you need to know

How an EOR can help you hire in the UAE.

Sales Bonus vs. commission: What's the difference?

Understand the intricacies between a bonus and commission.

How to write a vacation request: Examples and templates

The process of requesting time off from work.

How to apply for a remote work visa

Understand the process of applying for a remote work visa.

What are statutory benefits? and its diferences with non-statutory benefits

Identifying the different types of benefits.

How to know your salary worth

Form a clear understanding of your salary worth.

How to build an effective and successful onboarding strategy

Cultivate a positive onboarding experience for your team.

Private vs. public healthcare: Main differences

Understanding different types of insurance for employees.

How to convince a contractor to become a full-time employee

Having the discussion: contractor to employee.

Employer of record vs. staffing agency 2026

Spot the difference between an EOR and a staffing agency.

What’s the difference between a contractor and an employee?

Know the distinctions between a contractor and an employee.

Understanding the differences between employees and independent contractors

Expanding globally? Learn the key differences between employees and contractors, including pros, cons, and compliance risks, so you can choose the right hiring model.

What is an indefinite contract?

Understanding employment contract options.

Pros and cons of a professional employer organization (PEO)

Professional employment organizations explained.

Employer of record in Canada: A concise guide

Understanding EORs in Canada.

Equity incentive plan: Benefits + how they work

Why equity incentive plans are popular recruitment tools.

How to travel while working remotely

The benefits of traveling while working remotely.

How to find a job in another country: Complete guide

Some top ideas for working internationally.

The 7 best remote job boards for 2022

Find your next opportunity with these top job boards.

Environmental benefits of remote work

How organizations can do their part.

How to welcome a new employee to your team

Some simple steps you can take to welcome a new team member.

12 best employee benefits and perks you should offer

Benefits to help companies stand out from the rest.

What is an offboarding checklist? And how to create one

Understand the importance of a solid offboarding process.

8 benefits of asynchronous work

Understanding the asynchronous advantage.

Working remotely abroad for a U.S. company: A complete guide

What you need to know when working remotely.

How to find a remote job in 5 steps: A full guide

Where to look and how to apply for a remote job.

How to attract global talent to work for your company

Creating a well-defined global recruitment strategy.

How to network when you work from home

Make meaningful connections while working remotely.

Five countries with the best labor and employment laws for workers’ rights

Explore the importance of solid labor and employment laws.

5 ways to reduce your hiring costs

How to lower hiring costs when seeking talent.

How to let employers know you're open to work on LinkedIn

How to be open to work on LinkedIn, the right way.

What equipment do I need to work remotely?

Creating a proper work from home set up.

Hiring internally vs externally: Pros and cons

How to decide between internal and external hiring.

Employers of record (EORs) in Brazil: Everything you need to know

Find out more about EOR services in Brazil.

What you need to know about Employers of Record (EORs) and Hiring in Germany

Find out more about hiring and EORs in Germany

Employer of record in Spain: A guide to compliant hiring

Find out how to use an employer of record in Spain.

The best places to work remotely

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

How to maintain security when employees work remotely

Your guide to network security for remote workers.

Utilizing HR contract management software

What you need to know about implementing contract management

How to calculate business startup costs

Get your forecast accurate ahead of time.

What is a relocation package, and what should it include?

From moving costs to visa support and more.

What’s a 2-2-3 schedule? How does it work?

Discover if it’s a good fit for your team

10 examples of SMART goals for work

Discover actionable steps to boost productivity

HR trends 2025: Key insights & strategies for the future

Discover how to navigate the new challenges

How on-call pay works and how to calculate it

Learn how to build an airtight payment policy

Navigating hybrid work: Top tips from Oyster and LifeLabs Learning

Expert advice to optimize your hybrid work strategy.

Global expansion: Expert insights from Oyster and Athyna

Key strategies for expanding operations internationally.

14 employee recognition ideas for your team

Show appreciation with these 14 employee recognition ideas.

Employer of record (EOR) in Sweden: A guide to the basics

Discover how an EOR service can help you hire in Sweden.

Employers of Record (EORs) in India: Everything you need to know

Learn all you need to know about EOR services in India.

5 proven benefits of remote work for employers

Considering the benefits of remote work.

How to build a hiring process for a non-profit organization

Find out how to achieve success in your non-profit hiring.

How to build connections between remote employees

Make remote employees feel connected with these tips.

Icebreaker ideas for remote meetings

Spark conversation among your remote team with these ideas.

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.

14 tax deductions for independent contractors in 2025

Common taxes independent contractors can deduct.

Driving remote engagement with HiBob's Annie Rosencrans

How the right tech can help build your distributed culture.

3 Global hiring trends for 2022

Let's talk about some of the basics of global hiring trends.

What are the different types of leave from work?

There are 6 types of leave that you must offer employees.

How to track employee vacation accrual

Understanding vacation accrual for your employees.

How much does it cost to hire an employee?

How to calculate the cost of hiring an employee.

How to manage a global team

Common challenges to be aware of when hiring a global team.

How to onboard a new employee

The basic guidelines for onboarding new employees.

What are the best countries for remote workers?

Discover the top countries to work remotely from.

The Global Employment Report 2022: Exploring global hiring for fast-growing companies

Learn how global hiring can help your company thrive.

How to complete new employee onboarding forms

Ensure employees complete all necessary onboarding work.

15 ideas for virtual company retreats

Find the perfect virtual retreat for your team.

How to find open to work candidates on LinkedIn

Tips for utilizing LinkedIn hiring tools.

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

Understand H-1B visa requirements

How does hiring automation work?

Using automated hiring to gain a competitive edge.

Remote work state taxes: Paying across borders

Common tax implications of remote work.

How to invoice as an independent contractor: Complete guide

Simple steps for sending an invoice as a contractor.

Should HR teams set OKRs?

Should your People team set OKRs?

Do part-time employees get holiday pay in the US?

A guide to holiday pay for part-time employees.

Leveling up distributed leadership with Lingo Live's Tyler Muse

What leadership looks like for the new world of work.

Replacing work-life balance with work-life synergy

The future of work feels more human.

EOR or Entity? The Answer Is: Both (Here’s How)

Choosing between an EOR and a legal entity? You don't have to. Learn how leading companies combine both to expand globally with speed, control, and less risk.

What is at-will employment? A guide for employers

Learn what at-will employment is

5 takeaways from Oyster’s 2025 Global Hiring Trends and Impact Report

Data and insights on the state of global hiring today.

Connecting the world: Using your Oyster referral link to promote global hiring

Score five tips for sharing your Oyster referral link!

What’s to come in the world of remote work

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

Should where you live determine what you're paid?

A deep dive into the location-agnostic compensation model.

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.

Managing managers with Natasha Kehimkar

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

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?

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

How to retain talent through a flexible workplace approach.

Join us at Ascent by Oyster 2022

Register for free and join us at Ascent by Oyster on Aug 11

How to convert a contractor to an employee

Learn how and when to convert a contractor to a full-time employee.

Watch Oyster Ascent 2022 on demand

Revisit the insights from Ascent by Oyster.

Top workation locations

Take some time away from your regular work space.

EORs in the Philippines: Everything you need to know

Looking for an EOR in the Philippines? Learn more.

How to onboard independent contractors: Onboarding Checklist

Seamlessly incorporate new talent into your organization.

Utilizing global hiring automation

Your guide to understanding global automated hiring.

Checklist for making global employment packages

What to include in a global employment package.

Why balance is the new hustle with Mai Ton

Tips for living a more well-rounded life.