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Employers
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7 best practices for managing distributed teams

Managing distributed teams? Learn how to improve communication, align workflows, and build strong team culture across locations—so your remote workforce stays productive and engaged.

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Employers
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Using EOR to manage permanent establishment risk

Hiring abroad offers growth but adds tax risk. Learn how an employer of record (EOR) helps reduce permanent establishment risk and supports compliant global expansion.

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Employers
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Employer of record pricing: What you need to know

Employer of record fees can be complex. Learn what you’re paying for—monthly fees, statutory costs, offboarding, and more—so you can budget accurately and avoid surprises.

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Employees
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What is supplemental pay? Types and examples

What is supplemental pay and why does it matter? Learn key types like bonuses, commissions, and overtime, and how to use them to improve employee satisfaction, retention, and total compensation.

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Global Payroll and Benefits
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Payroll compliance: 9 best practices for 2026

Managing payroll across teams and locations is complex. Learn payroll best practices to stay compliant, reduce risk, and simplify processes for smoother, stress-free operations.

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Employees
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Global employee benefits: A guide for 2026

Building a global team? Learn what employee benefits to offer, why they matter, and how to create a compliant global benefits strategy that supports retention and your workforce worldwide.

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Events

The Oyster Executive Circle - Toronto Edition

Join Oyster’s executive team for an exclusive evening at Toronto featuring premium cocktails, elevated bites, and meaningful conversations with senior business leaders. Connect with the team and explore the future of global hiring in a relaxed, high-end setting.

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What AI Is Changing in the People Stack

See how AI is turning People systems from record-keeping into smart, automated workflows. Join Milly Parker (Oyster) and Giovanni Luperti (Humaans) to explore practical ways AI is reshaping work for People, Talent, and Operations teams.

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Ask an Expert: The 2026 Guide to Hiring Globally

In this session, Hibaaq Abdillahi and Patricia Piticas (Director & Senior Managing Counsel – Employment Products) move past the typical webinar format for a candid "office hours" on the reality of international employment. Get straight, practical answers grounded in what Oyster sees across hundreds of companies and more than 100 countries.

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People Heroes

EOR vs. Entity Isn’t Binary

As companies expand globally, choosing between EOR and entity setup isn’t black and white. Many leaders now take a hybrid approach—combining both to move faster, manage risk, and scale sustainably.

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Events

2026 Managers Strategy with Lifelabs Learning

As 2026 gets underway, many organizations are moving fast on ambitious strategies - but still overlooking the one factor that determines whether those plans actually succeed: manager readiness.

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Build to Lead: Turning people strategy into enterprise value

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to think and operate like a COO — diagnosing the hidden org design, leadership, and velocity gaps that quietly derail growth, and framing them in the language of revenue, execution, and enterprise value.

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Hybrid readiness: Next-level Collaboration for distributed teams

Unlock the secrets to mastering hybrid work with key insights from Oyster! Learn how to design for remote-first flexibility, combat isolation, build trust, and implement effective hybrid work systems. Discover strategies to enhance communication, foster inclusivity, and drive engagement in a distributed workforce.

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Hiring in the US and Beyond: PEOs, EORs, and Global Talent

Don't miss Miranda Zolot, Senior VP, General Counsel and Secretary at Oyster and Boyd Rogers, Divisional VP & Lead Counsel, Employment Law at TriNet, as we dive deep into the world of global hiring, exploring the differences between PEOs (Professional Employer Organizations) and EORs (Employer of Record), and how companies can navigate the challenges of hiring across borders.

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Legislation Lowdown

Learn about current trends in global employment law with expert insights from Oyster's General Counsel.

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Crafting Compelling & Inclusive Job Descriptions

Join us for a LinkedIn Live hosted by our People Builders community, where we'll delve into the crucial art of crafting compelling and inclusive job descriptions in the context of global hiring. In this session, we'll not only highlight the importance of crafting job descriptions that attract diverse talent but also explore how these descriptions contribute to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives within organizations. We'll discuss various themes, sharing best practices and strategies to tackle common challenges faced when writing job descriptions in today's dynamic and global market.

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Navigating Change: Addressing Manager Burnout in Times of Transition

Join us for a LinkedIn Live with Carmen Amador Barreiro from our People Builders Community and Hannah Rose Olson from Disclo, as they explore the unique pressures managers face during times of transition and how burnout can take a toll on their wellbeing, productivity, and team dynamics

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Events

Scaling success: Lessons from global startup journeys

Join us as we dive into the pivotal lessons learned from scaling startups to the global stage. Hosted in collaboration with our top VC partners, this event is tailored for leaders navigating the complexities of international growth—whether you’re a founder, an HR leader, or somewhere in between.

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Events

2025 And Beyond: The Future of Global Hiring

Discover emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the way companies hire and manage talent across borders. From navigating compliance to fostering diverse, inclusive teams, this conversation will equip you with the knowledge to stay ahead in a dynamic global workforce.

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Global Hiring 101

Explore the fundamental aspects of global employment, and gain the essential knowledge and insights you need to initiate your global hiring journey this year

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Events

Overcoming Global Payroll Challenges (With Solutions!)

Managing payroll for a global workforce comes with challenges like navigating diverse laws, currencies, and compliance. In this webinar, Oyster's experts explore the complexities of global payroll management.

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The Ultimate Guide to Hiring in Spain

Looking to hire your next global team member? Discover why Spain has emerged as a highly desirable location for employers and remote tech talent alike.

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Managing Distributed Engineering Teams

Panelists from five organizations come together to share their best advice on how to manage thriving engineering teams that are distributed around the world.

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How to Hire Globally using Oyster

Get answers to all your global employment questions in our quick on demand webinar—and feel confident growing your global team.

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Case Studies

Operations Nation

Operations Nation onboarded their first international hire seamlessly with Oyster.

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Case Studies

Muse Group

Muse Group scaled confidently in 8 countries with Oyster

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Paired

Paired scaled their team in 6 countries with Oyster

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Case Studies

Lava.AI

Lava.AI scaled their U.S. and global team seamlessly with TriNet and Oyster

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Case Studies

Laminar Projects

Laminar Projects switched to Oyster for scalable compliance and high service quality

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Case Studies

GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly has hired in 17 countries and become remote-first with Oyster

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Case Studies

Jitasa

Jitasa grew their Philippines team fourfold in two years with Oyster

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Case Studies

Embeddable

Embeddable switched to Oyster to scale confidently with expert guidance

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Case Studies

Zabal Media

Zabal Media saves $120,000 a year using Oyster to hire and pay contractors

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Standing on Giants

Standing on Giants transformed their service offerings by hiring in 10 countries with Oyster

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Kinsta

Kinsta switched to Oyster from a legacy EOR for a seamless global employment experience

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Worldsensing

Worldsensing scaled their sales team with Oyster to expand their business into new markets

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Case Studies

Spryker

With Oyster and Bob, Spryker has the perfect combined solution for their distributed team.

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Interledger

With Oyster, Interledger switched from multiple EOR providers to a single platform

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Case Studies

Lokalise

With Oyster, Lokalise diversified their team with talent across 45 countries.

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Utility Warehouse

With Oyster, Utility Warehouse can bring on crucial engineering talent quickly and easily.

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Pacific Institute

With Oyster, Pacific Institute was able to convert long-term contractors into full time employees.

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Latana

With Oyster, Latana is able to bolster their team with global talent while building a unique, hybrid culture.

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Chili Piper

Chili Piper chose Oyster to help them double in size as a global, distributed team.

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Demodesk

Demodesk works with Oyster to unify their employee experience as they scale in multiple countries.

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Juno

With Oyster, Juno can hire up to four new Team Members in a single day

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Podcasts

Mentorship That Matters: Lessons from DeMario Bell

Mentorship can be a game-changer, but how do you create relationships that truly make an impact? In this episode, DeMario Bell, Senior Community Manager at Culture Amp, explores what mentorship looks like in today’s evolving workplace. From his infectious energy to his deep passion for community building, DeMario shares thoughtful insights into how People leaders can build a rock-solid mentorship program. This episode explores the impact of hybrid work on mentorship with the removal of water cooler conversations and highlights how to foster relationships despite this. DeMario discusses the importance of co-creating mentorship programs and what inclusivity can look like when you design for those at the margins. Don’t miss this insightful episode – which is like a mentor itself!

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Building Global Pay Practices for the Future of Work With Matt McFarlane

This week, Carmen sits down with Matt McFarlane, former Senior Director of People Experience at Oyster and now the founder of FNDN (Foundation)—a consultancy dedicated to helping startups and tech companies master their pay practices. As a thought leader in compensation strategies and pay transparency, Matt brings invaluable insights to one of the workplace’s biggest challenges. In this episode, Matt and Carmen dive into crafting compensation strategies that align with your company’s vision, building a rock-solid compensation philosophy, and navigating the tricky waters of pay transparency in a global, competitive job market. Tune in to discover why pay is about so much more than just numbers!

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Mastering the Principles of Hybrid Work: Lessons from CEO Emily Hinks

Get ready to dive into a high-energy, mischief-filled conversation with Emily Hinks, the Founder and CEO of Mischief Makers, a future-of-work agency shaking up the way organizations collaborate. Showcasing what can only be described as a mastery of collaboration, Emily and her team are the secret sauce for industry giants such as Spotify, Netflix, IDEO, and the United Nations. This episode unpacks what it takes to master hybrid work principles and why copy-pasting someone else’s model just won’t cut it. Emily shares her insights on creating a personalized hybrid strategy that fits your team like a glove and provides examples of organizations nailing the hybrid work environment. She touches on the importance of trust, employee policy co-creation, and why hybrid work is more about culture than structure. Whether you're rethinking your hybrid strategy or just love a good dose of energy and insight, this episode is one you won’t want to miss!

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Podcasts

How To Unlock Employee Growth with Craig Forman

Welcome back to World of Work Season Seven! We are so thrilled to be back for the very first episode where Carmen sits down with her former Culture Amp colleague – organizational psychologist, Craig Forman. Craig and Carmen team up to discuss non-promotion-based employee growth strategies and how People leaders can use the data they collect to build thriving workplace cultures. Drawing from his diverse career journey, including military service and corporate leadership, Craig emphasizes the importance of balancing data-driven strategies with empathy and transparency. Additionally, he discusses how organizations can navigate cultural shifts during periods of growth by staying transparent, intentional, and responsive to employee feedback. This episode offers actionable takeaways for People leaders looking to foster engagement, trust, and alignment within their teams.

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Breaking Borders: Tony Jamous on Building Oyster and the Future of Global Employment

Join Carmen for an exclusive conversation with Tony Jamous, CEO and co-founder of Oyster! In this episode, he peels back the curtain of his incredible journey—from growing up in Lebanon to building a revolutionary global employment platform. Tony shares the inspiration behind founding Oyster, rooted in his passion for making a positive impact and challenging the constraints of national borders.

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Podcasts

Beyond the Benchmark: Embedding DEI in Every Corner of Your Organization

As the importance of diverse talent has continued to rise, conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have remained top of mind for many PeopleOps leads. While much has evolved since 2020, a pivotal year when many organizations made bold commitments to DEI, who has truly followed through? Enter Daniela Herrera an award-winning DEI professional with over 17 years of global experience in talent operations, recruitment, and leadership. Dani offers valuable insights on accountability, actionable steps for implementing DEI, and why HR professionals should look to New York Comic-Con as an unexpected yet powerful example of impactful DEI. In this conversation, Dani explores the essentials of creating belonging, building psychological safety, and ensuring organizational commitments to DEI extend beyond benchmarks. Don’t miss this important conversation on what it means to embed DEI everywhere and weave it into all areas of your organization.

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Gen Z at Work: How Younger Talent Is Influencing Work Culture

This week, Carmen chats with Cloey Callahan, Assistant Director of Development and Alumni Communications at SUNY New Paltz and former Digiday Worklife writer, to discuss what makes Gen Z tick at work. As a Gen Z-er herself, Cloey shares why this generation’s approach to jobs, loyalty, hybrid work, and even mental health is shaking things up. This episode explores the importance of making space for meaningful conversations about Gen Z’s needs, going beyond surface-level assumptions, and embracing topics that might be considered “taboo” in the workplace. From side hustles to the impact of social issues, Cloey explains how leaders can skip the stereotypes and connect meaningfully with Gen Z talent. Ready to see your youngest team members in a whole new light?

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Finding Flexibility: From Fractional Work to Portfolio Careers with Julie Fedele

This week, Carmen is joined by Julie Fedele, founder of the Portfolio Career Club and author of The Portfolio Careerist, a popular newsletter for professionals looking to create flexible, meaningful careers. In this episode, Jules dives into how she helps individuals learn to love their work through the development of a portfolio career. She shares her journey to discovering fractional work, a model that’s gaining traction among senior-level professionals and executives. Combining this new structure into today’s organizations, she discusses how portfolio careers impact PeopleOps teams, as we see the integration of fractional employees into the development and management of permanent teams. Together, Jules and Carmen explore what it takes to build a portfolio career, how it differs from job sharing, and why fractional roles are reshaping the workforce. Jules also offers her insights on supporting non-linear career paths, finding talented leaders ready for a change, and empowering professionals to take ownership of their careers in today’s evolving job landscape.

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The Future of AI in HR and PeopleOps with Kait Rohlfing, PhD

Welcome back to New World of Work! In the first episode of season 6, we dive into a topic that’s been on the minds of HR and PeopleOps leaders everywhere: how can HR teams use artificial intelligence in their work? Dr. Kait Rohlfing, PhD, is a trained industrial organizational psychologist and former Sr. Leadership Trainer and Facilitator at LifeLabs Learning. Recently, she helped write a playbook on how PeopleOps leaders can leverage AI in their work. In this episode, host Carmen Amdador Barreiro and Dr.Kait discuss how to maintain people-centric policies in an increasingly AI-powered world of work, when to lean into AI, and why there is real cause for caution in deploying this artificial intelligence in the workplace.

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Rebuilding trust: Restoring the relationship between PeopleOps and employees with Massella Dukuly

In this episode, Rhys sits down with Massella Dukuly, Head of Workplace Strategy + Innovation @ Charter. With over a decade of experience collaborating with PeopleOps leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness, Massella emphasizes the impact that a robust and trusting relationship between PeopleOps and employees can have. The repercussions of a breakdown in these relationships are felt throughout the entire organization, highlighting the need for PeopleOps leaders to find solutions and prevent such breakdowns from occurring in the first place. Rhys and Massella delve into strategies to restore and repair these relationships and unveil ways to cultivate a work environment with engaged employees who fuel organizational performance.

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Empowering middle managers to combat burnout with Yen Tan

Welcome back to a new season of New World of Work! In the inaugural episode of season 4, Rhys sits down with Yen Tan, Co-Founder @ Kona, a Slack integration that allows managers to track morale across their teams. Yen and their co-founders started Kona in their dorm rooms after having a bad experience working remotely and knew something had to change. Since January 2020, they’ve interviewed over 800 leaders to discover their pain points when managing remote teams and built Kona to solve them. In this episode, Rhys and Yen discuss how to keep remote teams motivated during hard times, strategies for improving retention and morale among remote workers, and empowering middle managers to catch burnout early.

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How COVID changed benefits forever with Amy Spurling

In this episode, Rhys interviews Amy Spurling, founder, and CEO @ COMPT. COMPT is an all-in-one innovative reimbursement platform that is revolutionizing benefits. Not a vendor platform by design, Amy and her team built COMPT to allow organizations to offer truly personalized benefits and stipends. Rhys and Amy dive into why personalization is the way to optimize benefits, especially for a distributed workforce, and how COMPT supports local vendors. Rhys asks Amy if benefits and stipends can ever become too flexible, and how managers can balance that tension. They also explore how personalization has improved benefits offerings outside of the tech industry.

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The Digital Nomad Revolution with Lauren Razavi, VP of Communications at SafetyWing

In this episode, Rhys and guest Lauren Razavi explore the world of living as a digital nomad. Lauren has been nomadic since 2013, and is the author of Global Natives, a book about the past, present and potential of work from anywhere. Lauren is also the VP of Communications at SafetyWing, an insurance platform for digital nomads. In this episode, Lauren and Rhys discuss what it would mean to build a country on the Internet, how companies can think about remote and flexible work, and why work from anywhere is the future.

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Influencing the C-suite with Ivori Johnson

Welcome back to New World of Work! In this episode, Rhys sits down with Ivori Johnson, Interim Head of People, Talent, and DEIB at ChartHop, for a discussion on influencing and convincing C-suite executives of the value and importance of the PeopleOps function. They will discuss making a clear case for the value of the function, especially in remote/hybrid environments, how Ivori uses her DEIB background to be an effective leader, and the PeopleOps ‘PR’ problem. Ivori will share her strategies for helping to position the PeopleOps function as the ‘hero’ of the workplace and effectively communicate its advantages to C-suite executives.

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Championing Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Conner Reinhardt

What does it mean to ‘neurodiversify’ the workplace, and more importantly, why is it important? In this episode, Rhys sits down with Conner Reinhardt, COO @ Mentra, to help answer those questions. Conner and the Mentra team help neurodivergent jobseekers find employers that value their unique skills, and also help educate PeopleOps teams about neurodiversity. Join Rhys and Conner for an educational chat about embracing neurodiversity in the workplace, what PeopleOps leaders can do to create welcoming workplaces for all, and how Mentra is changing and shaping the conversation.

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Upskilling in the Age of AI with Rajeeb Dey MBE, Founder of Learnerbly

Rajeeb Dey calls himself an ‘accidental entrepreneur.’ After starting a venture to help give students a voice in their education when he was 17, he’s gone on to launch a national entrepreneurship competition with the government of Britain, and founded Learnerbly, a curated online learning platform that helps organizations make learning part of their culture. He and Rhys have an interesting and enlightening conversation about why continuous learning is so important in the age of AI, the importance of upskilling, and how businesses can foster learning and development.

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The power of distributed workforces for growth, collaboration, and community with Mike Podobnik

In this mini-series, we are focusing on the power of distributed teams to take companies at all growth stages to the next level. Webflow has been a pioneer in leveraging a distributed workforce since 2013, VP of People Mike Podobnik joins Katie to discuss how Webflow has grown and expanded with its team, and the lessons learned along the way. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of a global workforce, and how to foster community across borders.

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How Superside uses global hiring to build a team of top creative talent with Fredrik Thomassen

Welcome back New World of Work! In this mini-series, we are focusing on the power of distributed teams to take companies at all growth stages to the next level. How do start-ups and entrepreneurs leverage global hiring to build teams made up of top talent? Host Katie McCauley is in discussion with Fredrik Thomassen, founder and CEO of Superside. Superside has been a distributed company since its inception, and uses a global hiring strategy to recruit the best creative talent the world has to offer. Frederik discusses why a global hiring strategy is part of Superside’s core mission, the importance of competitive wages, and where distributed teams and global hiring are going from here. Join Oyster's Free People Builders Community

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