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W-8BEN: What it is and when to use it

Don’t worry—it's not as complicated as it sounds.

Hiring Contractors

The fastest-growing global hiring markets to watch in 2026

While the Philippines and India remain hiring hotspots, other countries are showing even stronger growth. Discover what’s driving companies to invest in the four fastest-growing markets.

Hire Equitably

30 Effective pre-screening interview questions to ask

How to run effective pre-screening interviews

Global Payroll and Benefits

How does unlimited PTO work? What employers need to know

Explore the advantages this benefit can bring.

Oyster blog

Oyster Voices: How We Celebrated 5 Years Of Oyster

How the Oyster HR team celebrated our 5th birthday as a company, and ideas you can borrow for your next celebration.

Global Payroll and Benefits

Average salary in India 2026: Employer facts and figures

Discover the average salary in India

Global Payroll and Benefits

What is a safe harbor 401(k) plan? A guide with pros and cons

Learn how it works and if it's right for your business

Global Payroll and Benefits

What is virtual bookkeeping? How it works, guide, and benefits

Virtual bookkeeping explained.

Hiring across borders? Team up with Oyster

Ireland work visa requirements: Who qualifies and how to apply

Learn about Ireland work visa requirements.

Global Payroll and Benefits

An employee and employer’s guide to FIT taxable wages

Learn what FIT taxable wages are.

Global Payroll and Benefits

Setting up a business in Singapore

Learn how to set up a company in Singapore.

Global Payroll and Benefits

How are commissions taxed? Everything you need to know

Learn the answer here, plus how to calculateit.