Oyster Team

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.

All about global payroll: October product updates

See what's new this month.

Learn more

What is IRS Form 8832? A complete guide

Learn when and how to file this IRS form.

Learn more

IRS Form W-9 vs. IRS Form W-4: What’s the difference?

Learn the basics of tax filling.

Learn more

Total rewards: What to include in your compensation package

Strengthen your total rewards packages with these tips.

Learn more

How to account for PTO in payroll

A guide for factoring PTO into your payroll schedule.

Learn more

How to track employee vacation accrual

Understanding vacation accrual for your employees.

Learn more

16 things to look for in a global payroll service

Need a global payroll provider? Here's what to look for.

Learn more

8 Best employee reward programs & how to create one

Employee rewards programs help boost your team morale.

Learn more

10 nonmonetary benefits and employee incentives

Here are 10 ideas to make workers feel appreciated.

Learn more

Long-term incentive plans (LTIP): Guide, types & benefits

Learn how to use incentives to propel your business.

Learn more

1040 vs. 1099 forms: What are the differences?

Know the differences so you can breeze through tax season.

Learn more

Best PEO services and how to choose the right one

Find the right PEO services for your business.

Learn more

Payroll tax: What it is and how much employers pay

Learn how to calculate your tax liabilities

Learn more

On-call pay: How it works and when to compensate employees

Learn how to build an airtight payment policy

Learn more

What is wage compression? How to avoid it

Learn the causes, impacts, and prevention methods.

Learn more

How to run an international background check

Find out the best way to run a global background check.

Learn more

How to hire ethically

Some tips for making your hiring process more ethical.

Learn more

Utilizing an onboarding tracker

Discover the benefits of a well-executed onboarding process.

Learn more

Pros and cons of hiring internally vs externally

How to decide between internal and external hiring.

Learn more

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

Explore the importance of solid labor and employment laws.

Learn more

A guide for hiring international employees

Read up on the benefits, challenges, and best practices.

Learn more

Independent contractors vs employees: 4 key differences

Learn what sets independent contractors apart from employees

Learn more

The importance of hiring new employees

4 reasons you shouldn't downplay hiring a new employee.

Learn more

Building a hiring pipeline

Tips for building a successful hiring pipeline.

Learn more

4 ways to assess and hire for team fit at a distributed company

Learn how to hire for team fit (and why it's important).

Learn more

Tips for hiring new employees

How to have a clearly defined hiring process.

Learn more

How much does an employee cost? Here’s how to calculate it

Find out how much an employee really costs.

Learn more

How much does it cost to hire in the US?

Get an idea of the associated costs of hiring in the US.

Learn more

How much does it cost to hire in Canada?

Find out the true cost of hiring in Canada.

Learn more

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

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

Learn more

Beyond compliance: Best practices for hiring success

Tips to overcome the challenges of hiring compliance

Learn more

Understanding cultural differences in the international recruitment process: Tips for success

Efficiently engage & communicate with top talent.

Learn more

The do’s and don’ts of location-based compensation

How to create a fair global compensation strategy.

Learn more

Empowering women in the global workforce: HR strategies for gender equality

How to create a workplace where women can thrive.

Learn more

5 real business challenges you can solve with global hiring

Overcome these hurdles through the power of global hiring.

Learn more

Looking for a PEO in Canada? Here’s what you need to know

All you need to know about using a PEO in the True North.

Learn more

The 4 most challenging countries to hire in: A guide for People leaders

Get insights on how to overcome the challenges.

Learn more

Building a global talent strategy: Top tips from Oyster’s VP of People

Expert advice to help you start recruiting internationally.

Learn more

Hiring independent contractors in Portugal: Everything you need to know

Learn all about hiring Portuguese contractors.

Learn more

A complete guide to global expansion with international talent

How to expand your business across borders.

Learn more

What is a contingent worker? Definition and benefits

Explore the benefits of hiring contingent workers

Learn more

The 20 best countries to hire freelancers

Include these countries in your search for freelance talent.

Learn more

Pay Bands, Carta integration, hiring automation improvements and more: November product updates

See what's new this month.

Learn more

Follow the Sun: How our distributed company celebrates our annual virtual event

Learn about Oyster's annual company gathering.

Learn more

The 20 best countries to hire marketers

Include these countries in your search for marketing talent.

Learn more

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

A guide to using EOR services in Thailand.

Learn more

The 20 best countries to hire customer service workers

Top countries for sourcing customer service talent.

Learn more

Simpler onboarding, automated leave carryover, and more: January product updates

See what's new this month.

Learn more

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

Learn how an EOR service can help you hire in Australia.

Learn more

Hiring independent contractors in the Philippines: Everything you need to know

How and why to hire contractors in the Philippines.

Learn more

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

A guide to working with EOR services in Singapore.

Learn more

Add external recruiters, process offboarding smoothly, and more: February product updates

See what's new this month.

Learn more

Hiring independent contractors in Spain: Everything you need to know

Discover the ins and outs of hiring contractors in Spain.

Learn more

Secure work visas, offer equity in 42 countries, and more: March product updates

See what’s new this month.

Learn more

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

A guide to using EOR services in Italy.

Learn more

Looking for a PEO in Portugal? Here’s what you need to know

A guide to working with PEOs in Portugal.

Learn more

Looking for a PEO in Spain? Here’s what you need to know

How a PEO can help you hire and manage employees in Spain.

Learn more

Looking for a PEO in Mexico? Here’s what you need to know

How and why to partner with a PEO in Mexico.

Learn more

Looking for a PEO in Thailand? Here’s what you need to know

A guide to using PEO services in Thailand.

Learn more

Unlocking global talent: Key trends and insights from G2 and Oyster

A deep dive into global employment data and trends.

Learn more

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

Learn how an EOR service can help you hire in Chile.

Learn more

Global payroll, enhanced user permissions, and more: April product updates

See what’s new this month.

Learn more

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

Learn how an EOR service can help you hire in Belgium.

Learn more

Crafting inclusive job descriptions: Best practices to attract diverse global talent

How to write clear and bias-free job descriptions.

Learn more

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

Learn how an EOR service can help you hire in Denmark.

Learn more

Exempt vs. nonexempt employees: What's the difference?

Learn the differences between exempt vs nonexempt employees

Learn more

Part-time vs. full-time workers: What's the difference?

Understand the differences between part-time vs full-time

Learn more

A guide on 1099 Form for companies with US contractors

Learn how to fill out a 1099 form.

Learn more

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

Get up to speed with using an EOR service in South Africa.

Learn more

What is FUTA? Federal Unemployment Tax Act Explained

Learn what FUTA is and its benefits

Learn more

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

A guide to working with EOR services in Finland.

Learn more

India labor laws: A complete guide

Hiring in India? Start here!

Learn more

Better contractor management, new benefits, and more: May product updates

See what's new this month.

Learn more

Top countries for hiring tech talent in 2024

Include these 8 hot spots in your search for tech talent.

Learn more

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

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

Learn more

Oyster is a Josh Bersin Company Galileo™ Trusted Content Program Partner

How Oyster’s insights are powering next-gen HR tools.

Learn more

Small business employee benefits: A quick guide

Learn how to build a small business employee benefit package

Learn more

1099 vs. W-2 workers: What's the difference?

Learn the differences between 1099 versus W-2 employees

Learn more

6 of the best payroll services for small businesses

Explore the best payroll solutions for small businesses

Learn more

What is employee life cycle? The 9 stages in HR

Understand each stage of the employee life cycle

Learn more

A complete guide to independent contractor liability insurance

Learn more

Delivering impact in challenging times: Oyster’s 2024 impact report

Learn about our impact highlights from the past year.

Learn more

Looking for a PEO in the Philippines? Here’s what you need to know

A guide to working with PEOs in the Philippines.

Learn more

Looking for a PEO in Australia? Here’s what you need to know

A guide to working with PEOs in Australia.

Learn more

Looking for a PEO in Singapore? Here’s what you need to know

How and why to partner with a PEO in Singapore.

Learn more

Payroll tax vs. income tax: Understanding the differences

Compare payroll tax versus income tax.

Learn more

14 employee recognition ideas to motivate your team

Show appreciation with these 14 employee recognition ideas.

Learn more

Global expansion: Expert insights from Oyster and Athyna

Key strategies for expanding operations internationally.

Learn more

What is a retention bonus? How worker incentives work

Discover the importance of retention bonus & its benefits

Learn more

Understanding fixed-term employment contracts: Pros and cons

Fixed-term employment contracts can be a valuable asset.

Learn more

Expanded salary insights and global payroll: August product updates

See what’s new this month.

Learn more

How fractional work can fit into your talent strategy: Five questions answered

When and why to work with fractional talent

Learn more

HR compliance: A complete guide for employers

Maintain HR compliance with our expert guide.

Learn more

How are bonuses taxed? Bonus tax rate explained

Learn about how bonuses are taxed to avoid a surprise.

Learn more

6 best employer of record (EOR) services of 2024

Discover the six best employer of record services

Learn more

How to generate an independent contractor pay stub

Here's how to generate an independent contractor pay stub.

Learn more

Direct labor cost: Definition and how to calculate it

Learn how to calculate direct labor costs

Learn more

Let’s talk efficiency: September product updates

See what's new this month.

Learn more

Best enterprise payroll software for large businesses

Discover the best payroll software for large businesses.

Learn more

12 employee incentive programs to retain top talent

Here are 12 employee incentive programs to motivate.

Learn more