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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.

EOR vs. PEO: Which is right for your business?

Learn the differences between EOR versus PEO.

Gross pay vs. net pay: What's the difference?

Learn how to differentiate between the two

What is digital presenteeism and how do you avoid it on a remote team?

Ensure your remote employees maintain a healthy balance.

It’s the little things that make a big difference: July product updates

See what’s new this month.

Enhanced salary research and misclassification protection: June product updates

See what’s new this month.

3 Global hiring trends for 2022

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

How to pay an independent contractor: The 5 best methods

All about payment terms, methods, and best practices.

How to determine salary: A global perspective

Discover how to calculate salaries for global employees.

Strategic workforce planning: Process and best practices

Learn the benefits of strategic workforce planning.

What is employee life cycle? The 9 stages in HR

Understand each stage of the employee life cycle

6 Best international payroll providers of 2024

Here are our top picks for international payroll providers.

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

Learn the differences between 1099 versus W-2 employees

5 Amazing virtual team building activities for work

Some ideas for remote team building for your company to try.

Small business employee benefits: A quick guide

Learn how to build a small business employee benefit package

How to process payroll in 7 simple steps

Learn what payroll processing is.

How many pay periods are in a year? Guide for employers

Explore the different pay periods in a year and how they aff

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

Learn the differences between exempt vs nonexempt employees

What is an equity incentive plan and how to offer it

Why equity incentive plans are popular recruitment tools.

Employee stock options: Types and how they work

Here's how employee stock options work

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

Find out how much an employee really costs.

Private vs. public health insurance: Main differences

Understanding different types of insurance for employees.

A full guide to independent contractor taxes

Learn all about independent contractor taxes in the U.S.

12 best employee benefits your company should offer

Benefits to help companies stand out from the rest.

India labor laws: A complete guide

Hiring in India? Start here!

Commission vs. bonus: What's the difference?

Understand the intricacies between a bonus and commission.

How to be a good leader at work: 7 tips

Learn how to be an effective leader at work.

What country works the most hours? A list of 12 countries

Discover what country works the most hours.

10 Best remote work companies

Remote work is here to stay.

What is FUTA? Federal Unemployment Tax Act Explained

Learn what FUTA is and its benefits

The Netherlands maternity leave and paternity leave guide

We walk you through what it looks like.

What is a probationary period & how does it work?

Learn about probationary periods worldwide

4 risks of expanding a business internationally

The advantages are clear, the risks—not so much.

A guide to understanding employment law in Canada

Hiring in Canada? Here's a guide to get you started!

A guide on 1099 Form for companies with US contractors

Learn how to fill out a 1099 form.

Do independent contractors get holiday pay?

Find out if independent contractors are entitled to PTO.

What are payroll deductions & how do they work?

Learn about the different types of payroll deductions.

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

Understand the differences between part-time vs full-time

How to make a PTO and vacation tracking spreadsheet

Here are some things to include in your leave tracker sheet.

Working remotely from another country: What you need to know

Points to consider if you work remotely in another country.

7 tax deductions for independent contractors in 2024

Common taxes independent contractors can deduct.

Guide to maternity leave in countries around the world

A guide to maternity leave around the world.

What countries offer free health care?

Find out which countries have universal health care.

Best PEO services and how to choose the right one

Find the right PEO services for your business.

7 Payroll metrics you should be tracking

Here's what you should be tracking.

How to start working remotely for a US company from abroad

What you need to know when working remotely.

Paid vacation days by country: Which country has more days?

Vacation days based on your employee's country.

How to get a remote job: tips and tricks

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

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

When and why to work with fractional talent

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.

The top challenges of remote employee relocation (and how to solve them)

Tips for managing the recent uptick in relocation requests.

How to run an international background check

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

How to offer employee bonuses across globally distributed teams

Read this before you jump on the bandwagon.

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

Looking for an EOR in the UK? Here's what you need to know.

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

Find out more about hiring and EORs in Germany

How to relocate an employee internationally

Help an employee navigate the relocation process.

Why are companies switching to remote work?

With remote work seeing a surge, discover why many companies

What taxes do employees pay on equity?

Learn more about taxes on equity.

Do employers have to offer health insurance?

Are you required to provide healthcare to your team?

How to find interns to work for your startup

Find out why hiring interns is a good idea for your startup.

How to find open to work candidates on LinkedIn

Tips for utilizing LinkedIn hiring tools.

How to relocate while working remotely

What to consider when relocating.

Total rewards: What to include in your compensation package

Strengthen your total rewards packages with these tips.

How to increase psychological safety on remote teams

Tips for fostering a psychologically safe work environment.

How to land a remote role: 9 tips for remote workers

Stand out from the crowd and get the remote job you want.

Embracing cultural differences in the workplace

A closer look at cultural diversity in the workplace.

Watch Oyster Ascent 2022 on demand

Revisit the insights from Ascent by Oyster.

Creating a global benefits strategy

Build a strong global benefits strategy for your team.

What's the difference between an employer of record and a staffing agency?

Spot the difference between an EOR and a staffing agency.

How to recruit globally

Tips to help you recruit talent from across the globe.

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

Having the discussion: contractor to employee.

When does an independent contractor become an employee?

The independent contractor-to-employee conversion.

How to account for PTO in payroll

A guide for factoring PTO into your payroll schedule.

How to know your salary worth

Form a clear understanding of your salary worth.

How much is health insurance for 1099 workers?

Must-knows about insurance for independent contractors.

How to request vacation time

The process of requesting time off from work.

What is a global employment platform?

And why do companies need one?

Understanding employer of record (EOR) services and their importance for distributed companies

What you need to know.

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).

How to ace an online interview for a remote job

What you need to keep in mind.

Meet Oyster Integrations: Your gateway to a seamless HR workflow

Streamline your global employment workflow.

What are the different types of leave from work?

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

Distributed agile: The challenges with distributed teams working agile

Best practices for remote teams.

Announcing our $150M Series C funding round at a $1 billion+ valuation

A huge milestone for the Oyster team.

The top 3 global benefits challenges (and free tools for solving them)

Providing benefits on a global scale? We've got you covered.

Do H-1B visas even matter if you can hire employees in any country?

Save yourself time by starting here.

All about global payroll systems: How to manage your distributed team's payroll compliantly

What you need to know.

How Jen Paxton supports a team of 55 people across 17 countries

Learn all about her experience managing a global team.

Employee misclassification: The risks for distributed companies

What you need to know to avoid misclassifying your workers.

Introducing Oyster Academy

Online courses on distributed work.

People are people first: Fostering an inclusive workplace for all

In celebration of Pride Month, let's talk about diversity.

Best practices for setting goals and measuring success with remote workers

Discover more about the best way to evaluate remote workers.

Remote employee training tips

How to create a training program for remote workers.

Employers of Record (EORs) in the U.S.: Everything you need to know

Find out more about how Employers of Record in the U.S.

How much does it cost to hire in the US?

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

7 things to include in a remote work policy

Things to consider when creating a remote work policy doc.

How to make remote employees feel included

Making sure your remote employees feel valued.

10 things to include in an employee handbook

What content should you include in an employee handbook?

EORs vs. subsidiary: Which is the better option?

Compare EORs and subsidiaries for global expansion.

Guide to adopting a flexible working strategy

How to introduce a flexible work strategy.

Global payroll compliance: How to navigate the complexity of multi-country payroll

Understand what global payroll compliance means for you.