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Distributed HR Platform Oyster® Launches 'Oyster Academy' to Help Global Talent and Employers Acquire the Skills to Succeed in a Distributed World of Work

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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Developed internally by Oyster, Oyster Academy encompasses online courses for multiple experience levels and roles, and equips organizations with the skills they need to build thriving distributed teams.

Key Points: 
  • Developed internally by Oyster, Oyster Academy encompasses online courses for multiple experience levels and roles, and equips organizations with the skills they need to build thriving distributed teams.
  • Within Oyster Academy, Distributed Bootcamp is a training program that teaches team members the best practices of distributed communication and collaboration.
  • "Oyster is reimagining the future of access to employment, professional development, and success in a distributed world," said Jack Mardack, co-Founder of Oyster.
  • Founded in Jan 2020 by Tony Jamous and Jack Mardack, Oyster is itself a fully remote company with a diverse, globally distributed team.

Distributed HR Platform Oyster® Launches 'Oyster Academy' to Help Global Talent and Employers Acquire the Skills to Succeed in a Distributed World of Work

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Ostreida, Oyster, Smoked food

Developed internally by Oyster, Oyster Academy encompasses online courses for multiple experience levels and roles, and equips organizations with the skills they need to build thriving distributed teams.

Key Points: 
  • Developed internally by Oyster, Oyster Academy encompasses online courses for multiple experience levels and roles, and equips organizations with the skills they need to build thriving distributed teams.
  • Within Oyster Academy, Distributed Bootcamp is a training program that teaches team members the best practices of distributed communication and collaboration.
  • "Oyster is reimagining the future of access to employment, professional development, and success in a distributed world," said Jack Mardack, co-Founder of Oyster.
  • Founded in Jan 2020 by Tony Jamous and Jack Mardack, Oyster is itself a fully remote company with a diverse, globally distributed team.

Ascent by Oyster® - A Virtual Conference About the Future of Work Features a Pantheon of the World's Distributed Workforce Experts

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Monday, July 12, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO and LONDON, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Oyster, the company that makes hiring talented people around the world compliant, human, and delightful, is hosting Ascent by Oyster , a first-of-its-kind virtual conference about the future of work, focused on the opportunities for elevated organizational performance afforded by geographic diversity.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO and LONDON, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Oyster, the company that makes hiring talented people around the world compliant, human, and delightful, is hosting Ascent by Oyster , a first-of-its-kind virtual conference about the future of work, focused on the opportunities for elevated organizational performance afforded by geographic diversity.
  • Open to reporters, producers, and editors, Ascent by Oyster will focus on the future of work, as employers and talented people around the globe face a shift in the workforce that is beyond geographical location.
  • The goal of the conference is to create an intimate space for attendees to network and catch a glimpse into a world of distributed opportunity and positive impact.
  • Interactive sessions and networking opportunities are taking place throughout the July 14-15, 2021 Ascent by Oyster event, including the following Speakers:
    Lana Cook, Assistant Director of Strategic Initiatives, MIT Open Learning

Oyster Consulting Expands Paraplanning Team

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
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Prior to joining Oyster, Cody spent three years at Envestnet MoneyGuide as a member of the Advanced Planning Team.

Key Points: 
  • Prior to joining Oyster, Cody spent three years at Envestnet MoneyGuide as a member of the Advanced Planning Team.
  • We are very excited to have Cody Davis join the Oyster team, said Pete Bowman, Managing Director of Oysters Strategic Planning and Execution practice.
  • I am excited to be joining Oyster Consulting and to be working with the Paraplanning team, said Davis.
  • Oyster Consulting provides consulting, outsourcing and software solutions to financial services industry clients.

Effects of Nanoplastics on Canadian and Guadeloupean Oysters

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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According to a recent study published in the journal Chemosphere , the combined presence of nanoplastics and arsenic affects the biological functions of oysters.

Key Points: 
  • According to a recent study published in the journal Chemosphere , the combined presence of nanoplastics and arsenic affects the biological functions of oysters.
  • However, it remained higher in the gills of the Canadian Crassostrea virginicaoyster than in the Isognomon alatus oyster, found in Guadeloupe.
  • The next step, after characterizing the presence of nanoplastics and arsenic in oysters, would be to study how these contaminants are transferred through the food chain.
  • "Understanding the amount of nanoplastics in farmed oysters currently boils down to a technical issue."

Endangered Oyster Reefs Are Given New Life By Sea & Shoreline

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
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Since the 1950's, Naples Bay has lost 80% of its oyster reefs due to development, dredging, erosion from boat wakes, and decreasing water quality.

Key Points: 
  • Since the 1950's, Naples Bay has lost 80% of its oyster reefs due to development, dredging, erosion from boat wakes, and decreasing water quality.
  • The project was a collaboration between Sea & Shoreline and the City of Naples, all in an effort to support conservation and environmental enhancement.
  • "Oyster reefs are among the most threatened habitats in the world and need our protection," said Sea & Shoreline President Carter Henne.
  • Thanks to Sea & Shoreline, we have four newly created reefs that we look forward to watching grow in the future."

Oyster Financial Launches Only Neobank Credit for Mexican SMBs

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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SAN FRANCISCO and MEXICO CITY, March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Oyster Financial ( oyster.io ), a neobank and trusted financial partner for Mexican SMBs, today announced a first-time offering for a majority of small business owners in Mexico: access to affordable, instant credit and revolving credit lines.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO and MEXICO CITY, March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Oyster Financial ( oyster.io ), a neobank and trusted financial partner for Mexican SMBs, today announced a first-time offering for a majority of small business owners in Mexico: access to affordable, instant credit and revolving credit lines.
  • Starting today, Oyster is making credit available to small businesses in the form of instant credit (between US$500-$1,500) after they open an Oyster business account, which is fast and free to sign up for.
  • Actively engaged Oyster customers may be approved for revolving credit lines of up to US$5,000 within a few months of opening a new account.
  • "In Mexico, it takes weeks or even months to get access to 'instant' credit for your business, if you are one of few Mexican SMBs to be approved for it.

Oyster® Acquires Remote Work Training and Tools Company, Delocate

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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LONDON and SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Oyster , the HR platform for globally distributed companies, todayannounced it has completed the acquisition of Delocate , a UK-based remote work consultancy focused on helping companies operate and scale effectively as distributed organisations.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON and SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Oyster , the HR platform for globally distributed companies, todayannounced it has completed the acquisition of Delocate , a UK-based remote work consultancy focused on helping companies operate and scale effectively as distributed organisations.
  • Delocate Founder and CEO, Rhys Black, will join the Oyster team as Head of Remote.
  • The acquisition of Delocate is a sign of our commitment toward this," said Tony Jamous, CEO of Oyster.
  • Founded in 2019 by Tony Jamous and Jack Mardack, Oyster is itself a fully remote company with a diverse, globally-distributed team.

Public Health Notice: Outbreak of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections linked to shellfish

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
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The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is collaborating with provincial and territorial public health and food safety partners to investigate an outbreak of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections occurring in four provinces.

Key Points: 
  • The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is collaborating with provincial and territorial public health and food safety partners to investigate an outbreak of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections occurring in four provinces.
  • Based on the investigation findings to date, exposure to shellfish has been identified as a likely source of the outbreak.
  • Many individuals who became sick reported eating shellfish, mainly raw oysters, harvested from eastern coastal waters, before their illnesses occurred.
  • This outbreak is a reminder that you can get sick from eating raw or undercooked shellfish, especially oysters.

Oyster® Opens Remote Employment Platform to Fifty Countries

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
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"We are delighted to announce the general availability of the Oyster platform, and to invite great companies and talented people around the world to easily connect for employment through Oyster," said Max Lines, head of platform at Oyster.

Key Points: 
  • "We are delighted to announce the general availability of the Oyster platform, and to invite great companies and talented people around the world to easily connect for employment through Oyster," said Max Lines, head of platform at Oyster.
  • Sixteen of the fifty countries now served by Oyster, including Lebanon , are designated developing countries, which together represent 76% of the employable population in the developing world that can now be hired through the Oyster platform.
  • Since opening the platform for early access in April, Oyster has attracted technology businesses that need to build highly distributed, international teams.
  • Founded in 2019 by Tony Jamous and Jack Mardack, Oyster is itself a fully remote company with a diverse, globally-distributed team.