Tony Jamous, CEO of Oyster, discusses creating psychological safety at work, global hiring, and the benefits of remote work. He emphasizes trust, growth opportunities, and purpose in the workplace, as well as the importance of networking for remote workers.
Create a safe work environment by investing in growth, development, and purpose for employees.
Embrace global hiring to access diverse talent, promote inclusivity, and improve business success.
Deep dives
Mission of Oyster and Global Employment Opportunities
Oyster, a global employment platform, aims to bridge the gap between unfilled jobs in the West and emerging economies' vast talent pool. By facilitating global hiring without traditional barriers, Oyster enables companies worldwide to access diverse talent easily. Founded in 2020, the company's success lies in the post-pandemic surge towards remote work, emphasizing the importance of global employment opportunities for future business success.
Global Hiring as a Competitive Advantage
Global hiring offers a competitive edge by expanding access to a broader talent pool, promoting diversity, and attracting top talent. Oyster's diverse workforce across 70 countries exemplifies the benefits of global hiring, increasing engagement and retention. Companies embracing global hiring witness improved performance, profitability, and decision-making, becoming talent magnets and fostering a culture of inclusivity and innovation.
Creating an Employee-Centric Workplace and Fostering Values
Establishing an employee-centric workplace involves prioritizing emotional safety, growth opportunities, and a sense of purpose. Oyster's mission-driven approach fosters a culture built on trust, particularly crucial for remote teams. Aligning values with success criteria and cultivating a culture based on trust and clarity becomes essential for founder-led organizations to navigate diverse talent and promote employee engagement, ultimately enhancing business success.
Tony Jamous is CEO and co-founder of Oyster, a global employment platform that removes barriers to remote work and distributed hiring. He is passionate about empowering individuals from emerging economies through access to global career opportunities.
Top 3 Value Bombs
1. Create a massive amount of psychological safety at work. Invest in the people’s growth and development. Give people meaning and purpose.
2. Create an environment where people feel safe, where people are trusted to do their best work no matter how many hours they put in because we default to flexible and remote work.
3. Have a great diverse culture by becoming an attractive employer for people around the world, by taking care of people around the world by giving them great benefits, better pay especially in emerging economies.
Hire talent in 180+ countries. Hire, pay, reward, and manage talent compliantly without setting up an entity - Oyster HR
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