About Us

Our Mission

Automated Business Designs (ABD) is a staffing software company with a mission to provide a product and service combination of the highest caliber. Our enterprise-level staffing software solutions are designed to provide long-term value and help staffing companies capitalize on growth. When we form a partnership, we cultivate a relationship for a lasting business partnership. With options for healthcare staffing, light industrial staffing, professional staffing, and a long list of useful features available across all variants of Ultra-Staff EDGE, we aim to provide the perfect staffing software solution for your business.

About - Ultra-Staff EDGE Staffing & Recruiting Software
About - Ultra-Staff EDGE Staffing & Recruiting Software

Our Vision

Innovation has always been the backbone of the company. Automated Business Designs is committed to providing the most innovative staffing and recruiting software solutions in the industry. We sustain a large budget for research and development, so the research never stops and the development process never ends. ABD continuously enhances and develops new staffing model software solutions to complement the ever-changing needs of the staffing industry.

What Makes Us Different

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We Build It.

Automated Business Design products are built in-house.

ABD has a dedicated team of software developers headquartered in our office. We design and build all of our professional staffing software solutions. The only integrations we rely on are for services that help streamline your staffing processes in Ultra-Staff EDGE, such as background checks, WOTC, pre-employment tests, and more.

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We Innovate.

Innovation is our backbone.

ABD rolls out new products and innovative technologies each year, based on the latest staffing industry trends. Our teams collaborate to assess the needs of the industry and brainstorm innovative tools that complement those needs. Everything we build is to help staffing and recruiting companies drive results.

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We Have Experience.

Leaders in the staffing industry.

Our collaborative 35+ year relationship with staffing companies has made us a leader in the industry. ABD's industry experience has allowed us to not only provide a leading software solution, but also to share our industry knowledge with staffing professionals. Every year, the ABD team attends major industry conferences, conducts webinars on staffing technology, and publishes industry-related articles for both local and national staffing associations.

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We Are Customer Driven.

Award-winning Support Team.

ABD prides itself on customer service and has an award-winning Support Team. Since day one, customer service has been a top priority, offering 24/7 support with a same-day response time. You will often see our friendly support staff providing assistance outside of the standard 9-5 hours. We care about our customers and strive to form long-lasting relationships.

About - Ultra-Staff EDGE Staffing & Recruiting Software
About - Ultra-Staff EDGE Staffing & Recruiting Software
About - Ultra-Staff EDGE Staffing & Recruiting Software

Our History

Since 1982, Automated Business Designs (ABD) has exclusively served the staffing and recruiting industry. From its very inception, ABD’s primary goal was to provide staffing software products and services that would put ABD at the forefront of its competition. Another main goal was to focus specifically on the staffing industry, so that the company could dedicate all research and development efforts to one specific market – staffing and recruiting.

Our Certifications

ABD has received national certification from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC’s national standard of certification is a meticulous process, including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection. The certification process is designed to confirm the business is majority-owned, operated, and controlled by a woman or women.

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President and Long Term User of Ultra-Staff EDGE

“Ultra‑Staff EDGE gives us a true all‑in‑one staffing platform—front office, back office, onboarding, mobile, and analytics all work together seamlessly. The customizable dashboards and strong ATS tools make it easy for every role on our team to stay productive and organized.”

 

Jason B. | President | Enterprise (>1000 emp.)

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Ultra-Staff EDGE: Easy to Use, Feature-Rich, Backed by Helpful Support

“Ultra-Staff EDGE is very easy to use and has great features that we use regularly. Customer support is very helpful when we have to implement something new. When new laws or regulations need to be implemented, the software helps us put them in place.”

 

Edward B. | Manager| Enterprise (>1000 emp.)

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User-Friendly and Flexible Staffing Solution

“I really like Ultra-Staff EDGE Staffing and Recruiting Software for its ease of use, especially the intuitive interface that made onboarding quick and efficient. The ability to create schedules and make adjustments without extensive training reduced administrative time and improved coordination. Its flexibility is another strong point since it allows for real-time updates, which is crucial in our fast-paced environment. Communication between team members has improved thanks to more visible and centralized updates. I also appreciate the credentialing and onboarding features, as they are incredibly beneficial for a Healthcare Staffing company like ours. The setup was very easy with training from their team, and whenever we have questions, their team is quick to respond and provides detailed answers.”

 

Shawna M. | Payroll/Benefits Administrator| Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

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Ultra-Staff’s All-in-One Front- and Back-Office Keeps Our Workflow Smooth

“Ultra-Staff helps us centralize and streamline our entire staffing workflow, from applicant tracking and onboarding to placement management and payroll integration. Before using a unified system, many of these processes were manual or spread across multiple tools, which increased the risk of errors and inefficiencies. With EDGE, we have better visibility into candidate pipelines, client activity, and employee records, which saves time and improves accuracy. This ultimately allows our team to focus more on recruiting and client relationships rather than administrative work.”

 

Mitchell J. | Manager, Business Operations | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

High Performer 2026
Best Support 2026
2026 Highest User Adoption
Stevie Award for Best Digital Recruitment Solution
Chicago Best and Brightest Company to Work For
National Best and Brightest Company To Work For

Our Awards & Recognition

Our commitment to offering innovative solutions and services has earned us recognition across the industry.

Join Our Team

Interested in joining our team? We are always looking to add new talent!

Careers at ABD
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About - Ultra-Staff EDGE Staffing & Recruiting Software
About - Ultra-Staff EDGE Staffing & Recruiting Software