April 9, 2026
Episode Overview: In this episode of the Staffing Buzz Network, host Bob Pettke sits down with Robert Reid, a principal at Butler Street and former Randstad veteran, to preview his two sessions at the upcoming Midwest Staffing Conference. Robert brings a unique background to the table, combining over 13 years of staffing experience with a … Continued
March 23, 2026
Episode Overview: In this episode of the Staffing Buzz Network, host Bob Pettke welcomes Lauren B. Jones, founder of LEAP Advisory Partners, to discuss the intersection of technology and leadership in the staffing industry. Lauren identifies the core of operational excellence as the “build, change, adopt” framework, stressing that firms must move beyond “lagging” behind … Continued
March 17, 2026
Staffing companies sit on hundreds, if not thousands, of candidates in their ATS. Yet existing databases are significantly underutilized. Often instead of taking advantage of the pool of candidates in front of us, the first thought is to utilize a job board to find applicants for a role. Job boards are an effective way to … Continued
March 11, 2026
We all receive invitations for webinars and conferences. There may even be a few key conferences you attend every year! So, why should you attend the 2026 ABD Client Meeting, EDGEovation? What makes this conference so special compared to other staple staffing conferences? It’s about VALUE and using technology to compete effectively to grow your … Continued
February 10, 2026
The age old question in staffing is what staffing software should I use? Should I go with one that has a lot of bells and whistles? Should I go with an all-in-one solution? Should I go with a well known solution in the industry? These are all valid questions to ask yourself when assessing staffing … Continued
January 15, 2026
As we enter a new year, you may be setting individual and team goals for 2026. While goals can be set at any time, the new year is a quintessential time for New Year’s resolutions- new year, new you, new business goals. Did you know though that only 9% of Americans that make resolutions complete … Continued
January 6, 2026
2025 is behind us and the staffing industry is ready to hit the ground running in 2026. Many staffing experts predict the industry will see a boom this year. On the two-year anniversary episode of our podcast, The Staffing Buzz Network, Congressman Moran (former staffing industry veteran), also predicted that contingent staffing is going to … Continued
December 11, 2025
The million-dollar question that staffing agencies ask themselves is which Applicant Tracking System (ATS) should we use? An ATS plays a vital role in your staffing operations, not only to run your business efficiently, but it can also play a role in the way you serve your candidates and clients. An applicant tracking system helps … Continued
December 10, 2025
Some are calling 2025 the YEAR OF TECH. AI technology has evolved at a rapid pace over the past year. Things we couldn’t do or didn’t do a year ago have become an everyday norm. New AI technologies are constantly being introduced into the staffing landscape and staffing agencies have embraced it. The staffing industry … Continued
December 7, 2025
The holidays are almost here! It’s been a month filled with holiday shopping, decorating, and parties. There is always a lot to celebrate in December. In the mix of all of this holiday cheer though also comes some not so fun activities, like planning for 2026. While it’s probably not the activity you most look … Continued
