What is Staffing Agency Software and How to Choose

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

June 10, 2025

What is staffing agency software? What a loaded question! When you think about the software you use on an everyday basis the answer seems simple, yet complicated. When I typed this exact question into Google, the AI overview defined staffing agency software as “specialized software designed to help staffing firms and recruiting agencies manage the … Continued

Richard Rosner, “The Staffing Shark”, Discusses Social Media in Staffing, Top Industry Challenges, and What to Implement in 2024

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

June 9, 2025

Episode Overview: In this episode of the Staffing Buzz Network, host Bob Pettke welcomes the one and only Richard Rosner, widely known as “The Staffing Shark.” Bob kicks off by congratulating Richard on his nomination for the Staffing Leaders to Watch in 2024 award, setting the stage for an energetic discussion. Richard shares his unconventional … Continued

Episode 11: Pankaj Jindal Discusses Candidate Engagement, Automation and AI in Staffing, and Sense

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

June 9, 2025

Episode Overview: In this episode of the Staffing Buzz Network, host Bob Pettke welcomes Pankaj Jindal, co-founder of Sense, for a dynamic conversation on the evolution of talent engagement in the staffing industry. Pettke highlights Sense’s groundbreaking role as the first talent engagement platform specifically designed for staffing, and its deep integration with Ultra-Staff EDGE. … Continued

Episode 1: Congressman Moran Discusses Staffing with Ultra-Staff EDGE

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

June 9, 2025

Episode Overview: This insightful, inaugural episode of the Staffing Buzz Network features a dynamic conversation between host Bob Pettke and the first-ever guest, Congressman Nathaniel Moran of Texas’s 1st district. Congressman Moran offers a unique perspective, having transitioned from a successful legal career and even owning a staffing company to serving in the U.S. House … Continued

Thrive in 2025: Maximizing the Tools in Your Staffing Software

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

May 7, 2025

Staffing. Technology. When you think of the word staffing, you might not immediately think about the word technology. When you think of staffing, you think of words like “people”, “recruiting”, “jobs”, “placements”, and more. In today’s staffing world, though, technology is a focal point for staffing success, and it can launch staffing agencies ahead of … Continued

Episode 2: Mike Jacoutot Discusses Staffing Post-Covid, Utilizing AI for Staffing Success, and 2024 Preparation

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

May 5, 2025

Episode Overview: This insightful episode of the Staffing Buzz Network features a dynamic conversation between host Bob Pettke and Mike Jacoutot from Butler Street Consulting. Mike, a seasoned veteran of the staffing industry and a three-time Staffing 100 honoree, shares his expertise on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of client development and talent development. Mike delves … Continued

Episode 21: Jon Devore, Hollywood Stuntman and Skydiver, Discusses Fear, Pursuing Passion, and Teamwork

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

April 17, 2025

Episode Overview: Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Jon Devore, Skydiving Stuntman, Aerial Stunt Coordinator, and Aerial Cinematographer onto The Staffing Buzz Network! In this episode, Jon discusses overcoming fear, pursuing your passion, and building a strong team. Don’t miss his fascinating journey as captain of the Red Bull Airforce team and Hollywood stuntman on some of the biggest … Continued

Ultra-Staff EDGE Staffing Software Earns 14 Badges in the G2 Spring 2025 Report

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

April 3, 2025

Automated Business Designs is proud to announce that Ultra-Staff EDGE earned 14 badges in the G2 Spring 2025 Report! Ultra-Staff EDGE was named a High Performer in Staffing, Applicant Tracking System, OnBoarding, CRM, and Candidate Relationship Management by G2, the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace. In addition to these accolades, Ultra-Staff EDGE earned 9 … Continued

Midwest Staffing Association Presidents Discuss the Upcoming Midwest Staffing Conference

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

April 2, 2025

Episode Overview Welcome to the Staffing Buzz Network! In this episode, our host Bob Pettke had the pleasure of speaking with Lance Snider, Co-Chair of the 2025 Midwest Staffing Conference, and President of the Illinois Search and Staffing Association! Lance was also joined by Clay Pautz President of the Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services and … Continued

AI and the Human Touch: How to Find the Balance in Staffing

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

April 1, 2025

Over the past few years, the word “AI” has been buzzing about the staffing world. At first, everyone wanted “AI,” and in some cases, they might not even have known how they wanted to use AI. It was the most talked about word, and people wanted it implemented into their day-to-day processes, some way, somehow. … Continued