May 7, 2026
Automated Business Designs is proud to announce that Ultra-Staff EDGE earned 25 badges in the G2 Spring 2026 Report! Ultra-Staff EDGE was named a High Performer in Staffing, Applicant Tracking System, OnBoarding, Customer Relationship Management, and Candidate Relationship Management by G2, the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace. In addition to these accolades, Ultra-Staff EDGE … Continued
May 6, 2026
Recruiters are the backbone of staffing agencies. They drive candidate outreach, communication, and interviews. It’s up to recruiters to find the best person for your job orders, in a timely manner. It’s up to recruiters to find quality candidates who aren’t going to ghost on the first day or leave mid-way through the assignment. Recruiters … Continued
May 5, 2026
Episode Overview: In this episode of the Staffing Buzz Network, host Bob Pettke sits down with sales performance expert Mark Winter ahead of his appearance at the 2025 Midwest Staffing Conference. With over 20 years of experience in every level of staffing sales, Mark shares practical insights on what it takes to drive new business … Continued
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
