Help! What AI Tools Should I Implement at My Staffing Agency?

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

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

Naughty or Nice? Staffing Reports That Should be on Your Nice List in 2026

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

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

Inside the SIA Healthcare Staffing Summit: What to Expect and Must See Tools at Booth 509

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

October 24, 2025

The Automated Business Designs (ABD) team is excited to travel to Las Vegas, NV on November 5th-7th for the SIA Healthcare Staffing Summit! ABD is proud to be a Silver Sponsor and Exhibitor. The SIA Healthcare Staffing Summit, hosted by Staffing Industry Analysts, unites healthcare staffing professionals from across the country. With over 300 staffing … Continued

From Conference to Results: How to Get the Most Out of Your Next Staffing Conference

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

September 25, 2025

Fall is a busy time for the staffing industry as many signature staffing conferences take place, including the upcoming Staffing World in Orlando, Florida! Whether you are attending one of the national conferences or a local one, making the most out of the conference is important. Both time and investment are made into each conference … Continued

See You at Staffing World! What to Expect at Booth 711

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

September 8, 2025

The Automated Business Designs (ABD) team is excited to travel to Orlando, Florida on October 6th – 8th for Staffing World 2025! ABD has been a long-time sponsor of Staffing World and anticipates this year’s event to be one of the best yet! Staffing World, hosted by the American Staffing Association, brings staffing professionals together … Continued

Top 3 Healthcare Staffing Software Tools For High Volume Shifts

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

March 5, 2025

The healthcare staffing industry continues to be one of the fastest-growing industries. According to the iCIMS Insights February 2025 Workforce Report, the application volume for healthcare roles increased by 24% month over month in January and is 9% higher than in January 2024. Healthcare job openings rose by 25% from last month and inched up … Continued

5 Reasons Why Mobile Staffing Apps Are a Must-Have for Modern Businesses

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

September 25, 2024

Smartphone. Everyone has one. Think of your family members, co-workers, and friends.  Do any of them not have a smartphone? When you are walking down the street, in an elevator, or waiting in line at a coffee shop, what are people doing? Everyone is on their phone. In this day and age, if someone doesn’t … Continued

Decreasing Your Time to Hire While Maintaining Candidate Quality

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

May 14, 2024

Whether you are a staffing agency or a company that is hiring, everyone wants to have the most efficient and successful recruiting process.  Reducing time to hire will lead to efficiency, but maintaining the quality of your hires is crucial to a successful recruiting process. Decreasing your time to hire has both client and candidate … Continued

The Myth of an Open API in Staffing Software Integration

By Terri Roeslmeier

May 7, 2024

We often hear discussions whereby the participants adamantly maintain that they “must have an “open API”. When asked how they plan on using it, those that are the most unwavering, have no specific reason in mind. They simply contend that they need it for future needs that may come up. However, without a clear understanding … Continued

Choosing the Right ATS for Staffing Agencies to Boost Recruitment Efficiency

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

February 29, 2024

Applicant Tracking Systems are vital for staffing and recruiting agencies. It helps track and manage candidates throughout the recruiting process for a job. If you aren’t manually doing this by hand, then you are probably already using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for your day-to-day operations. While the bones of an ATS help track and … Continued