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

Ultra-Staff EDGE Earns 18 Badges in the G2 Fall 2025 Report, Including Best Support

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

November 13, 2025

Automated Business Designs is proud to announce that Ultra-Staff EDGE earned 18 badges in the G2 Fall 2025 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

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

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

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

How to Drive Staffing Sales Growth with Your CRM in 2025

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

February 5, 2025

Staffing sales have been a challenge over the past year, but experts predict that 2025 will be a year of growth. According to the Staffing Industry Analysts January 2025 Jobs Report, jobs were up in December, with 256,000 new jobs added. The sectors with the largest gain included Health and Social Assistance, Retail Trade, and … Continued

How to Keep Your Staffing New Year’s Resolutions

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

January 7, 2025

As we enter a new year, you may be setting individual and team goals for 2025. 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

It’s a Wonderful Staffing Life

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

December 4, 2024

Marketing Your Value and Planning for 2025 The holiday season is in full swing! It’s the time of year for holiday shopping, cookie baking, singing carols, and embarking in your favorite holiday traditions. It’s also the time of year to watch some of your favorite holiday movies. One of my favorites is It’s a Wonderful … 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