How to Keep Your Staffing New Year’s Resolutions

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

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

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

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

Ultra-Staff EDGE Wins Gold Stevie® for AI and AI in Today’s Staffing Landscape

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

September 12, 2025

Episode Overview: On this special episode of The Staffing Buzz Network, we celebrate the Ultra-Staff EDGE AI Recruiting Suite being recognized with a Gold Stevie® Award for Best Digital Recruitment Solution in the 2025 Stevie® Awards for Great Employers Program! This week’s episode features 3 of our very own from Automated Business Designs: Terri Roeslmeier, President and … Continued

A Whole New “Gig App” World in Healthcare Staffing

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

September 4, 2025

Over the past several years, the term “gig work” has been on the rise. Especially during the pandemic, we saw a shift in US workers seeking freelance work and flexible work schedules. What Is “Gig Work”? Gig work allows workers to have more autonomy in their schedule, giving them the opportunity to choose when they … Continued

Building Trust and Retention with Contract Employees

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

July 29, 2025

Retaining employees in staffing is not always an easy task, especially when it comes to contract workers. With today’s gig economy and mass virtual network, contract workers can access numerous job opportunities at their fingertips. In a recent issue of the American Staffing Association’s Staffing Success magazine, a Pew Research Center survey found that Blue-Collar … Continued

Searching for New Business? 5 Unique Client Searches in Your ATS

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

July 3, 2025

Searching for new business can be time-consuming, yet it is essential for business growth. Did you know you can take advantage of several applicant tracking system techniques for finding clients? By taking advantage of these 5 unique searches in your ATS, you can discover new customers and re-engage with former customers. 1. Search by Client … Continued