See You at Staffing World! What to Expect at Booth 808

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

October 1, 2026

The Automated Business Designs (ABD) team is excited to travel to Denver, Colorado on October 12th – 14th for Staffing World 2026! ABD has been a long-time sponsor of Staffing World and looks forward to this year’s theme: The Future of Staffing: Driven by People, Powered by Tech. Staffing World, hosted by the American Staffing … Continued

Thrive in 2026: Maximizing the Tools in Your Staffing Software

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

May 20, 2026

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

ATS Systems Can Give Managers Clear Visibility into Recruiter Performance

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

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 won’t ghost on the first day or leave midway through the assignment. Recruiters drive the … Continued

How to Choose a Staffing Software Partner, Not Just a Solution

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

February 10, 2026

One of the age-old questions in staffing is “What staffing software should I use?” This question is often followed by a cascade of very valid, additional questions, such as: “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 … Continued

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

Maximizing Efficiency with an ATS: The Ideal Applicant Tracking System for Staffing Agencies

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

December 11, 2025

The million-dollar question that staffing agencies ask themselves: ”Which Applicant Tracking System (ATS) should we use?” An ATS plays a vital role in your staffing operations, not only to run your business efficiently, but also to play a role in how you serve your candidates and clients. An applicant tracking system helps store information about … 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 them. 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

SIA Healthcare Staffing Summit – What You Missed and The Takeaways

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

November 13, 2025

Last week we wrapped up the 2025 Staffing Industry Analysts Healthcare Staffing Summit! ABD was proud to be a Silver sponsor and exhibitor of this year’s summit. If you weren’t able to attend or would like to see some of our takeaways, check out our recap below and our Bob Walking Segment on The Staffing … Continued