Staffing World 2025 Recap from the ABD Team – See What You Missed!

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

October 20, 2025

A couple of weeks ago the ABD team attended the American Staffing Association’s Staffing World in Orlando, Florida!  ABD was proud to be a Signature Sponsor of this year’s conference and has been a longtime sponsor and exhibitor. We thank everyone who stopped by our booth, including all of our customers and partners! If you weren’t … 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

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

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

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

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

Ultra-Staff EDGE Named a High Performer in the G2 Winter 2025 Report by Real Users on G2

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

January 8, 2025

Automated Business Designs is proud to announce that Ultra-Staff EDGE has been named a High Performer in Staffing, Applicant Tracking System, OnBoarding, CRM, and Candidate Relationship Management by G2, the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace. In addition to these accolades, Ultra-Staff EDGE earned 8 additional awards in the G2 Winter Reports, including High Performer … 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