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

What Good Staffing Agency Software Does Before You Even Sit Down

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

September 23, 2026

With a traditional staffing workflow, recruiters log in and sort through emails, add new job orders and candidates to the system that came in overnight, prioritize the day to fill certain job orders, and plan which candidates and customers to reach out to.  Precious recruiting hours are spent figuring out what to do next and … Continued

How AI Adopters are Becoming Growth Agencies

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

August 20, 2026

More staffing agencies are adapting AI staffing solutions into their recruitment processes to help eliminate mundane tasks, match talent faster, and improve overall efficiency. As you assess the AI for hiring tools you are currently using or are thinking about using, you may ask yourself: “How is it going to help your staffing agency grow?” … Continued

Can ATS Software Stop Candidate Drop Off Before It Hurts Your Fill Rate?

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

June 30, 2026

The short answer is, yes! But how? In today’s competitive staffing landscape, when candidates drop off, it hurts you, whether that is during the interview process, the final paperwork phase, or not showing up on the day of assignment. Time has been wasted, it can be costly, and it hurts your relationship with your client. … 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

Reactivating Existing Candidates in Your ATS to Fill Job Orders

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

March 17, 2026

Staffing companies sit on hundreds, if not thousands, of candidates in their ATS. Yet existing databases are significantly underutilized. Often instead of taking advantage of the pool of candidates in front of us, the first thought is to utilize a job board to find applicants for a role. Job boards are an effective way to … Continued

What Are You Waiting For?! Why You Should Register for EDGEovation Today

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

March 11, 2026

We all receive invitations for webinars and conferences. There may even be a few key conferences you attend every year! So, why should you attend the 2026 ABD Client Meeting, EDGEovation? What makes this conference so special compared to other staple staffing conferences? It’s about VALUE and using technology to compete effectively to grow your … 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