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
January 6, 2026
2025 is behind us and the staffing industry is ready to hit the ground running in 2026. Many staffing experts predict the industry will see a boom this year. On the two-year anniversary episode of our podcast, The Staffing Buzz Network, Congressman Moran (former staffing industry veteran), also predicted that contingent staffing is going to … Continued
December 11, 2025
The million-dollar question that staffing agencies ask themselves is 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 it can also play a role in the way you serve your candidates and clients. An applicant tracking system helps … Continued
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
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
November 19, 2025
Every day we wake up with a hefty to do list—countless meetings, work projects and tasks that need to be completed, activities and events to attend after work, and even dinner is on the to do list because we all have to eat dinner! When you put your daily tasks together, it’s a lot to … Continued
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
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
November 4, 2025
Episode Overview: In this episode, host Bob Pettke welcomes Charlie Saffro, founder and CEO of CS Recruiting, to discuss authentic leadership, company culture, and the evolving world of staffing. Charlie shares how her journey from a one-person startup to leading a thriving team shaped her belief that leadership goes beyond metrics—it’s about empathy, trust, and … Continued
November 4, 2025
Episode Overview: This episode features host Bob Pettke and guest Emily Osborne of Arvo Tech discussing the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), a federal tax incentive designed to encourage businesses to hire individuals who face barriers to employment. Emily explains that many staffing companies miss out on this revenue source, which can average around $2,000 … Continued
