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Author: Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

Automated Business Designs Named a 2026 Best and Brightest Company to Work For® in Chicago and in the Nation

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

July 8, 2026

Developers of Ultra-Staff EDGE Staffing and Recruiting Software win distinguished workplace culture award. CHICAGO, July 8, 2026 — Automated Business Designs (ABD), developers of Ultra-Staff EDGE staffing and recruiting software, was named a 2026 Best and Brightest Company to Work For® in both Chicago and in the Nation. This distinguished honor is the eleventh consecutive year that ABD … Continued

Episode 27: 2025 Wrap Up Featuring Michelle White, Director of Customer Success at ABD

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

July 7, 2026

Episode Overview: In this special holiday edition of the Staffing Buzz Network, host Bob Pettke is joined by Michelle White, Director of Customer Success at Automated Business Designs, to close out 2025 and celebrate a milestone year for Ultra-Staff EDGE. Bob and Michelle dig into ABD’s recent recognition on G2, including the 2026 Winter Badge … Continued

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

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

June 30, 2026

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

Episode 28: Former NFL Super Bowl Player, Desmond Clark, Discusses His Journey and No Space Between Message

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

June 2, 2026

Episode Overview: In this episode of the Staffing Buzz Network, host Bob Pettke sits down with former NFL tight end Desmond Clark to preview Clark’s upcoming keynote at the Midwest Staffing Conference. Clark, who played for the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Chicago Bears (ranking third all-time in receptions for the Bears with 242), reflects … 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

Ultra-Staff EDGE Earns 25 Badges in the G2 Spring 2026 Report

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

May 7, 2026

Automated Business Designs is proud to announce that Ultra-Staff EDGE earned 25 badges in the G2 Spring 2026 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

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

Episode 18: Keynote Speaker, Robert Reid, Discusses Building Success in 2025 and Uncovering Client Truths

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

April 9, 2026

Episode Overview: In this episode of the Staffing Buzz Network, host Bob Pettke sits down with Robert Reid, a principal at Butler Street and former Randstad veteran, to preview his two sessions at the upcoming Midwest Staffing Conference. Robert brings a unique background to the table, combining over 13 years of staffing experience with a … Continued