Deal or No Deal? 3 Sales Lessons to Close the Deal in 2026

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

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

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 it. 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

Maximizing Productivity: How to Conquer Your Daily To Do List

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

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

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

Ultra-Staff EDGE Earns 18 Badges in the G2 Fall 2025 Report, Including Best Support

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

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

Episode 13: Charlie Saffro Discusses Authentic Leadership, Workplace Culture, and the Recruiter Impact

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

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

Episode 12: Emily Osborne Discusses the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) and How it Generates Revenue for Staffing Companies

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

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

Inside the SIA Healthcare Staffing Summit: What to Expect and Must See Tools at Booth 509

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

October 24, 2025

The Automated Business Designs (ABD) team is excited to travel to Las Vegas, NV on November 5th-7th for the SIA Healthcare Staffing Summit! ABD is proud to be a Silver Sponsor and Exhibitor. The SIA Healthcare Staffing Summit, hosted by Staffing Industry Analysts, unites healthcare staffing professionals from across the country. With over 300 staffing … Continued