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
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
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
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
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
May 5, 2026
Episode Overview: In this episode of the Staffing Buzz Network, host Bob Pettke sits down with sales performance expert Mark Winter ahead of his appearance at the 2025 Midwest Staffing Conference. With over 20 years of experience in every level of staffing sales, Mark shares practical insights on what it takes to drive new business … Continued
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
March 23, 2026
Episode Overview: In this episode of the Staffing Buzz Network, host Bob Pettke welcomes Lauren B. Jones, founder of LEAP Advisory Partners, to discuss the intersection of technology and leadership in the staffing industry. Lauren identifies the core of operational excellence as the “build, change, adopt” framework, stressing that firms must move beyond “lagging” behind … Continued
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
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
