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Congratulations Class of 2018, you did it! Now you’re ready to take on the world and find the job of your dreams. While some grads might start their careers the day after they graduate, more often than not new graduates come out of school overwhelmed and nervous about what to do next.  Job hunting is … Continued

Staffing software developer honored for exceptional company culture for the third consecutive year. CHICAGO, Illinois—Automated Business Designs, Inc. (ABD), developer of Ultra-Staff staffing software was named one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in 2018. This is the third consecutive year ABD has been awarded this prestigious honor. The Best and Brightest … Continued

Spring has finally arrived, after what has felt like the longest winter (at least here in Chicago). With spring comes spring cleaning. Your home isn’t the only place that could do with a refresh. Your staffing and recruiting business may also need a little elbow grease.  I’m not talking about just dusting off the counters … Continued

All of the boxes were checked: good education, personable, impressive resume, professional and fairly solid work history. Couple short stints were bad luck layoffs or poor career choices that dictated a quick change.  No one would expect someone to stay at a job if they were miserable. Everything started out fine.  The eager beaver was … Continued

What would we do without the good old Gross Margin Report? It is a handy guide that helps analyze our staffing firm’s profitability and forecast future revenue.  It is a very important tool if checked regularly because the information can help us make adjustments to ensure good profitability.  Gross revenue is one thing but the … Continued

The staffing and recruiting industry is all about relationships, whether it’s keeping up with candidates or checking in with clients. However, one relationship that isn’t as commonly talked about is just as important.  That relationship is the one between a staffing professional and their staffing software. Your software should be a true companion making your … Continued

I have been involved in providing automated solutions for companies for years.  I have prepared detailed presentations and have spoken at events, repetitively warning clients and our staff how to avoid being hacked.  Yet, a couple of weeks ago I came seconds close to being a victim myself! What happened?  I was at a Chicago … Continued