What Recruiters Should Be Doing Now to Prepare for the Future Hiring Surge

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

May 13, 2020

As I write this blog article, I am beginning my 9th week of working at home, which is very rare for our company. Usually a work at home day would be warranted by one of our infamous Chicago snow blizzards.  Other than that, we are used to going into the office and seeing each other … Continued

Back Office Solutions for a COVID-19 World

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

April 23, 2020

Article provided by Benny Elzweig, CEO, Sunset Cove Solutions— an exclusive partner of ABD.  Critical Questions & Viable Options Where is your staffing company’s business today? Maybe you serve a niche that is experiencing tremendous growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, like healthcare or IT. Perhaps you work with companies like Amazon, Walmart or Lowes that … Continued

How to Use Your ATS/CRM to Gain New Business in a Recession

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

April 22, 2020

Learn about key searches and essentials tools to take advantage of in your ATS/CRM as you search for new business.  Are we in a recession? Some experts say we are already in a recession, some say one is coming, and others predict our economic future will be something we haven’t seen since the Great Depression. … Continued

Working from Home – Survival Tips from Molly

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

March 26, 2020

Working from home survival tips from Molly Nessinger, Vice President of Systems Engineering at ABD. If you know me, you’ll know that I am a person that needs people — I have often referred to myself as ‘short attention span,’ as constant human interaction and distraction is needed for me to function. Although I survived … Continued

The Complete Guide: How to Make the Most of Your New Life at Home

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

March 25, 2020

As you practice social distancing, are you wondering what you are going to do with all of your time at home? Here is your complete guide to making the most of your new life at home! Right now, many of us are cooped up at home in a make-shift remote office, wondering how long will … Continued

As Recruiters You Help People Every Day. Let Us Help YOU

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

February 24, 2020

Let us help you make more success stories by placing more candidates and growing your business with Ultra-Staff EDGE staffing software.  As recruiters you help job seekers find jobs every day. You help them earn an income to support themselves and their families. You help them pay for life’s expenses and also help them go on vacation with … Continued

Automated Business Designs Acclaims their 3rd National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® Award

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

February 18, 2020

Staffing and recruiting software provider wins distinguished national company culture award for 3rd consecutive year. CHICAGO, Illinois– Automated Business Designs (ABD), developers of Ultra-Staff staffing software, was named one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in 2019. This prestigious honor is the third time that ABD has been recognized by the National … Continued

New Year, New Decade, New Staffing Software: Part 1

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

January 14, 2020

Part 1: How do you begin your search? The start of a brand-new year is an exciting time for people to reflect on the year behind them and think about goals for the year ahead. Many people look at it as a fresh start! Perhaps there are new best practices you want to try, or … Continued

Everything You Need to Know About the New Form W-4

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

December 17, 2019

  The 2020 Form W-4 was released in December with just weeks left in the year. As the year winds down, are you prepared to handle the new Form W-4 in 2020?  If you are scrambling to figure out how this will affect you in the new year, below is a basic guide to help … Continued

Staffing Software Provider, Automated Business Designs, Wins Support Department of the Year Award

By Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels

December 10, 2019

 Developers of Ultra-Staff staffing software wins Bronze in the 9th Annual Best in Biz Awards for Support Department of the Year. CHICAGO, Illinois– Automated Business Designs (ABD), developers of Ultra-Staff staffing software, won Bronze in the 9th Annual Best in Biz Awards for Support Department of the Year. Best in Biz is the only independent business … Continued