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5 Signs You Need to Switch Your Staffing Software

With so many other business concerns, your staffing software should provide you with a sense of Zen, not a throbbing headache. Sadly, not every platform is going to be ideal for your specific business. That is why we recommend saying adieu to incompatible solutions and making the move to switch your staffing software vendor if they exhibit … Continued

Staffing Software and the Fear of the Unknown

It’s Monday afternoon and your office phone rings. A software sales person is on the other line asking if you are happy with your present staffing software solution. In your head you think “no,” but instead you tell the sales person that in fact you “are satisfied with your current solution.”

“March Madness” in the Workplace

It’s that time of year again. Winter is officially behind us and it’s time to look ahead to the joys of spring. Not only are we delighted for the change in season, but the country is also celebrating the start of the NCAA March Madness Basketball Tournament!!!

Using 40% of Your Staffing Software?

No one ever buys anything with the intent of using a small percentage of the product. Generally, when one makes a major purchase there is a good amount of research involved and desired features are scrutinized for efficiency and effectiveness. There may be yes/no checklists involved, various conversations with the vendor and many product demonstrations. … Continued

Why You Need to Upgrade Your Staffing and Recruiting Software System

Uh oh. Your staffing agency has reached the dreaded decision: Is it time to upgrade your staffing software solution? Of course, every business owner has a reason to stay with the older version. “Everybody knows the old system.” “Research and training will cut into our bottom line.” “We don’t want to deal with the cost … Continued

Automated Business Designs Named One of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in 2020

Staffing and recruiting software provider wins distinguished national company culture award. CHICAGO, Illinois– Automated Business Designs (ABD), developers of Ultra-Staff EDGE staffing software, was named one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in 2020. This distinguished honor is the fourth consecutive year that ABD has been recognized by the National Best … Continued

4 Ways to “Spring Clean” With Your Staffing Software!

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

Everyone Loves a Gross Margin Report!!!

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

Five Little Things You Can Do To Help Cure Your Work Winter Blues

It is officially winter and with the dropping temperatures, morale is known to lower too.  According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, about 14% of adults in the US suffer from some kind of seasonal mood changes, or the “winter blues.”  Even a person not included in that 14% can feel less energized during … Continued

Lower Candidate Fall Off Rates in 3 Simple Steps

Candidate fall offs are beyond frustrating. You stake your reputation on the talents and commitment of a prospect, only to be burned when that person cuts and runs on an employment contract. Eliminating every such instance is impossible, but measures exist to lower candidate fall off rates. When fill rates are suffering, considering these three … Continued