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Increase Your Odds of Success

I was reading an interesting article about making your own luck. I found it compelling to read because I always thought that luck was a random thing. In the article the writer agreed that some events were uncontrollable such as a tornado blowing your house down and leaving your neighbor’s house intact.  But it was … Continued

Out to Impress!

“Make a good impression”.  How many times have we heard that commanding line?  The key word in the phrase is “make” as in you have complete control over this. What do all “impressive” companies have in common?  They differentiate themselves.  It’s great to say your company is different; but the only way you can truly … Continued

Keep Up With Internet Savvy Clients and Candidates

In speaking with some college grads you may hear, “Let me follow your Twitter® for a while so I can see what types of jobs you offer”. When that happens does a “thinking cloud” appear above your head that says, “Follow me on Twitter®? I don’t post jobs on Twitter®! What do I say?” How … Continued

Where are the Women in Tech?

According to the National Center for Women Information Technology (NCWIT), the U.S. Department of Labor estimated that 1.4 million computer related jobs would be available in the U.S. between 2010-2020. At current graduation rates for Information Technology, we can expect to fill only 32% of those jobs with U.S. Information Technology graduates. The NCWIT further … Continued

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Automated Business Designs Honored by Daily Herald Business Ledger’s Annual Awards of Business Excellence

Staffing Software Provider Earns Acclaim in Chicagoland Area for Innovation in Business CHICAGO, Illinois— Automated Business Designs (ABD), developers of Ultra-Staff staffing software, was recognized as a Daily Herald Business Ledger 28th Annual Awards of Business Excellence (AABEs) Honoree for Innovation in Business. The AABEs are presented to honor business achievement, growth, and community involvement in … Continued

No Rest for the Weary

It’s true that the economy has loosened up a bit and most staffing and direct hire companies are not feeling quite as tightly squeezed as earlier in the year. As the atmosphere improves, however, be watchful of going back to old bad habits. There are always bright signs to a bad economy. We realize who … Continued

4 Big Mistakes to Avoid With Your Staffing Data

Do you consider yourself a hoarder? You may be thinking to yourself: “I’m not like one of those crazy people on cable TV!” Really? What if I were to toss your cell phone in the trash, delete your Social Media accounts, and wipe clear your computer. Just the thought of losing all your personal data … Continued

Strategies to Make You a Staffing Industry Leader!

Now that it’s well into 2015 I hope most of you are still sticking with your resolutions whatever they may be. I am sure many of you have read that the staffing industry is going through some changes. These changes will either make or break staffing firms. It is no longer an employer driven market, … Continued