The Staffing Buzz Network

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes 2026 Midwest Staffing Conference Speaker, Ziba Alizadeh! In this episode, Ziba discusses the many hats she has worn in staffing over the past 20 years, how the industry has changed, and how she got to where she is today as a Staffing Industry Analyst 40 under 40 honoree.  Ziba also shares the powerful message she will talk about at the upcoming Midwest Staffing Conference on being Brave Not Perfect - The Recruiters Advantage in a Challenging Market. Stay tuned until the end to hear her crystal ball prediction on where the industry is heading - hint it's the year of separation between AI and human relationships.    Join us and the Illinois Search and Staffing Association, Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services, and the Michigan Association of Staffing Services for the Midwest Staffing Conference taking place on April 22nd and 23rd at the Drury Lane Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. We are proud to be a Platinum Sponsor! Learn more here and register today!

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Alisa Vossen, CEO of 522 Productions! 522 Productions is also a Silver Sponsor of the 2026 ABD Client Meeting, EDGEovation! In this episode, Alisa discusses the power of video marketing in staffing, content strategies, and what's working.     Meet Alisa at EDGEovation on April 21st to discuss content marketing strategies for your staffing organization. Register here!: https://www.abd.net/abd-2026-client-meeting-registration-edgeovation/

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes EDGEovation Opening Keynote Speaker, Pankaj Jindal, Co-Founder of Sense. Sense is also the Platinum Sponsor of the 2026 ABD Client Meeting, EDGEovation! In this episode, Pankaj discusses staying up to speed with AI, AI agents, and how you can take AI to get rid of the everyday mundane tasks that are non-revenue-generating. AI can serve as a co-pilot or operate on autopilot to drive revenue for staffing businesses.    ABD customers, hear more from Pankaj during his opening keynote presentation at EDGEovation, "AI Agents at Work: Redefining Scale and Speed in Staffing." Learn how to make operations more efficient and understand what technology can do for you.    Learn more about the 2026 ABD Client Meeting, EDGEovation, taking place on April 21st, and register here!: https://www.abd.net/abd-2026-client-meeting-registration-edgeovation/

In this episode, Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Silver Sponsors of the 2026 ABD Client Meeting, EDGEovation! Hear from Mitchell Martyne with Veritone Hire and Brett Reeder with LLH Healthcare on how they are helping staffing companies and what makes them different as a premier industry partner. Mitch also discusses his upcoming EDGEovation fireside chat with FlexStaff: "The AI Advantage: How Global Talent Teams are Redefining Recruitment ROI."   Stay tuned until the end to hear about what they are looking forward to at EDGEovation and why it's a must-attend event if you are an ABD customer!     Learn More About These Partners: Veritone Hire: https://www.veritone.com/solutions/hire/ LLH Healthcare: https://livelifehealthy.com/   Learn more about the 2026 ABD Client Meeting, EDGEovation, taking place on April 21st, and register here!: https://www.abd.net/abd-2026-client-meeting-registration-edgeovation/

In this episode, Ultra-Staff EDGE was so excited to welcome (2) of our ABD Client Meeting Sponsors and Speakers from Asurint and Haley Marketing! Hear from Gurdon Blackwell with our Gold Sponsor, Asurint, and Brad Bialy with our Silver Sponsor, Haley Marketing, as they discuss how their companies are helping staffing companies, what makes them different, and how our partnership is making an impact.   Gurdon also shares his highly anticipated afternoon keynote presentation, "Hiring with Confidence: Screening Trends Shaping 2026 and Beyond." Brad Bialy discusses his afternoon breakout session, "From Novelty to Necessity: Using AI in Staffing and Recruiting." You won't want to miss either of these sessions!   Learn More About These Partners: Asurint (Background Screening Services): https://asurint.com/ Haley Marketing (Marketing Agency for Staffing): https://www.haleymarketing.com/   Learn about the 2026 ABD Client Meeting, EDGEovation, taking place on April 21st, and register here! https://www.abd.net/abd-2026-client-meeting-registration-edgeovation/

In this episode, Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Silver Sponsors of the 2026 ABD Client Meeting, EDGEovation! Hear from Mike Bankhead with AccuSourceHR, Dan Ring with Dialpad, and Chris White with Hooray Health on how they are helping staffing companies, what makes them different as a premier industry partner, and how our partnership is helping staffing companies streamline their everyday processes. Stay tuned to hear what they are looking forward to at EDGEovation and why it's a must-attend event if you are an ABD customer!     Learn More About These Partners: AccuSourceHR (Background Screening Services): https://www.accusourcehr.com/en-us/ DialPad (Phone Integration Services): https://www.dialpad.com/ Hooray Health (Health Insurance Provider): https://hoorayhealth.com/   Learn more about the 2026 ABD Client Meeting, EDGEovation, taking place on April 21st, and register here! https://www.abd.net/abd-2026-client-meeting-registration-edgeovation/

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Maureen O'Brien, CEO of MOF, and Keynote Speaker at the 2026 Midwest Staffing Conference! Tune in to this episode to hear about her message on intentional leadership, the role AI is playing in relationships and the role it should play, and the importance of building trust among clients and employees. Stay tuned until the end to hear Maureen's Top 10 reasons to attend the Midwest Staffing Conference and her keynote.   Hear Maureen's full message during her keynote presentation, "The Relationship Advantage: Leading, Selling, and Succeeding in a People-First World " on April 23rd at the 2026 Midwest Staffing Conference!   Join us and the Illinois Search and Staffing Association, Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services, and the Michigan Association of Staffing Services for the Midwest Staffing Conference taking place on April 22nd and 23rd at the Drury Lane Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. We are proud to be a Platinum Sponsor! Learn more here and register today!

In this special episode on The Staffing Buzz Network, we welcome three guests of our very own to talk about the Ultra-Staff EDGE premier event of the year, EDGEovation! Automated Business Designs (ABD) customers are invited to join us for the 2026 ABD Client Meeting taking place on Tuesday, April 21st at the Drury Lane Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. In this episode, hear from Terri Roeslmeier, President and CEO; Michelle White, Director of Customer Success; and Jennifer Mikels, Sr. Digital Marketing and Brands Manager, as they discuss why you should be at EDGEovation.   Learn about: The agenda and what to expect Who should be there from your team What past attendees had to say Why it's important to be there The signature sponsors and partners Why you should stay for the Midwest Staffing Conference the next day And more! Stay tuned until the end to find out how you can win one of our free tickets to attend the Midwest Staffing Conference taking place the next two days at the same location!

Ultra-Staff EDGE was honored to welcome former Chicago Bears Player, Desmond Clark, onto The Staffing Buzz Network! Desmond, a keynote speaker at this year's Midwest Staffing Conference, discussed his powerful No Space Between message and the real-life story of what it truly takes to turn dreams into outcomes. Inspired by his harrowing journey to Africa to rescue his son, in this episode, hear a sneak peek into his message and the principles Midwest Staffing Conference attendees will walk away with.  Additionally, tune in to hear about his journey from NFL Super Bowl Player to Founder/President/CEO of Bear Down Logistics. We also celebrate the anniversary of his 2007 Super Bowl game with the Chicago Bears!    Join us and the Illinois Search and Staffing Association, Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services, and the Michigan Association of Staffing Services for the Midwest Staffing Conference taking place on April 22nd and 23rd at the Drury Lane Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Learn more here and register today to meet Desmond Clark in-person and hear his keynote presentation!

In this holiday special, Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Michelle White, Director of Customer Success at Automated Business Designs! In this Wrap Up episode, Automated Business Designs celebrates a recent accolade for Best Support from G2, the accomplishments of the year, and what's to come in Ultra-Staff EDGE in 2026. Michelle also shares her crystal ball prediction for staffing in the new year. Stay tuned until the end to hear Michelle and Bob's favorite holiday movie and song. There may be a duet!  

In this celebratory two-year anniversary episode of The Staffing Buzz Network, we welcome back our very first guest, Congressman Nathaniel Moran! In this insightful episode, hear about Congressman Moran's experience in Congress, the state of the economy, and his predictions for contingent staffing in 2026!

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Crystal Fullilove, Healthcare Staffing Analyst with Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)! In this special episode on The Staffing Buzz Network, Crystal discusses the upcoming SIA Healthcare Staffing Summit. Hear why it is a must-attend event for healthcare staffing companies, what to expect, and how attendees can get the most out of the conference.

Ultra-Staff EDGE Staffing Software welcomes Sam Arora, CEO of The Arora Group, LIVE at Staffing World 2025! In this episode, Bob Pettke has a quick chat with Sam about Government Staffing, the ups, the downs, and what to consider when stepping into the government staffing sector. Sam also highlights discussion points from his Staffing World 2025 Panel, "Navigating Federal Government Contracts: From Small Business Subcontractors to Large Prime Contractors."

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomed Doug Kloos, Co-Founder and Director of Sales at JobRobotix, onto The Staffing Buzz Network! In this episode, hear how VMS automation is helping staffing companies move faster, increase task efficiency, and fill more positions. Also, hear about the latest updates in JobRobotix, including the new role AI is playing.    Reach out to Ultra-Staff EDGE to get connected with JobRobotix or visit their booth at the American Staffing Association's Staffing World — booth 1318!

On this special episode of The Staffing Buzz Network, we celebrate the Ultra-Staff EDGE AI Recruiting Suite being recognized with a Gold Stevie® Award for Best Digital Recruitment Solution in the 2025 Stevie® Awards for Great Employers Program! This week's episode features 3 of our very own from Automated Business Designs: Terri Roeslmeier, President and CEO; Naupad Doshi, Director of Development; and Jennifer Roeslmeier Mikels, Sr. Digital Marketing and Brands Manager.    Tune in to hear about the Stevie® Awards Program, learn about the Ultra-Staff EDGE AI Recruiting Suite and what's coming, and hear how staffing companies are utilizing AI today to stay ahead of the curve. 

Ultra-Staff EDGE was proud to welcome Alisa Vossen, Co-Owner and CEO of 522 Productions, onto The Staffing Buzz Network! In this episode, we discuss all things marketing. Tune in to hear how staffing companies can utilize marketing to attract top tier talent and grow their business.

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Pankaj Jindal, Co-Founder of Sense and Midwest Staffing Conference Speaker, onto The Staffing Buzz Network! Tune in to hear how automation and AI are benefiting staffing companies and why staffing companies are choosing to partner with Sense.    Hear from Pankaj live on April 24th at the Midwest Staffing Conference during his session, "Meet the AI Recruiter: Redefining Staffing Automation." Register for the Midwest Staffing Conference taking place on April 23rd and 24th at Drury Lane in Oak Brook, IL!: https://issaworks.com/event-5987551

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Jon DeVore, Skydiving Stuntman, Aerial Stunt Coordinator, and Aerial Cinematographer onto The Staffing Buzz Network! In this episode, Jon discusses overcoming fear, pursuing your passion, and building a strong team. Don't miss his fascinating journey as captain of the Red Bull Airforce team and as a Hollywood stuntman on some of the biggest action motion pictures! Jon will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming Midwest Staffing Conference taking place on April 23rd and 24th in Oak Brook, IL! If you enjoy this episode, sign up for the conference to see Jon's keynote presentation, along with top of the line sessions from staffing industry experts: https://issaworks.com/event-5987551.

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Randy Fox, Former NCAA Basketball Official and a 2025 Keynote Speaker at the Midwest Staffing Conference! In this episode, hear about the life lessons Randy learned from 23 years as an NCAA basketball official and how he has applied that to the corporate world.  Hear more from Randy at the upcoming Midwest Staffing Conference taking place on April 23rd and 24th during his keynote presentation, "Game Plan: How the Best Teams Win!" and during his breakout session, "The Call to Excellence: Influential Leadership for Impactful Results." Register for the Midwest Staffing Conference here!

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Lance Snider, Co-Chair of the 2025 Midwest Staffing Conference, and President of the Illinois Search and Staffing Association! Lance is joined by Clay Pautz President of the Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services and Laurie Bradley, President of the Michigan Association of Staffing Services. In this special episode on The Staffing Buzz Network, hear why you should consider attending the upcoming Midwest Staffing Conference taking place on April 23rd and 24th at Drury Lane in Oak Brook, IL.  Spoiler Alert: You don't need to be in the Midwest to attend! Learn more and register for the conference here!

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Robert Reid, Principal of Butler Street, Improv Performer, and a 2025 Midwest Staffing Conference Speaker! In this episode, Robert discusses his upcoming sessions at the Midwest Staffing Conference, including his keynote presentation "From Challenges to Champions: Building Success in 2025." Hear the key takeaways you won't want to miss during his sessions and how he will incorporate his improv theatre talent to bring an engaging and interactive session. At the end of this episode, stay tuned for two simple pieces of advice from Robert to help you foster a successful 2025!  Learn more about the upcoming Midwest Staffing Conference taking place on April 23rd and 24th and register here! 

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Mark Winter, CEO of WinSource Group and a 2025 Midwest Staffing Conference Speaker! In this episode, Mark discusses the current top 3 sales challenges in staffing, the best thing salespeople can do, and strategy for driving staffing sales.    Hear more from Mark during his session at the upcoming Midwest Staffing Conference on The Power of Sales Enablement: Driving Sales Performance With A Smart, Simple Approach. Learn more about the conference taking place on April 23rd and 24th and register here!

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Lauren B. Jones, Founder and CEO of Leap Advisory Partners, and a 2025 Midwest Staffing Conference Speaker! In this episode, Lauren discusses how staffing agencies can use AI as an enhancement, not a replacement, and how it can be used as a powerful tool to scale your organization.  Lauren also discusses optimizing technology investments and determining if a change is needed. Stay tuned for the end where Lauren reveals the two key questions you should always be asking.     Hear more from Lauren during her two sessions at the upcoming Midwest Staffing Conference on SuperCharge Your Agency with AI and Optimizing Your Technology Investments.  Learn more about the conference taking place on April 23rd and April 24th and register here! 

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes David Searns Co-CEO of Haley Marketing and a 2025 Midwest Staffing Conference Speaker! In this episode, David discusses the biggest missed marketing opportunities for staffing companies, what marketing can do to drive sales leads, the best marketing investments to make on a budget, and how AI is impacting marketing in the staffing industry.    Hear more from David during his talk at the upcoming Midwest Staffing Conference on How to Get More Value Out of AI in Your Business. Learn more about the conference taking place on April 23rd and April 24th and register here! 

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes CEO of CS Recruiting and a 2025 Midwest Staffing Conference Speaker, Charlie Saffro! In this episode, Charlie discusses key topics including authentic leadership, building workplace culture, empowering women in the workforce, the biggest misconception about candidates, and how recruiters are shaping careers. Hear more from Charlie during her talk at the upcoming Midwest Staffing Conference taking place on April 23rd and 24th. Learn more about the conference and register here! 

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Keynote Speaker, Gabrielle Bosche, with The Purpose Company as she discusses what to expect from her keynote at the upcoming Midwest Staffing Owners and Executives Retreat on September 24th and September 25th in Michigan City, IN! Hear why you won't want to miss it and catch a sneak peek of what to expect from the highly anticipated keynote about finding your purpose and how to apply it. Learn more about the conference and register here: https://issaworks.com/event-5615526. Automated Business Designs/Ultra-Staff EDGE is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor!

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Emily Osborne, Director of Sales and Marketing at Arvo Tech, as she discusses what the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is, the purpose of it, and how it generates revenue for staffing companies. 

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Pankaj Jindal, Co-Founder of Sense, onto The Staffing Buzz Network! Tune in to hear how automation and AI are benefiting staffing companies and why staffing companies are choosing to partner with Sense. 

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Lee Castine, Vice President of Sales at VensureHR Staffing Alliance, as he shares his insight on partnering with VensureHR Staffing Alliance PEO. Find out what makes VensureHR Staffing Alliance different from other PEO's in the industry, catch a teaser of what's coming soon to their tech stack, and hear about the upcoming PEO panel at the American Staffing Association's Staffing World! 

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Joanie Bily, Division President at Employbridge, Chair of the American Staffing Association, and Fox Business and Bloomberg contributor as she discusses the state of the job market in anticipation of the June 7th job report. Joanie also discusses the American Staffing Association, embracing AI, and what staffing companies should take on now to grow their business this year.  

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Keynote Speaker, Lara Jones, and President of the Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services, Clay Pautz, as they give you a sneak peek of what to expect at the upcoming Midwest Staffing Conference on April 24th and 25th in Oak Brook, IL! Tune in to hear why you and your team need to be there and catch a preview of what to anticipate from the renowned Keynote Speaker, Lara Jones.  Learn more about the conference and register here: https://issaworks.com/page-1822466. Automated Business Designs/Ultra-Staff EDGE is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor!  

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Keynote Speaker, David Atkins, and Co-Chair of the Midwest Staffing Conference, Lance Snider, as they discuss what to expect at the upcoming Midwest Staffing Conference on April 24th and 25th in Oak Brook, IL! Hear why you won't want to miss it and catch a sneak peek of what to expect from the highly anticipated keynote with David Atkins. Learn more about the conference and register here: https://issaworks.com/page-1822466. Automated Business Designs/Ultra-Staff EDGE is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor! 

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Kelli Schutrop, CEO and Founder of Thoughtful Resound, as she discusses how to become a thought leader for lead generation, the value of consultative selling, and executing a personal brand that has the best curb appeal. 

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Dan Mori, Managing Director of the National Independent Staffing Association, as he discusses top staffing sales challenges, how to overcome them, and how to sell your value to win more business. 

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Richard Rosner, "The Staffing Shark" and a Top Staffing Leader to Watch for in 2024 nominee as he discusses the importance of social media in staffing, top recruiting and sales challenges staffing companies are facing today, and two key tactics to implement in 2024 to stay ahead of the curve. 

Cathi Canfield, VP of Enterprise Transformation at Employbridge and a Staffing Industry Analyst (SIA) 2023 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing, discusses Employbridge's annual Voice of the American Workforce survey, which is the nation's largest study of the hourly workforce. Hear about the state of the hourly workforce, what hourly workers are looking for, and how the gig economy fits into the equation. 

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes staffing industry veteran Mike Jacoutot from Butler Street as he discusses how the industry has changed since Covid, how AI is affecting staffing and how it can be used for success, and ways staffing companies can prepare for 2024. 

Ultra-Staff EDGE welcomes Congressman Nathanial Moran as he discusses the current labor market, staffing legislation, and his time as a staffing business owner. 

The Ultra-Staff EDGE Staffing Software Team is excited to introduce The Staffing Buzz Network! Join us as we dive into the latest staffing industry trends and news. Each show we will invite an expert in the industry to join us and share their insights on the latest buzz in the staffing and recruiting industry. This podcast is for anyone in the staffing and recruiting space who wants to stay ahead of the curve and gain valuable insights they can apply to their staffing business.