Episodios

  • Midwest Staffing Conference Speaker, Ziba Alizadeh, Discusses Brave Not Perfect Message

    Midwest Staffing Conference Speaker, Ziba Alizadeh, Discusses Brave Not Perfect Message
    Mar 31 2026

    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!
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    29 m
  • Alisa Vossen with 522 Productions Discusses Video Marketing and Content Strategies in Staffing

    Alisa Vossen with 522 Productions Discusses Video Marketing and Content Strategies in Staffing
    Mar 30 2026
    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/
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    20 m
  • EDGEovation Keynote Speaker, Pankaj Jindal, Discusses AI Agents, Generating Revenue with AI, and Staying Ahead

    EDGEovation Keynote Speaker, Pankaj Jindal, Discusses AI Agents, Generating Revenue with AI, and Staying Ahead
    Mar 19 2026
    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/
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    23 m
  • Ultra-Staff EDGE Welcomes EDGEovation Sponsors Veritone Hire and LLH Healthcare!

    Ultra-Staff EDGE Welcomes EDGEovation Sponsors Veritone Hire and LLH Healthcare!
    Mar 10 2026
    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/
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    30 m
  • Ultra-Staff EDGE Welcomes EDGEovation Sponsors and Speakers from Asurint and Haley Marketing!

    Ultra-Staff EDGE Welcomes EDGEovation Sponsors and Speakers from Asurint and Haley Marketing!
    Mar 5 2026
    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/
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    36 m
  • Ultra-Staff EDGE Welcomes EDGEovation Sponsors AccuSourceHR, Dialpad, and Hooray Health!

    Ultra-Staff EDGE Welcomes EDGEovation Sponsors AccuSourceHR, Dialpad, and Hooray Health!
    Mar 3 2026
    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/
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    42 m
  • Maureen O'Brien Discusses Intentional Leadership, AI and Relationships, and the Importance of Trust

    Maureen O'Brien Discusses Intentional Leadership, AI and Relationships, and the Importance of Trust
    Feb 26 2026
    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!
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    30 m
  • Join Us for the Ultra-Staff EDGE Event of the Year- EDGEovation!

    Join Us for the Ultra-Staff EDGE Event of the Year- EDGEovation!
    Feb 11 2026
    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!
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    20 m