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The Staffing Buzz Network dives into the latest staffing industry trends and news. Each episode we invite an expert in the industry to join us and share their insights on the latest buzz in the staffing and recruiting industry. Join the host Bob Pettke, Chief Sales Officer at Ultra-Staff EDGE Staffing Software, twice a month as he discusses the latest in staffing to help you stay ahead of the curve.
About the Staffing Buzz Network
an Ultra-Staff EDGE original podcast
The Staffing Buzz Network, an original Ultra-Staff EDGE Podcast, dives into the latest staffing industry trends and news. Each show we invite an expert in the industry to join us and share their insights on the latest buzz in the staffing and recruiting industry. Join the host Automated Business Designs, providers of Ultra-Staff EDGE Staffing Software, as we discusses the latest in staffing to help you stay ahead of the curve.

Meet Your Host
Hi, we're Automated Business Designs! We are excited to bring The Staffing Buzz Network to the staffing industry and help industry professionals learn about the latest trends. 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. Each podcast we will have a staffing industry expert join us to share their insights into a specific topic. From new legislation affecting the staffing industry, the latest job report news, to hot staffing technology, we will cover everything you need to know to stay ahead of the competition.
But who are we you may ask? We have been servicing the staffing and recruiting industry for 43+ years with staffing software solutions. We help staffing companies streamline their growth with an all-in-one staffing software solution, Ultra-Staff EDGE.
We look forward to sharing our experience and the experience of others in the industry with you. Catch new episodes of The Staffing Buzz Network from your favorite podcast platform!
Episodes

Mar 3, 2026
Mar 3, 2026
41 min

Feb 26, 2026
Feb 26, 2026
30 min
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!

Feb 11, 2026
Feb 11, 2026
19 min
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The agenda and what to expect
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Who should be there from your team
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What past attendees had to say
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Why it's important to be there
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The signature sponsors and partners
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Why you should stay for the Midwest Staffing Conference the next day
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And more!

Feb 5, 2026
Feb 5, 2026
29 min
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!

Dec 22, 2025
Dec 22, 2025
16 min
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!

Dec 18, 2025
Dec 18, 2025
33 min
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!

Oct 21, 2025
Oct 21, 2025
24 min
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.

Oct 14, 2025
Oct 14, 2025
14 min
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."
