The Staffing Buzz Network

The Staffing Buzz Network

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.

Episodes

April 15, 2025 44 mins
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 th...
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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!

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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: ...

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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 Midwes...

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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 tale...

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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 Ap...
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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 L...
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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 St...
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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 ...

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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 t...
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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. 

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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. 

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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

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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.

 

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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 conf...

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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...

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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