In this episode of MIntelligence, we get brutally honest about what’s gone wrong with CVs in the last few years and why “one-click apply culture” is flooding hiring managers with generic, low-effort applications.

We break down:

• Why a CV has ONE job (and most people forget what it is)
• Why copying and pasting your job description is worthless
• How to tailor your CV to the person who’s actually going to read it
• The section every serious candidate should have on page 1: Key Achievements
• The only two things every company cares about: Did you make money? Did you save money?

We also talk about what great looks like:

• Percentages, £ values, targets hit, waste reduced, output improved
• Real impact, not “responsible for…”
• Turning your CV into something that makes a hiring manager think:
• “I’ve got that exact problem. If they solved it there, they can solve it here.”

Whether you’re a Production Manager in food, an Ops Manager in logistics, a Maintenance Engineer, or a Team Leader trying to step up — this is the playbook.

This episode is also a message to hiring managers and directors: if candidates aren’t doing this, they don’t understand their own value.

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In this episode of MIntelligence, we break down one of the biggest blind spots in modern recruitment — communication.

With a marketing-driven perspective on hiring, we explore why so many companies lose great candidates between interview stages and how small shifts in communication can completely transform your employer brand.

From thank-you emails and CEO mission videos to behind-the-scenes role insights, we discuss how employers can treat recruitment like a sales process — one that attracts, engages, and converts top talent.

We also uncover a surprising statistic: 76% of supervisors in warehouse and logistics leave due to a lack of progression opportunities — not salary. That revelation sparks a deep dive into why genuine development pathways and visible progression plans are now essential to retention.

Plus, we unpack the evolution of the Operations Manager — from process-builder to people-leader — and why emotional intelligence, coaching, and data-driven decision-making are defining the next generation of leadership across manufacturing and logistics.

🎧 Tune in for practical takeaways on how to:

• Build an engaging candidate communication strategy
• Retain staff through transparent career mapping
• Rethink leadership in the age of data and human connection

And stick around till the end for a classic industry joke that proves ops humour is alive and well.

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Is your recruitment strategy ready for what's coming?

In this eye-opening episode of MIntelligence, recruitment strategists Karl and Greg decode the seismic shifts reshaping manufacturing, logistics, and engineering talent markets in 2025.

What you'll discover:

· Why major M&A activity (GXO/Wincanton, Greencore/Bakkavor) is about to impact the market

· The real impact of NI increases and minimum wage rises on your hiring strategy (it's not what you think)

· How leading companies are using market intelligence to recruit 6 months ahead of their competition

· The "agility advantage" that's separating winners from losers in today's volatile market

· Why your recruitment partner might be costing you more than just placement fees

Critical insights for:

✓ C-Suite executives planning workforce strategies amid economic uncertainty

✓ HR leaders seeking competitive advantage in talent acquisition

✓ Operations directors balancing budgets with growth ambitions

✓ Anyone navigating the complex intersection of tariffs, legislation, and talent

Karl and Greg reveal how top-performing companies are turning market volatility into competitive advantage through strategic recruitment partnerships, free value-adds like forklift training and digital onboarding, and data-driven market intelligence.

Plus: Exclusive preview of upcoming MIntelligence episodes featuring industry leaders on AI implementation, cybersecurity, sustainable innovations, and scaling strategies.

Whether you're battling talent shortages, planning restructures, or simply want to stay ahead of the curve, this 7-minute episode delivers the unfiltered market intelligence your competitors hope you won't hear.

🎧 Listen now and discover why the next 6 months will define your talent strategy for years to come.

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In this episode of MIntelligence, we dig into the real impact of poor recruitment decisions. From wasted advertising spend and productivity losses, to damaged team morale and retention risks, the hidden costs add up fast.

We cover:

💸 The financial ripple effect of a bad hire

🧭 Why gut instinct isn’t a hiring strategy

🧱 How structured processes like scorecards, onboarding and induction protect your ROI

🧑‍🏭 Why recruitment isn’t just a transactional cost — it’s a long-term investment

📝 How writing stronger job descriptions can make or break your hiring success

If you’re a C-suite leader, Head of Ops, HR Manager, or Hiring Manager in Warehouse & Logistics, Manufacturing, Engineering or Food Manufacturing — this conversation will make you rethink how you build your teams.

Because good recruitment isn’t expensive — bad recruitment is.

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When a hiring process goes wrong, the true cost runs far deeper than just recruitment fees.

In this episode of MIntelligence, Karl and Greg unpack what really happens when businesses get hiring wrong — from the hidden costs of delays and poor processes to the cultural and operational impact on entire teams.

They dive into:

✅ The real price of a vacant role — missed SLAs, lost productivity, and burnt-out leadership teams.

✅ Why internal recruitment processes often fail (and how to fix them).

✅ How clearly mapping each stage — pre, during, and post-hire — transforms hiring outcomes.

✅ The importance of speed, consistency, and communication for both candidates and teams.

✅ How subtle language choices in job ads can unknowingly deter great people.

This is a must-listen for HR leaders, Hiring Managers, and Directors across Manufacturing, Logistics, Engineering, and Production who want to strengthen their hiring process, attract the right people, and avoid costly recruitment mistakes.

🎧 Join Karl and Greg for real-world insights, practical solutions, and a few relatable tangents (including toddler wake-ups and the surprising psychology of handwriting).

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