Webcast Announcement: “Winning the Battle for Workers”

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 • 2:30 PM ET 
Hosted by the Metal Treating Institute (MTI)

Hiring great people has never been harder — and keeping them has never been more important. Across the heat-treating industry, the struggle to find and retain skilled workers remains one of the biggest challenges companies face today.

That’s why the Metal Treating Institute is bringing back one of the most talked-about speakers from its recent 2025 Fall Meeting — Chris Czarnick, national workforce strategist and founder of Career [RE]Search Group — for a powerful, solutions-driven webcast, “Winning the Battle for Workers.”

A Timely Follow-Up to MTI’s Fall Meeting

At MTI’s Fall Meeting, Chris captivated attendees with his no-nonsense, practical approach to solving the workforce puzzle. His insights sparked countless hallway conversations and follow-up discussions on how companies can adapt their recruiting, onboarding, and retention strategies to win in today’s competitive labor market.

Now, by popular demand, Chris is back — this time for an in-depth webcast where you’ll walk away with real-world tools and proven tactics to turn your workforce challenges into strengths.

What You’ll Learn

In just one hour, Chris and MTI CEO, Tom Morrison will dive into what’s working right now in the battle for workers. Topics include:

• Magnetic employer branding – how to build a message that attracts top talent.
• Smart sourcing strategies – where to find qualified applicants and how to reach them.
• Speed-to-offer tactics – how to shorten the hiring process without sacrificing quality.
• Retention through culture – daily leadership habits that keep your best people engaged.
• Compensation, flexibility, and recognition – building packages that compete without breaking your budget.
• Onboarding that sticks – what the first 90 days should look like to keep new hires committed.
• Upskilling & AI recruiting tools – leveraging technology and training to strengthen your bench.

Who Should Attend

This webcast is a must-attend for:

• Plant managers and HR leaders
• Operations executives
• Company owners
• Anyone responsible for hiring, training, or retaining talent

If your company is feeling the strain of workforce shortages, this session will deliver strategies you can implement immediately.

Why This Matters Now

The manufacturing and heat-treating sectors are in the middle of an unprecedented labor crunch. Retirements are accelerating, younger generations are harder to attract, and competition for skilled labor has never been fiercer.

This webcast will give you the insight and confidence to compete—and win—in the modern labor market.

Event Details

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
🕒 Time: 2:30 PM ET
💻 Location: Virtual webcast
🔗 RSVP at: CLICK HERE
📞 Questions? Contact Kristen Speer at kristen@heattreat.net

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