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MTI to Launch New Employee Onboarding Certificate Program in January

Employee onboarding is a critical process for organizations because it directly influences an employee's ability to integrate into the company, perform effectively, and remain engaged over the long term. The challenge is that employee onboarding takes an investment of time, training, and... Continue Reading

The Four Archetypes of Transformational Leadership

As we step into 2025, the need for transformational leadership has never been greater. Nine years ago, a simple dinner around a pot of pasta sauce sparked a journey that transformed my life—and the lives of thousands of others. Over 700 dinners later, from boardrooms to houseboats,... Continue Reading

Unleash Your Passion and Recharge at the 2025 MTI Spring Meeting in Puerto Rico!

Hotel Block NOW OPEN! The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) invites you to an unforgettable experience at the stunning Royal Sonesta San Juan Resort, overlooking Puerto Rico’s iconic palm-fringed Isla Verde Beach and the sparkling Caribbean Sea. From May 5–7, 2025, this event is... Continue Reading

Tariff Hikes, Emerging Tech, Trade Wars: Out-strategizing the Competition in 2025

Navigating the global economy is increasingly complex, but there are ways to simplify doing business. The year 2024 brought several disruptions—none with the reach of the pandemic or the Western world’s inflation crisis—but geopolitics has increasingly shaped the role of... Continue Reading

MTI Educational Foundation Scholarship Application Process NOW OPEN (2025)

The demand for skilled professionals in every industry is growing, and the heat treating sector is no exception. In 2024, the Metal Treating Institute (MTI) launched a six-episode docuseries called Jobs of Tomorrow that shares what heat treating is and why choose it as a career. The... Continue Reading

A Leader’s Guide to Asking Better Open-Ended Questions of Employees

In the fast-paced world of work we all live in now, one of the most understandable and common mistakes all employees make is simply not asking the right kinds of questions. To get the work done on deadline or to exceed deadlines to impress a client or colleague, we dive into the work,... Continue Reading

Consumer Confidence Drops, Worried About Future

Drop was driven by dimmer views of future business conditions and incomes, says The Conference Board. On December 23, The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index declined by 8.1 points in December to 104.7 (1985=100). This is its lowest reading since September. Drop... Continue Reading

MTI Kicks Off 2025 in High Gear for Economic Growth

As 2025 approaches, the Metal Treating Institute (MTI) is preparing its Members for a year of growth, as forecasted by ITR Economics. To capitalize on these opportunities, MTI’s Board of Trustees, volunteer committees, and task forces are diving into critical industry issues and... Continue Reading

Biggest Manufacturing Technology Wins of 2024

The technologies that made the greatest impacts and the leaders who implemented the tech. While failure instructs, when it comes to manufacturing technology, what matters is what actually works. Every new technology starts on the hype end of the Gartner cycle. Manufacturers have to wait... Continue Reading

Why Human Factors Training and Sexual Harassment Training are Crucial to Your Company

In today’s evolving workplace, organizations are striving not only for operational excellence, but also for fostering an environment that promotes safety, civility, and respect. Two foundational pillars to achieving this are Human Factors Training and Sexual Harassment Training. These... Continue Reading

MTI Launches New Employee Onboarding Certificate Program in January

Employee onboarding is a critical process for organizations because it directly influences an employee's ability to integrate into the company, perform effectively, and remain engaged over the long term. The challenge is that employee onboarding takes an investment of time, training, and... Continue Reading

Manufacturing Salaries Plunged in 2024, and Why That’s Great News

The 2024 IndustryWeek Salary Survey showed a massive decline in average wages, but that reflects more young people working, not wage cuts at the top end. In an ambiguous result for the manufacturing industry, average salaries reported by readers in our 2024 IndustryWeek Salary Survey fell... Continue Reading