How much are you willing to sacrifice for others? For the employees of Barry-Wehmiller, one of Midwestern’s largest manufacturing company, it’s 4 weeks of unpaid leave. This decision came after the company suffered and lost 30% of all their orders overnight due to recession in 2009. The result was a win-win solution for all. The company saved $20 million while the employees got the chance to spend time with their families or enroll in the company’s career development program.

If it were any organization, the results may have been different. So, what sets Barry-Wehmiller apart?