Featherstone introduced an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to motivate employees and prevent the Will-Burt Company from shutting down due to liabilities. He also provided education to employees to improve product quality and reduce rework costs. Employees became more invested in the company's success as owners through the ESOP. Education programs decreased rework hours and expenses by 75%, improving quality and increasing profits. Overall, the ESOP and education empowered employees and turned the failing company around.