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If you\u2019re reading this, then you are probably looking into launching your own employee suggestion program. At Corpell Anonymous Box<\/a>, we\u2019ve helped many organizations create successful suggestion programs, and have received our fair share of suggestions along the way. Based on our experience, we\u2019ve developed these 5 tips to get you started.<\/p>\n

1. Find a tool that works for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Of course we\u2019d love for you to use Corpell Anonymous Box, but we understand that every organization has different needs (although we do offer customized solutions too). There are literally hundreds of solutions out there. Take the time to research and price all of your options. Make sure\u00a0the one you pick offers up-front pricing and a free trial to test it out (all of our full-featured boxes are free for 90-days).<\/p>\n

2. Get employee buy-in<\/strong><\/p>\n

Employee suggestion programs only work if your employees feel comfortable using them. Hold a meeting to discuss why you\u2019re launching the suggestion program and offer sample ideas. If your reason is to save the organization money, tell them how that will benefit them (raises? better benefits?). If you\u2019re using Corpell Anonymous Box, make sure they know that their responses are completely anonymous, and that they can anonymously chat with you about the suggestion.<\/p>\n

3. Respond Immediately<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s best to respond to – or at least acknowledge – a suggestion while it\u2019s fresh in your employee\u2019s mind. If you\u2019re using Corpell Anonymous Box, you can anonymously chat with your employee if they provide their email address (which is encrypted and hidden).<\/p>\n

If the primary person in charge of the suggestion box is out of the office, make sure you select an alternate so responses do not pile up unacknowledged.<\/p>\n

4. Present ideas in a public forum<\/strong><\/p>\n

Regardless of whether or not you agree with the suggestion, get others to weigh in on it. Bring a list of your top suggestions to your group\u2019s weekly or monthly meeting and let\u00a0them\u00a0decide. It may spark another idea that was much better than the first.<\/p>\n

5. Take action<\/strong><\/p>\n

There\u2019s no better way to prove to employees that their suggestions matter than to actually take immediate and meaningful action. That\u2019s not to say you have to implement every suggestion \u2013 but if enough people think it\u2019s worthwhile, at least put your organization on a path to achieving it.<\/p>\n

Is there anything you would add to this list? Comment below or hit us up on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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