Employee Suggestion Program

Purpose

To give employees a straightforward way to propose ideas that improve the Company — strengthening upward communication and encouraging continuous improvement at every level.

Policy

The Company welcomes suggestions from any employee on any aspect of the business, including:

• A new method, process, or product idea
• An improvement to an existing process or product
• A way to increase sales, revenue, or productivity
• A way to reduce costs, eliminate waste, or reduce hazards
• A way to save time, materials, or energy

Suggestions may be routed to the employee's own department, another department, or a company-wide idea/innovation channel, whichever is the best fit.

The Company reserves the right to use, adapt, or decline any suggestion, without additional compensation to the employee beyond any recognition program the Company may separately offer, and its decision on disposition is final.

Procedure

1. Submit. The employee submits the suggestion through the Company's designated channel (a suggestion form, an internal idea-management tool, or directly to HR).
2. Acknowledge. HR (or the program administrator) acknowledges receipt of the suggestion.
3. Route and review. The suggestion is forwarded to the manager or function best positioned to evaluate it.
4. Respond. The employee receives feedback on the suggestion's disposition within a reasonable, defined period (a common target is 60 days).

Responsibilities

Role	Responsibilities
Employees	Submit suggestions through the designated channel.
HR / Program administrator	Acknowledge receipt, route for review, and ensure timely feedback to the employee.
Reviewing manager/function	Evaluate the suggestion and report back on disposition.

References

• Awards / recognition policy