14 inspiring examples of employee ideas

Employee-generated ideas can lead to huge company profits and happier employees, as demonstrated by these 13 examples. From the simple and effective Post-it Note to the game-changing Amazon Prime, these ideas were often started by a low-level employee with an ingenious or quirky solution to a problem. One worker at Swan Vesta suggested putting the sandpaper strike on only one side of the matchbox and saved the company millions, while a janitor at Frito-Lay came up with the idea for Flamin' Hot Cheetos and became a VP with amassed wealth of $20 million. Listening to and implementing employee ideas can make a significant impact on a company's success and culture.