9 Great Ways (and 1 Bad Way) to Reward Employee Suggestions

An effective employee suggestion program needs a good reward program that encourages idea submission. Poorly designed reward programs can discourage idea submission. Here are nine good ways to recognize and reward employees for their suggestions: A handwritten thank you note, verbal acknowledgement, public mention in a meeting or on a bulletin board, virtual rewards such as points or badges, a trophy or annual award, extra vacation, flowers, a gift or voucher, and a promotion. However, rewarding with monetary bonuses or commission is a bad idea as they can demotivate employees. Non-cash rewards like the ideas mentioned above have a higher motivational impact.