Employee Suggestion Programs

The Center for Suggestion System Development has just developed the first certification process designed exclusively for your employee suggestion program. In just one day your program can be measured, assessed, and if it meets the criteria, awarded our Employee Suggestion Program Certification.

The steps involved to Employee Suggestion
Program Certification are:

1. During an on-site visit the Center for Suggestion System Development conducts the comprehensive Employee Suggestion System Assessment which rates the effectiveness of all aspects of your suggestion program. We'll be examining nine areas: Program Basics, Evaluations, Training, Budgets & Statistics, Goals & Support, Awards & Recognition, Marketing & Promotions, the Program Administrator, and Results. We will also discuss your goals and strategies for the program.
2. The CSSD writes a professional summary report based on the findings of the assessment. Identified will be the strong points and areas for improvement for your program. Recommendations for improvements will also be cited, taking into consideration your goals and strategies.
3. Depending upon the score, your program will be eligible for:
   
   Level 1 Certification -- Bronze 3.0 - 3.49
   Level 2 Certification -- Silver 3.5 - 3.99
   Level 3 Certification -- Gold 4.0 - 4.49
   Level 4 Certification -- Platinum 4.5 - 5.0
   
   
4. If your program receives a score of less than 3.0, we will develop strategies which will increase the effectiveness of the program, bringing it up to a level where it can qualify for Employee Suggestion Program Certification the next time

Upon qualification you will receive:

• A distinctive certification plaque engraved with your organization's name and the level of certification it earned
• A copy of the Employee Suggestion System Assessment, scores received, breakdown of scores by area and explanation of the scoring
• A spiral-bound report detailing your employee suggestion program's strengths, areas needing improvement, and recommendations for improvement based on your goals and strategies.

Some benefits of having your program certified are:

• The prestige of earning an industry honor
• It builds credibility and support for the program with management and suggesters
• It lets you know how your suggestion program fares compared to other programs
• It identifies the strengths and weaknesses of your program
• You receive recommendations for improvements
• The overall effectiveness of your employee suggestion program is improved