Create a suggestion box

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OBJECTIVES

Why are suggestion boxes helpful?

• Getting regular feedback from people is important for workplace wellbeing and psychological safety

• People at all levels have unique perspectives and ideas, but may not feel comfortable sharing them for various reasons

• It’s a great way to get suggestions and honest feedback to improve ways of working and help you score better on the Workplace Temperature Check

GETTING STARTED

How to create an anonymous suggestion box

1. Create the method, platform, and location (physical or virtual)

   1. For physical, place it in a discreet area away from busy common areas and lock it if possible

   2. For virtual, create on a secure platform, ensure comments aren’t linked to IP or email ID, and are not shared publicly

2. Appoint someone to be in charge of reviewing the comments and agree on a cadence for doing so

3. Agree a process of what to do with the feedback

4. Agree on a process for storing, sharing, and discarding the feedback

5. Communicate key details with your people, such as:

   1. Why this is being introduced (suddenly asking for feedback can cause panic if people don’t understand the purpose)

   2. How people can use it to provide feedback

   3. Details about privacy and confidentiality

   4. What will happen with the feedback provided