Make the Difference

Make the Difference

Through Make the Difference, UK's employee suggestion program, you can earn up to $2,500 for implemented ideas.  Begin searching for those improvements, submit them and make the difference.

The Power of an Idea...

Thomas Edison once said "the power of an idea lies in using it." Have you ever thought, "This is what we should be doing at UK..." or "It seems wasteful when we..."? If so, this is the time to develop your ideas and sumbit them to Make The Difference. Awards range from $25 up to $2,500 for suggestions adopted through Make The Difference.

Tips for Fresh Ideas!

Thought process "stuck in a rut?" The Employee Involvement Association recommends the following tips to get headed in a fresh, new direction and come up with some great improvement ideas.

  • Think about things outside your normal range of thought
  • Engage in debate when possible to get new perspectives
  • Read - lots
  • Never stop asking "why?"
  • Listen to others
  • Look for better ways to do everything
University of Kentucky - An Equal Opportunity University
Human Resources · 115 Scovell Hall · Lexington, KY 40506-0064
Phone: (859) 257-9555 · Fax: (859) 323-8512
Questions/Feedback: HR | HR Site
About Human Resources
Last Modified: March 4, 2011 | Off-site Link Disclaimer