Evidently, the 'leaders' in my area of tech collaborated in some manner or form to determine how to engage with the rank and file better. The result: a suggestion box.
Seriously! They mounted a physical box labeled suggestions in the break room. But this posed a problem - how do you keep contract workers from making suggestions? Answer: you have to get a special piece of paper from your department administrator! Keep in mind the suggestions are supposed to be anonymous.
It's my understanding that the idea came from an engagement management director.
And they wonder why the have problems...