IBM today announced the new IBM Ideas Program in the United States as a replacement for the Suggestion Plan. IBM Ideas will be effective November 2, 1992.

All active employees, including managers, will be able to submit their ideas an virtually any subject and be recognized under the IBM Ideas Program. A new online application, which provides for electronic submission, routing and evaluation, will be available to reduce cycle time. In addition, the evaluation process has been simplified.

Managers have been provided with additional information on the IBM Ideas Program and will distribute it to employees. IBM Ideas represents a significant change and improvement over the former Suggestion Plan, and employees are encouraged to review the IBM Ideas Program and Users guides.