1.   If he implements it and things go well, he will be more receptive to employee input in the future.

2.   In fact, many progressive companies actively seek such employee inputs.

3.   As opposed to avoiding employee input and suggestions, these companies actively solicit and incorporate them.

4.   Because of these employee inputs, there is a far greater likelihood that such programs will be appropriate and effective.

5.   A related approach is to gather employee input and suggestions on ways to streamline the paperwork.

6.   If he still continues to shelve your ideas, you will clearly see where he thinks employee input belongs.

7.   The real message is that in parking lots and in virtually any other aspect of work, employee inputs can do lots of good.