In first e-mail, Whitman installs suggestion box

In their first e-mail to Hewlett-Packard employees following Meg Whitman's appointment as the company's new chief executive officer, Whitman and Executive Chairman Ray Lane call on staffers to offer up their best work and focus on execution.

"We must invest in innovation, leverage the strength of our core businesses, enhance our software capabilities, and integrate our assets to maximize the value of our investments," the two say. "We believe in HP's strategy, and we are confident that together, with renewed focus and energy, we will deliver on our priorities for our stockholders, customers, and other stakeholders."

They also install a suggestion box. Read on for the full email.