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Help Yourself

Help Yourself

Everyone loves a countdown. Think New Year’s Eve, the start of old movies, and David Letterman’s Top Ten. The 4s compiles decades of experience in recognizing excellence into Advice 4U. Ladies and gentlemen…The 4s. Continue reading

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day

May is a great month. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and spring is in full force. I couldn’t think of a better month for Mother’s Day. We celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May. The … Continue reading

Never Give Up

Never Give Up

We are excited to announce there is a new TV commercial in our series that shows “a little recognition goes a long way.” Picking up on the theme of our commercial from last year, we explore a new scenario where … Continue reading

Words Words Words

Words Words Words

Everyone loves a countdown. Think New Year’s Eve, the start of old movies, and David Letterman’s Top Ten. The 4s compiles decades of experience in recognizing excellence into Advice 4U. Ladies and gentlemen…The 4s. Continue reading

Our culture is contagious

Our culture is contagious

It has been a little over a year since we launched our new and improved site and brand. During the rebrand process, we also refocused our company’s vision, mission, and core values.  They needed to be the guiding point for … Continue reading

You better recognize!

You better recognize!

Sometimes people are screaming for recognition without anyone noticing. You’d be surprised what kind of difference recognition will make, if only you could recognize the signs that people crave it. Continue reading

Education is Empowerment

Education is Empowerment

“Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” Continue reading

Looking Back

Looking Back

January is all about the start of a New Year. People look to the future and set goals for the year ahead. But, when February rolls around it’s time to look back and learn from the past in honor of Black History Month. While it’s very important to celebrate such a rich history, it’s also just as important to recognize mistakes there were made and the feats it took to overcome them. Continue reading

All You Need is Love

All You Need is Love

While most people cringe at the thought of Valentine’s Day, I personally love any excuse to recognize my loved ones. On a holiday dedicated to love it can be difficult to find the best way to celebrate with the people you care about. All you have to do is plan ahead. Continue reading

Methods of Motivation

Methods of Motivation

You need to find a way to motivate your employees. I know I’m about to hear a chorus of, “But I pay them, that should be motivation enough.” However, paycheck = required (that is unless you have a team of serfs tilling the earth for you). Take it from the Zen Master, recognition goes far beyond a paycheck. Great recognition can spark a revolution that motivates your team to go above and beyond, from required to remarkable. Continue reading