With the economy sliding and job stresses increasing, it doesn't seem like there's all that much to laugh about in the office these days. But this is exactly the time we should be thinking about ...

Being humorous at the office is appropriate and can boost morale—if you're the right type of funny, that is. Here's what to know about clean jokes for work. The first few months I spent at my big-girl ...

Good humor is a tonic for mind and body. It is the best antidote for anxiety and depression. It is a business asset. It attracts and keeps friends. It lightens human burdens. It is the direct route to ...

Cracking jokes in the office might seem like a shortcut to likability or leadership. But new research shows that humor at work is a gamble, and the costs of a flop are often greater than the rewards ...

There’s an old Scottish joke that goes like this. Jock walks into a bar with a crocodile on a leash. He asks the barman, “Do you serve Catholics?” The barman replies, “Yes, of course.” Jock responds, ...

It is commonly believed that kidding around at work isn't a good thing. Well, it is, says a researcher, who has examined how workplace humor affects the working environment. Humor -- particularly ...

This post was coauthored by CMC student Carly Kirsch. Workplaces are often stress-inducing. What can be done to lighten the work stress-load? Humor is one antidote. The Benefits of Humor There is good ...

Can you imagine a world where you could always hear someone laughing at work? That is the question that led me to my research and career as a professor and leadership trainer. According to Gallup’s ...

Let’s say a female co-worker is talking about returning to work after her maternity leave. A male colleague says, “What are you planning to do, set up a nursery in your office?” Wink-wink, ...