Dear Dave: It would be an understatement to say that any forms of humor are not allowed where I work. This means we cannot joke around, tell jokes or circulate any “tasteful” cartoons. I like my job, ...

In general, leaders who use humor in the workplace are more effective than non-humorous leaders. Research clearly shows that humorous leaders can create warm and comfortable work environments and ...

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 ...

The old saying ”everybody loves a comedian” has given rise to an era where everybody thinks they’re a comedian. Sadly, what many have failed to realize is that the old saying is meant to be sarcastic.

Creating a Positive Workplace Environment Workplace Atmosphere: In today's fast-paced work environment, many professionals ...

This article is reprinted by permission from NextAvenue.org. When I was in my first job after college, about 30 years ago, my boss was a woman also named Michele. To distinguish between us, co-workers ...

A professor and a comedian walk into Stanford’s business school … and explain why humor in the workplace can be good for both morale and the bottom line. By Corinne Purtill The DealBook newsletter ...

Researchers in a study analyzed how men and women react to humor in the workplace. The study found both high and low-status men, as well as high-status women, were viewed more positively when using ...

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, ...

Telling jokes can be dicey. There are plenty of situations where breaking out your favorite Chris Rock routine could land you in hot water (or worse, HR). But don’t fret—you don’t have to work blue to ...

There are many upsides to using humor at work. But when you don’t use it appropriately, it can backfire. Humor is like a screwdriver–an incredibly useful tool that often involves a twist. When used in ...