Have you ever attended a meeting or a work function, and one person tries so hard to be funny? Humor is one of those things in life that is wonderful when it works and awkward when it doesn't. Just ...

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.

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Somewhere between the beeping machines and endless paperwork, healthcare professionals manage to find humor in the chaos that ...

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, ...