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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.

Fifty years ago, National Secretaries Day was created as a thank-you for the folks who keep the offices of America on track. It has expanded in name and scope, and tomorrow, as the nation celebrates ...

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 ...

Humor may still be alive in the workplace, but many employees say it suddenly disappears when the boss walks into the room. A ...

It is known that humour and laughter can reduce stress and provide many other benefits. And few areas of life are more stressful than the workplace. Not surprising office humour can be a good ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kim Elsesser covers issues that impact women in the workplace. There's no shortage of advice for female leaders, and the latest is ...

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, ...

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 ...

Joan Steffen worked in a high-pressure sales office. On one particularly stressful day, Steffen decided to lighten the mood. “The boss couldn't find something she needed, so she hollered, ‘That does ...

Studies show that women often face harsher backlash than men when jokes are perceived as offensive or norm-breaking, leading to judgments that they are less competent or lower in status. — ...