TikTok creator Simply Jamie (@simplyy.jamieee) sparked workplace debate with a comedy skit about Gen Z’s first day at work.

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 ...

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We want work to be fun. And not just for fun’s sake—many people do their best work when they’re relaxed and feeling good. Humor can contribute to this vibe; laughter builds a sense of camaraderie ...

Kong: Humor has a lot of relational benefits. People bond easily when they laugh together, and it builds trust. Research shows it boosts creativity, helps people think more divergently and strengthens ...

Paul Osincup believes humor goes hand-in-hand with workplace performance, and explains how to cultivate it in his recent book. Leaders who use humor are also seen as more credible, more approachable, ...

How can you get ahead in your career and still enjoy the ride? Fortunately, you don't have to tell sidesplitting jokes to make humor work for you. You can learn to think like a comedian instead.

One of the keys to organizational well-being, as taught by professor Mandy O’Neill of George Mason University, is joviality, or humor. Everyone benefits when some fun is injected into the workplace.

Some of the best career lessons do not come from managers, mentors, or business books. Sometimes they come from fictional characters who understand people better than most professionals ever do. For ...

Leadership is often imagined in stern, serious terms. The leader stands at the front of the room, decisive and composed, projecting certainty at all times. Strength, in this traditional view, means ...