As their psychological and physical health deteriorates, compulsively driven workaholics become intensively determined individuals who eventually lose their sense of humor and ability to experience ...

When a skeptic tells you that humor has no place in the workplace, it is tempting to respond with a joke. Resist that urge. The stronger move is to respond with clarity, evidence, and a calm ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Leadership is often associated with qualities like ...

Our own research—and a growing body of work by other scholars—shows that it’s harder to be funny than most people think. This class—developed by Stanford lecturers and comedians from Comedy Central ...

Gender and status affect how humor comes across at work, research suggests. The findings show that humor in the workplace can be more challenging for women than for men. Factors include a woman’s ...

Bringing humor into the workplace can make your daily grind more enjoyable and help you bond with your colleagues. A well-timed joke or a witty work quote can lighten the mood and even enhance your ...