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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Good humor is a tonic for mind and body. It is the best antidote for anxiety and depression. It is a business asset. It attracts and keeps friends. It lightens human burdens. It is the direct route to ...

The workplace can be a serious place, and humor can be a valuable tool to lighten the mood. But using humor appropriately to lighten the moment can be tricky, especially for women. New research at the ...

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, ...

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 ...

Good humor is a tonic for mind and body. It is the best antidote for anxiety and depression. It is a business asset. It attracts and keeps friends. It lightens human burdens. It is the direct route to ...