With the economy sliding and job stresses increasing, it doesn't seem like there's all that much to laugh about in the office these days. But this is exactly the time we should be thinking about ...

In an era of remote work, burnout epidemics, and fierce competition for talent, corporate leaders are turning to an unlikely ...

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 ...

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 ...

It is commonly believed that kidding around at work isn't a good thing. Well, it is, says a researcher, who has examined how workplace humor affects the working environment. Humor -- particularly ...

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, ...

Have you ever come across the saying never explain a joke? It’s easy to understand where this idea comes from: The fun of humor is in the quick, shared realization that a serious rule has been broken ...

Have you ever misinterpreted a colleague's tone on a Teams chat? Or wondered what Mike meant by his face-without-a-mouth ...

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 ...

Ever noticed how difficult it is to spend a lot of time around someone who doesn’t have a sense of humor? More than just being dull, those interactions can actually get tense after a while. Chances ...