The researchers, from the Universities of Colorado, Arizona, and Melbourne, Australia, write in Phys.org advising that their research, as well as a “growing body of work by other scholars,” shows that ...

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 ...

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 ...

Being funny without being offensive is of paramount importance. This is particularly true for women, as a robust literature ...

A growing body of research suggests the benefits of being funny at work do not outweigh the risks, even if your jokes land!

Some people these days feel overwhelmed with everything they have to do in their lives -- jobs, family responsibilities, educational pursuits, house chores -- you name it. We all feel the never-ending ...

At its core, play allows people to let their guard down. It creates a safe space for imagination and experimentation. When employees feel free to play, they are more likely to share ideas, test new ...

What do you think is the biggest difference between children and adults? Aside from the colorful clothes and cheerful laughter, adults—on the whole—take everything much more seriously than children.

I’ve been studying humor as an academic for a couple of decades now. I’ve written a doctoral dissertation about it, published articles about it, given talks about it, and am an avid consumer of ...

After working a new job for only three weeks with no issues, an employee was flabbergasted to learn that he was being fired. Perhaps even more shocking was the reason why he was being fired. After ...