Research shows workplace humor is a double-edged sword—great jokes can boost status, but failed attempts often backfire. Here’s how to “think funny” without risking your career.

Why do we laugh at movies like Office Space or shows like The Office? What’s so funny about work? For one student in the GGSC’s online Foundations of Happiness at Work course, humor is found in ...

But new research shows that humor at work is a gamble, and the costs of a flop are often greater than the rewards of a ...

I like telling jokes and making people laugh. I want to be able to use this skill in my career to network and get along better with my coworkers, but I don't want to get labeled unprofessional—I still ...

Experts say the downside of cracking a bad joke is often larger than what you might gain by landing a good one ...

This article is reprinted by permission from NextAvenue.org. When I was in my first job after college, about 30 years ago, my boss was a woman also named Michele. To distinguish between us, co-workers ...

In every social group, people fit into a status hierarchy. The workplace is no exception. Many try to climb the status ladder by logging long hours, volunteering for additional assignments and ...

The main reason: You’re not a professional comedian, and punchlines in the wrong hands can easily backfire. “People find jokes funny when they break rules while seeming harmless,” cautions Fast ...

Our minds are very good at finding ways to worry at work. Think about it. Actually, don’t think about it, because that’s part of the problem. We think about it too much. In Psychology Today, Mark ...

Retiring is a huge life milestone. Some people can't wait to say goodbye to their jobs and get started enjoying their free time, and others would work forever if they could. No matter what someone ...