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 ...

A finance director stands in front of hundreds of employees to reveal the annual figures. No, it’s not the start of the most corporate joke ever, but something I saw a few weeks ago. Right away, he ...

We want work to be fun. And not just for fun’s sake—many people do their best work when they’re relaxed and feeling good. Humor can contribute to this vibe; laughter builds a sense of camaraderie ...

Kong: Humor has a lot of relational benefits. People bond easily when they laugh together, and it builds trust. Research shows it boosts creativity, helps people think more divergently and strengthens ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fortunately, you don't have to tell sidesplitting jokes to make humor work for you. You can learn to think like a comedian instead ...

In today's CEO Daily: Diane Brady talks to Zelle chief Denise Leonhard about deploying humor as a leadership skill. The big story: Trump suggests yanking licenses of TV networks that criticize him.

The class clown may get in trouble, but the office wag may be the glue that makes a workplace stick together. Research indicates that humor at work is a good thing. It builds morale and relationships.

While it may not solve every workplace problem, LinkedIn’s campaign shows how it can work for people and companies in moments that matter. Work is changing fast. It’s layered, complex, and sometimes ...

Some of the best career lessons do not come from managers, mentors, or business books. Sometimes they come from fictional characters who understand people better than most professionals ever do. For ...