Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the psychology of leadership, tech and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, humor is often the best antidote to tragic or ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. iStock Some days, the last thing you want to do is go to work—but since it doesn't look like those bills will start paying ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. AleksandarNakic/ E+ via Getty Images Retiring is a huge life milestone. Some people can't wait to say goodbye to their jobs and ...

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 ...

Humor has long been seen as a “soft skill,” useful for easing awkward Zoom moments or sharing a laugh with colleagues. But CU Boulder researchers Tony Kong and Peter McGraw argue it’s far more than ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Following his successful bid to buy Twitter, Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, took to the platform to joke about his next conquest.

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 ...