National Fun at Work Day gives offices permission to loosen the tie, crack a joke and remember that spreadsheets are handled ...

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 ...

Laughter and jokes can make us happier and more productive on the job. 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 ...

Over Jayna Fey’s 15 years in the workforce, she’s been called too assertive, too comfortable, too “frowny,” too familiar. Accurate or not, she used to make self-deprecating jokes about these traits.

Bringing humor into the workplace can make your daily grind more enjoyable and help you bond with your colleagues. A well-timed joke or a witty work quote can lighten the mood and even enhance your ...

Our own research—and a growing body of work by other scholars—shows that it’s harder to be funny than most people think. This class—developed by Stanford lecturers and comedians from Comedy Central ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Ever thought you had the perfect joke, shared it with a colleague, and it fell flat? Or worse — offended someone? We spoke with several ...