Employers prefer to hire people with a sense of humor, studies show. Work & Family columnist Sue Shellenbarger and humor coach Andrew Tarvin join Lunch Break with some insights into the art of telling ...

Every workplace could use some humor, and nothing makes people laugh better than a funny, well executed office prank. But did you know that humor in the workplace benefits the organization in other ...

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 ...

Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert, is interviewed by a hypothetical CEO who is of course nothing at all like you. Inc. editor-at-large Leigh Buchanan plays the part of the CEO. I’m fairly confident ...

Planning some time off from work? Obviously, you have to let your co-workers, clients and others know the basics—how long you’ll be gone and who to contact in your absence. That’s just good email ...

Making your way in the gnarly world of office politics is tough. From avoiding land mines like fish-based lunches to mastering the art of the email signature, the day in the life of the average ...

There’s an episode in the first season of The Office in which Michael Scott, the tactless boss, is asking his female employees to serve as cheerleaders for an upcoming company basketball game. When ...

How humor works is a serious study for CU Boulder's Peter McGraw. As director of the Humor Research Lab, McGraw is exploring what makes a good joke, and what falls flat. His team have developed a ...