The old saying ”everybody loves a comedian” has given rise to an era where everybody thinks they’re a comedian. Sadly, what many have failed to realize is that the old saying is meant to be sarcastic.

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There’s an old Scottish joke that goes like this. Jock walks into a bar with a crocodile on a leash. He asks the barman, “Do you serve Catholics?” The barman replies, “Yes, of course.” Jock responds, ...

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 ...

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This post was coauthored by CMC student Carly Kirsch. Workplaces are often stress-inducing. What can be done to lighten the work stress-load? Humor is one antidote. The Benefits of Humor There is good ...

Researchers in a study analyzed how men and women react to humor in the workplace. The study found both high and low-status men, as well as high-status women, were viewed more positively when using ...

There are many upsides to using humor at work. But when you don’t use it appropriately, it can backfire. Humor is like a screwdriver–an incredibly useful tool that often involves a twist. When used in ...

At the end of a job interview, the interviewer asks the applicant, who just graduated from college, "So what starting salary are you looking for?" The applicant responds, "About $150,000 a year, ...