Humor may still be alive in the workplace, but many employees say it suddenly disappears when the boss walks into the room. A ...

Finding your place in today's economy is a bit like assembling a LEGO set without the instructions — even if you're trying your best, the future result isn't entirely clear.

A rabbi, a priest, an imam, and a porn star walk into a bar … if you think a joke with that intro counts as appropriate workplace humor, you probably haven’t been paying enough attention. So, what ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kim Elsesser covers issues that impact women in the workplace. There's no shortage of advice for female leaders, and the latest is ...

Fifty years ago, National Secretaries Day was created as a thank-you for the folks who keep the offices of America on track. It has expanded in name and scope, and tomorrow, as the nation celebrates ...

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.

In general, leaders who use humor in the workplace are more effective than non-humorous leaders. Research clearly shows that humorous leaders can create warm and comfortable work environments and ...

Can you imagine a world where you could always hear someone laughing at work? That is the question that led me to my research and career as a professor and leadership trainer. According to Gallup’s ...

Have you ever attended a meeting or a work function, and one person tries so hard to be funny? Humor is one of those things in life that is wonderful when it works and awkward when it doesn't. Just ...

The workplace can be a serious place, and humor can be a valuable tool to lighten the mood. But using humor appropriately to lighten the moment can be tricky, especially for women. New research at the ...