A chuckle isn't always what it seems in the workplace, where laughter has become a careful balancing act.

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sho Dewan is a career expert who covers work, top jobs, and business. Cut work stress with simple routines like time blocking, ...

Humor, and its resultant laughter, can help us relieve stress in even the most stressful times. Now, I’m not saying you have to have gallows humor like my twisted family, but using humor to reject, ...

Workplace Atmosphere: In today's fast-paced work environment, many professionals and leaders often adopt a serious demeanor, distancing themselves from their teams. The question arises: is humor ...

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 ...

Most of the time, stress is a part of work that may be annoying, but isn’t debilitating. As I have written about many times, stress is just the emotion you experience when you are focused on avoiding ...

Three psychologists walk into a bar to compose a witty toast to the power of humor. Or rather I picked up the phone and called each of them about the subject. (I’m just terrible at telling jokes.) But ...

We all face a certain amount of stress. And some of it is healthy. A useful amount of stress leads to increased focus, better productivity, and more efficiency. But for most of us, stress can easily ...