BuzzFeed’s viral list of 38 workplace blunders has renewed conversation about humor’s potential to connect or alienate colleagues. Studies show that well-received jokes can increase likability and ...

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 ...

Authoritative, intelligent, responsible, serious—if you were asked to describe the general figure of a scientist, you would probably use adjectives like these. However, "funny" would likely not be the ...