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Stop trying to be funny at work!

A growing body of research suggests the benefits of being funny at work do not outweigh the risks, even if your jokes land!
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The researchers, from the Universities of Colorado, Arizona, and Melbourne, Australia, write in Phys.org advising that their research, as well as a “growing body of work by other scholars,” shows that ...
Being funny without being offensive is of paramount importance. This is particularly true for women, as a robust literature ...
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You deserve a break. We can tell that you’ve been putting tons of effort into your job, but it’s important to pace yourself.
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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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