Humor in the Workplace

Here’s the link to my article that recently was printed in a national business publication. The introduction is:Humor in the Workplace: How to Get Serious about LaughterBy Elaine AmbroseDid you hear the joke about the priest, the prostitute, and the politician who walked into the employee break room? Probably not. While there is a time and a place for jokes, it’s a bad idea to attempt to be funny at work with stories featuring religion, sexuality, or politics. However, a well-timed anecdote about the befuddled customer who forgot his address can be the perfect icebreaker to dispel tension in a serious staff meeting. While timing should be considered, experts agree that laughter in the workplace can be a real asset to profitability and productivity. Humor in the Workplace