Our own research—and a growing body of work by other scholars—shows that it’s harder to be funny than most people think. This class—developed by Stanford lecturers and comedians from Comedy Central ...

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.

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 ...

This post was coauthored by CMC student Carly Kirsch. Workplaces are often stress-inducing. What can be done to lighten the work stress-load? Humor is one antidote. The Benefits of Humor There is good ...