Bringing humor to the office can have a lot of benefits, but if you’re not careful, it can also backfire — big time. Here are some tips on making sure your attempts at humor don’t cross the line and ...

Employers prefer to hire people with a sense of humor, studies show. Work & Family columnist Sue Shellenbarger and humor coach Andrew Tarvin join Lunch Break with some insights into the art of telling ...

Dear J.T. & DALE: I got fired for drawing an inappropriate cartoon at work. (Male private parts were involved.) Someone reported me to HR. When potential new employers call for a reference check, will ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kim Elsesser covers issues that impact women in the workplace. There's no shortage of advice for female leaders, and the latest is ...

Making your way in the gnarly world of office politics is tough. From avoiding land mines like fish-based lunches to mastering the art of the email signature, the day in the life of the average ...

Imagine a television series about mid-level workers stuck in dead-end jobs watching their dreams slowly die. Now imagine calling it a comedy but producing it without big stars, laugh tracks, tidy ...