HealthHow a Little Humor Can Improve Your Work LifeLaughter, jokes can make us happier and more productive on the jobCopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSaveA bit of self-effacing banter can help leaders respect of their staff, granted it isn't condescending.fizkes/ShutterstockBy Jessica Lindsey11/18/2019Updated: 11/18/2019PrintWhat’s so funny about work?For one student in the Greater Good Science Center’s online Foundations of Happiness at Work course, humor is found in everyday faux pas.