You may like to joke around with friends and family, but could laughing it up with your boss help give you an edge up in the office?
According to a new survey by Accountemps, 73% of Canadian CFOs interviewed said an employee's sense of humour is at least somewhat important for fitting into the company's corporate culture, with 12% stating humour is very important.
Only about a quarter of CFOs said having a funny bone isn’t important.
"A lighthearted, fun work environment helps boost staff morale, and cultivate positive relationships between colleagues," said Dianne Hunnam-Jones, Canadian president of Accountemps. "Incorporating humour into the workplace encourages a more collaborative culture, which can improve overall productivity and engagement.
"Light jokes may help diffuse a situation or mishap, keeping people at ease and focused on more important business concerns."
When you’re cracking jokes in the workplace, just remember, timing is everything. While a joke can de-stress a tense situation, a serious meeting is better kept that way,. It’s also important not to demean or offend coworkers or make inappropriate comments that could make someone uncomfortable, according to Accountemps.
