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Could your humour boost your career?

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.



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