A question for Andreas Michel
How important is humor for professional success?
Andreas Michel is Head of HR Development and Recruiting at the University of Bern and explains how humor can be used profitably in the workplace and what needs to be considered when doing so.
Humor is a success factor in working life. Studies show: Employees who successfully use humor, radiate self-confidence and competence. A humorous working atmosphere also creates a bond, reduces distance and strengthens the sense of togetherness. Teams that laugh together are more efficient, more creative and more satisfied. Supervisors and executives also benefit: Anyone who uses humor with tact will appear approachable and authentic.
Magazine uniFOKUS
"Funny, isn't it?"
This article first appeared in uniFOKUS, the University of Bern print magazine. Four times a year, uniFOKUS focuses on one specialist area from different points of view. Current focus topic: humor.
In a complex and often demanding world of work, humor helps you to remain flexible, adopt new perspectives and overcome challenges together. Positive, inclusive humor connects and brings people together, while inappropriate, exaggerated jokes have the opposite effect. A good sense of humor therefore pays off – both professionally and personally.
About the person
Andreas Michel
is Head of HR Development and Recruiting and Director of Studies for the CAS Academic Leadership. His area covers a variety of topics, such as supervising the appointment process for professorships, Healthy UniBE, employer branding, and leadership development and training at the University of Bern.
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