This document discusses the benefits of humor in the workplace. It notes that humor can have physical benefits like lowering stress hormones and boosting the immune system. Psychologically, humor releases anger and improves creative thinking. For organizations, humor establishes team spirit, increases productivity, and alleviates boredom. The document presents models for how humor works in relationships and groups. Specifically, the Wheel Model of Humor shows how positive humor events lead to positive affect, emotional displays, and contagion that strengthen workplace bonds. Factors like culture, management, and individual traits influence these humor dynamics. The document encourages using self-deprecating humor and humor to lighten tense situations.