LOL at Work: Laughter equates trust

Laughter at work indicates trust, openness. A lack of laughter can signal a lack of trust. The lack of laughter is a symptom of a deeper problem—that people feel anxious rather than safe at work. As you sort out the more fundamental issue of trust, you'll find that the human need to chortle will reemerge. And while you're doing the hard work of rebuilding trust, you can accelerate the sense of kinship that fuels team performance by fostering opportunities for healthy laughter. Full Article.