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Neuroscientists, biologists and philologists are investigating whether laughing virtually retains the ability to release endorphins, reduce stress and foster social bonds, its effects in person

At home or in the office, workplace fun isn't a one-size-fits-all affair – leaders need to acknowledge that and offer a safe environment, according to a University of Auckland study. Working from home one or more days per week has become a norm ...

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A new Slack feature developed by wearable health tech company Oura foreshadows an unnerving future of dystopian work culture.

Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast / GettyThe fight for better work-life balance often feels like an arms race: As workers achieve some sort of concessions for flexibility and choice (like remote work), they are also expected to entrench their lives further in the myriad of work-related apps and technologies that keep them tethered to their tasks and to their supervisors.And it seems like tech companies have no shortage of imaginative ideas to make this more horrifying and dystopian. Take Sla