Let’s face it, work can feel like a never-ending treadmill. You’re running constantly, but the finish line is always shifting. It’s no surprise the daily grind leaves people feeling weary and disconnected. But here’s the good news: being productive doesn’t mean you stop having fun. In fact, infusing a little levity into the mix may be just what your team needs to refuel and reconnect.
A good laugh has a way of melting stress, sparking creativity, and bringing people together. So why not sprinkle some laughter into your day? We’ve gathered 105 work jokes to do just that—perfect for everything from kicking off a meeting to sharing a quick laugh with a coworker. Whether you’re looking to lift spirits, break the ice, or just shake off the Monday blues, these jokes have got you covered. Let’s get those smiles (and maybe a few groans) rolling—dive in!
Short Joke of the Day for Work
- Why did the scarecrow get promoted? He was outstanding in his field.
- What’s a computer’s favorite snack? Microchips.
- Why don’t skeletons fight at work? They don’t have the guts.
- Why was the math book so stressed? Too many problems.
- Why don’t calendars go on vacation? They’re booked solid.
- What do you think you can call a factory that makes okay products? A satisfactory.
Funny Joke of the Day for Work
- Why did the employee bring a ladder to work? They heard the job had great upward mobility.
- What do you call a boss who’s always complaining? A micromanager.
- Why do accountants make good comedians? They excel at stand-up balance sheets.
- How do you calm down an angry printer? Hit the de-stress button.
- Why don’t coworkers trust atoms? Because they make up everything.
- What’s the most popular office dance? The file shuffle.
Silly Jokes for Work
- Why did the pencil get a raise? It had a good point.
- What’s an office worker’s least favorite exercise? Desk-pushups.
- How do you organize a space party at work? Your planet.
- Why was the broom late? It swept in at the last minute.
- What do you call a meeting with no agenda? A snooze-fest.
- Why don’t elevators tell jokes? They’d let you down.
Light Jokes for Any Work Day
- Why did the intern cross the road? To fetch the coffee.
- What’s a tech-savvy tree’s favorite subject? Logarithms.
- Why do coworkers love whiteboards? They’re re-markable!
- Why don’t pencils argue? They always see the point.
- How do you make a tissue dance? Put a little boogie in it!
- Why did the office plant feel lonely? It needed some rooting support.
Knock Knock Jokes for Workplace
1. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
A workaholic.
A workaholic who?
A workaholic who’s always working, even on a break!
2.Knock knock.
Who’s there?
A meeting.
A meeting who?
A meeting that could’ve been an email.
3. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Control freak.
Control freak who?
I’ll ask the questions!
4. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Interrupting intern.
Interrupting intern with—
COFFEE’S HERE!
5. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Dishes.
Dishes who?
Dishes the manager’s office—run!
6. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Boss.
Boss who?
Boss up and finish your report!
Joke for Work Colleague
- Why don’t colleagues play pranks on April Fool’s Day? The risk is terminal.
- What’s a colleague’s favorite exercise? PowerPoint presentations.
- Why was the stapler always gossiping? It couldn’t keep it together.
- Why don’t coworkers trust ladders? They’re always up to something.
- How do colleagues stay cool? They work in fan-tastic teams.
- Why was the team stressed about the new project? It was deadline intensive.
Jokes for Managers and Bosses
- Do you know why the manager brought a pencil to the meeting? To draw conclusions.
- Why don’t bosses ever get lost? They always take the lead.
- What do you call a boss who’s also a comedian? The pun-isher.
- Why did the boss sit on a clock? They wanted to be on time.
- What’s a manager’s favorite kind of music? Heavy metrics.
- Why did the boss join the circus? They heard it was great for balancing acts.
Short Story Jokes for Work
- The CEO’s Dilemma
The CEO asked, “Why aren’t we meeting our deadlines?” The employee replied, “Because we’re busy preparing for all the meetings about deadlines.” - The Office Printer
A printer at the office stopped working. The IT guy came and asked, “Did you try turning it off and on?” The printer replied, “Why don’t you try turning me off and on!” - The Employee’s Wish
A genie appeared in the office and granted one wish. The employee said, “I wish for less work!” The genie replied, “Granted! You’re now unemployed!” - The Intern’s Mistake
The intern was asked to create a report. They handed over an art project instead, saying, “I thought you said it had to be a work of art.” - The Manager’s Coffee
The manager’s coffee was always cold. When asked why, they replied, “I don’t have time to drink it before it turns into an iced latte!” - The Budget Meeting
During the budget meeting, the boss said, “We’re cutting costs everywhere.” The employee joked, “Including the donuts at these meetings?” The boss glared, “Don’t push it.”
- The CEO’s Dilemma
More Light Jokes for Work
- Why did the stapler bring a hat to work? It wanted to stay ahead of the paper jam!
- Why are calendars so good at their job? They’re always on time.
- What did one office chair say to the other? “You spin me right round!”
- Why did the coffee file a complaint? It got mugged in the breakroom.
- What’s an office worker’s favorite type of tea? Reality.
- Why did the whiteboard go on strike? It was tired of being erased from the conversation.
More Knock Knock Jokes for Workplace
1. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Opportunity.
Opportunity who?
Opportunity doesn’t knock twice—answer already!
2. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Who.
Who who?
Calm down, owl, it’s just a joke.
3. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Orange.
Orange who?
Orange, you glad it’s Friday?
4. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Office.
Office who?
Office, your joke wasn’t funny.
5. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Break.
Break who?
Break time is over—back to work!
5. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Boss.
Boss who?
Boss, I swear I wasn’t on TikTok!
More Jokes for Work Colleagues
- What do you call a colleague who never shares snacks? A food critic.
- Why did the coworker bring a ladder? They wanted to work their way up.
- How does your coworker always stay motivated? They think about Friday at 5 PM.
- Why did the coworker always carry a ruler? To measure up to expectations.
- What’s a colleague’s favorite exercise? Desk reps—lifting coffee cups!
- Why don’t coworkers trust the photocopier? It’s always up to some shady business.
More Jokes for Managers and Bosses
- What’s a manager’s favorite type of joke? Goal-oriented humor.
- How does a boss stay cool during a crisis? They keep their staff on ice.
- Why did the manager go to art school? To learn how to frame success.
- What do you call a boss who’s always positive? An optimist-ic.
- Why did the manager cross the road? To delegate the task to someone else.
- How do you know a manager is stressed? Their inbox has an inbox.
Even More Short Jokes for Work
- Why do programmers prefer dark mode? Because light attracts bugs!
- What’s a marketer’s favorite kind of chips? Microchips.
- Why did the clock apply for a job? It wanted to make time.
- What’s the janitor’s favorite type of joke? Clean humor.
- Why was the office quiet? Everyone was on mute!
- What do you call a group of focused employees? A meeting miracle.
Even More Funny Jokes for Work
- Why did the office desk become famous? It had all the right angles.
- How do you know someone loves their job? They whistle while they work—except on Mondays.
- Why don’t employees trust the boss’s jokes? They’re always cutting-edge.
- What’s the IT guy’s motto? “Have you tried turning it off and on again?”
- Why was the accountant great at jokes? They always had a good balance.
- What do you call an HR meeting without coffee? A human disaster.
Even More Silly Jokes for Work
- Why was the document cold? It was in the cloud.
- Why don’t photocopiers ever lie? They’re always making copies.
- Why was the office chair so relaxed? It rolled with the punches.
- Why did the spreadsheet go to therapy? It had too many issues to sort.
- Why did the stapler refuse to talk? It was feeling clipped.
- What’s an IT worker’s favorite drink? Java.
Even More Light Jokes for Work
- Why did the stapler bring a hat to work? It wanted to stay ahead of the paper jam!
- Why are calendars so good at their job? They’re always on time.
- What did one office chair say to the other? “You spin me right round!”
- Why did the coffee file a complaint? It got mugged in the breakroom.
- What’s an office worker’s favorite type of tea? Reality.
- Why did the whiteboard go on strike? It was tired of being erased from the conversation.
Even More Knock Knock Jokes for Workplace
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Coworker.
Coworker who?
Coworker faster! We have deadlines!
2. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Staple.
Staple who?
Staple your papers before the boss sees them!
3. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Coffee.
Coffee who?
Coffee break! Finally!
4. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Task.
Task who?
Task me one more time, and I’m logging off.
5. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Paper.
Paper who?
Paper planes for team-building activities!
6. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Deadline.
Deadline who?
The deadline is now—hurry up!
Even More Jokes for Work Colleagues
- What’s a colleague’s favorite game? Meeting bingo!
- Why do coworkers never leave their chairs? They’re already on a roll!
- What did one colleague say to another during lunch? “You’re my lunchmate in shining armor.”
- Why did the coworker bring a broom? To sweep away all the office drama.
- Why don’t coworkers talk about math? There are too many divisions.
- What’s a colleague’s favorite app? Break-time calculator.
Even More Jokes for Managers and Bosses
- Why do managers love elevators? They help take things to the next level.
- What’s a boss’s favorite motivational phrase? “Teamwork makes the dream work!”
- Why did the manager bring a ladder to work? They wanted to go up the corporate ladder faster.
- What do you call a boss who always talks about numbers? A stat-man.
- Why did the boss call a meeting at 8 AM? To see who was brave enough to show up.
- What’s a boss’s favorite office supply? The stapler—because it keeps things together.
Laughter has great superpowers. Just one good laugh may reduce tension, develop connections, and change the office from “just work” to a place where people like going. Using humor in meetings and team discussions can help handle long days, alleviate stress from deadlines, and foster a sense of unity.
It’s not just about the quick laugh—it’s about the long-lasting positive feelings and sense of connection it creates.
Try incorporating one of these jokes. Who knows? You might be the reason someone’s day feels a little lighter, their stress melts away, and the team feels re-energized to tackle the day because a workplace that laughs together thrives together.
