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New research reveals when humor helps, and hurts, recruitment success

Humor is becoming an increasingly popular feature of job advertisements, with employers using it to stand out, capture attention and attract potential candidates.

Phys.org ScienceNovember 13, 20261 min read
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New research reveals when humor helps, and hurts, recruitment success

Humor is becoming an increasingly popular feature of job advertisements, with employers using it to stand out, capture attention and attract potential candidates.

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