# How Humor Can Be A Vital HR Tool In & Out of the Workplace

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Podcast: [People Person](https://stenobird.com/podcast/people-person-7539363)
Published: 2026-04-07T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to People Person! In this episode, host and Morning Brew Inc.'s SVP Head of People Operations Kate Noel, speaks with Ashley Bendell and Peter Phelan, the co-founders of Funny People, a comedy for for (and by!) HR pros. They discuss showing up to work as your authentic self, using humor as a tool at work, and how to know where the line is. Plus, why an HR humor show is proving to not only be comedic, but cathartic as well. 00:00: Intro 01:53: Why HR needs a humor space 07:10: Using humor to enforce policy 11:30: Not crossing the line with comedy 14:13: Bringing your authentic self is a powerful tool 19:00: When humor takes a turn 24:05: How a sense of humor helps with your work This episode is sponsored by QuickBooks. To learn more, visit: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/workforce/ Join us at HR Brew’s first-ever Summit in NYC on April 21, 2026: The Talent 2030 Collective https://www.hr-brew.com/events/the-talent-2030-collective?utm_campaign=hrb_me_042126&utm_content=show_notes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=peopleperson For all upcoming HR Brew events: https://www.hr-brew.com/events Read more about Funny People on HR Brew: https://www.hr-brew.com/stories/2025/12/19/meet-the-funny-people-behind-nyc-s-hr-themed-comedy-show Follow Funny People: https://funnyhrpeople.com/ Subscribe to the HR Brew newsletter: https://www.hr-brew.com/subscribe Watch People Person on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hr-brew Follow HR Brew: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hr_brew/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/hrbrew/ Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to peopleperson@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices People Person is a candid and conversational show where People Professionals can feel seen an…

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