New chronotypes according to Breus America, the land of unlimited possibilities. It is therefore not surprising that not only owls, larks and normal types exist there, but now also lions, wolves, dolphins and bears. Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist who invented these chronotypes. I have been asked…
Continue ReadingAuthor: Michael Wieden
Shift work – chronotype-oriented personnel scheduling
Innovation in shift work – It all started with my presentation on“Chronobiology in workforce scheduling” and a joint workshop with managers. Together with the Wartenberg Clinic, we developed the “Chronotype-oriented staff scheduling” project at the beginning of 2019. We are breaking new ground worldwide on this scale. The Charité blood…
Continue Reading
Project “Get up without an alarm clock” – Fa. Späh
Initial situation Project “Get up without an alarm clock”:12 participantsComing to work 16 weeks after a good night’s sleep3 weeks reference period before without change served as baselinePeriod: January 2019 – June 2019 Goals On the part of the employees: On the part of the company The project 12 employees…
Continue ReadingChronotype: Determination by RNA test
Can I determine my chronotype with a blood test? Update: Since April 2021, the new BodyClock RNA test based on hair roots or hair follicles has been available for chronotype determination. The analysis itself is the same as for the blood test. Only hair root samples are used here instead…
Continue ReadingWhat is “Liquid Work”?
“Liquid work refers to work or activities whose form of work is always geared towards achieving an optimal “win-win” situation for all those involved in a work process (e.g. employer/client, employee/contractor). This “win-win” situation includes in particular the factors “work-live balance” and health. “Liquid” here primarily refers to the fact…
Continue Reading
