4 September 2025
Congratulations to Professor Jon Billsberry on his most recent publication, coming from his very important research, which can inform better workplace conditions. Jon is an Honorary Researcher and Research Fellow at EBC and we are very proud to celebrate this achievement with him.
Volk, S., Billsberry, J., & Ambrosini, V. (2025). Rise and shine: A circadian perspective on learning and wellbeing in management education. Academy of Management Learning & Education. https://doi.org/10.5465/amle.2024.0210
Here is the abstract to Jon’s publication:
In this essay, we argue that lack of attention to circadian health is undermining learning and well-being in business schools. We draw on research in chronobiology to explain how the normalization of sleep deprivation and misaligned circadian rhythms negatively affect not only students’ health and well-being but also their learning capacity and work performance. In our call to action, we urge business schools to challenge the institutionalization of poor circadian health as an acceptable aspect of management education and management careers. To this end, we discuss how educating students about circadian principles of management and leadership can help them improve their own well-being and productivity and better lead others through knowledge of how biological rhythms interact with workplace practices. We also critically analyze how current approaches to teaching and learning in business schools can be better aligned with students’ circadian predispositions and natural rhythms of learning, working, and living. In doing so, we make a contribution by demonstrating how a circadian perspective can help business schools cultivate healthier and more productive cultures within their institutions and empower students to foster similar environments in their future industries and professions.