The Science
Where Rigorous Research Meets Real-World Results
At verða, we don't just follow wellness trends, we pioneer solutions grounded in decades of peer-reviewed chronobiological research. Our approach transforms complex circadian science into practical workplace applications that deliver measurable impact on productivity, retention, and employee wellbeing.
The Foundation: Understanding Circadian Rhythms
What is Chronobiology?
Chronobiology is the scientific study of biological rhythms, the internal clocks that govern virtually every aspect of human physiology and behaviour. These rhythms, particularly our 24-hour circadian cycle, influence everything from hormone production and body temperature to cognitive performance and decision-making ability.
The Workplace Disconnect
Modern work environments largely ignore these fundamental biological patterns, expecting consistent performance regardless of individual chronotypes. This misalignment costs organisations significantly: research shows that chronotype mismatches can reduce productivity by up to 25% and contribute to the €1.1-1.5 billion annual loss Irish companies face due to fatigue and poor task scheduling.
Key Research Areas Driving Our Solutions
Peak Performance Windows
Studies demonstrate that cognitive performance fluctuates predictably throughout the day, with individual variations based on chronotype. Our algorithms identify and leverage these personal peak performance windows to optimise task allocation and meeting scheduling.
Research Foundation: Over 200 peer-reviewed studies on circadian performance patterns inform our predictive models.
Social Jetlag & Workplace Impact
Social jetlag—the misalignment between biological and social time—affects 87% of the population and significantly impacts workplace performance. Our solutions address this widespread issue through personalised scheduling and chronotype-aware team coordination.
Key Finding: Reducing social jetlag by just one hour can improve productivity by 8-12% whilst reducing absenteeism by 15%.
Chronotype Diversity in Teams
Teams naturally include morning larks, night owls, and intermediate chronotypes. Our research-backed approach optimises team dynamics by understanding and accommodating these biological differences rather than forcing artificial uniformity.
Impact: Chronotype-aware scheduling can improve meeting effectiveness by 40% and reduce scheduling conflicts by 60%.