Abstract

Circadian Rhythm, Schedule Flexibility and Well-Being among Ivorian Workers in the Private Sector

Author(s): Kolotcholoma Issouf Soro*, Michel K. Gbagbo

The present work linked circadian rhythm, schedule flexibility and well-being at work among Ivorian workers in the private sector. To achieve this objective, data was collected from 98 employees of all genders and specialties using field surveys using questionnaires in three private companies. These participants were divided according to the circadian morning-evening cycle and time flexibility.

The analysis of the results made it possible to confirm the effect of the circadian cycle and time flexibility on well-being at work. It appears that the phase of the circadian rhythm of the morning chronotypes is in harmony with professional calendars. This category of employees would thus be less exposed to ill-being and consequently predisposed to obtain high performance in the company compared to evening workers and employees with rigid schedules. This work therefore suggests allowing time flexibility according to the circadian rhythm for the well-being of employees.