18044: Interpersonal Interactions at Work: A Biological Perspective

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

13:45 - 15:15 CEST (GMT+2)

Location: Bella Center: Hall B- B2-m5

Session Type: Symposium (panel)
Orientation: Practice,Research
Shareable link: https://cdmcd.co/WyxMLD

Panelist(s)

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Mark Van Vugt

Vrije U. Amsterdam
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Adam M. Kleinbaum

Dartmouth College, Tuck School of Business, United States
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Stefan Volk

The University of Sydney, Australia
DW

Danni Wang

Rutgers Business School, United States
FO

Frédéric Ooms

HEC Liège - Management School of the U. of Liège, Belgium

Discussant(s)

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Yair Berson

McMaster U., Canada

Organizer(s)

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Alon Burns

Bar Ilan U., Department of Psychology, Israel, Israel

This symposium will explore the biological foundations of interpersonal interactions in workplace settings, focusing on how neurobiological and physiological processes influence trust, communication, and collaboration. Panelists will share insights from cutting-edge research on topics such as neural synchrony, evolutionary perspectives on leadership, circadian rhythms, and physiological alignment, offering novel perspectives on team dynamics, decision-making, and productivity. The session will aim to bridge biological mechanisms with organizational behavior frameworks, fostering interdisciplinary discussions that illuminate the role of biology in shaping individual and collective outcomes in organizations. Through this dialogue, the symposium will highlight theoretical advancements, practical applications, and future research directions for integrating biology into organizational science.