Who is Office Worker?

Last updated: 2025-08-01

An office worker (also known as white-collar worker) includes managers, administrative staff, office clerks, secretaries, and generally anyone working with computers in an office setting. Depending on the role, office workers have different responsibilities and perform a wide range of tasks—either related to their specific job (in sales, marketing, HR, development, etc.) or to help keep the office running smoothly.

What tasks generally office workers do?

  • collecting and sharing information
  • entering data and filing records, reports, etc.
  • communicating via phone, email, video calls, in person, or through task and project management tools
  • handling various administrative duties

Office workers are typically found in office-based, administrative, or management roles. Unlike so-called "blue-collar workers," their jobs are usually not physically demanding.

Examples of Office Workers

There are many different office jobs. Here are common examples of office (white-collar) roles found in US small and medium-sized businesses:

  • Managers and company executives
  • Office manager, administrative assistant
  • Sales representative, marketing coordinator
  • Public relations specialist
  • Facilities manager
  • Accountant
  • HR manager, HR coordinator
  • Architect
  • Software developer

Key enablers of effective office work

An office worker involves successfully being able to work effectively with computer, keep and share important job agenda-relevant information. Other are organizing the work and work tasks and coordinating work and work tasks with others.

  • Communicate with other people across the company over all communication tools (phone, email, collaborations tools) 
  • Keep and share information, documents and data 
  • Time management - organize work - schedule appointments, meetings and tasks
  • Process transactions related to the job, products or services