Knowledge Worker

Engineers, lawyers, academics, scientists, and researchers are examples of knowledge workers. Knowledge base software is used by companies to store and organize their relevant information in a central repository accessible by team members. These platforms are used by knowledge workers to share their subject matter expertise with others and flesh out ideas on a range of business topics. Knowledge bases are also an excellent resource for onboarding new employees.

Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Legal and Creatives are some of the fields of work and potential career paths which are suited for knowledge workers. An insatiable curiosity, good communication skills, practical problem-solving abilities, sense of self-awareness and desire to work independently are some of the characteristics of successful knowledge workers.

Organizations that employ knowledge workers should reduce silos and encourage open knowledge sharing, emphasize iterative work processes and structures and encourage growth and development opportunities when managing their team members for the highest likelihood of success. Managers should regularly discuss with their knowledge workers about the opportunities for skill development and professional advancement since growth opportunities help them generate innovative concepts, stay current with industry trends and evolve their skill sets to provide their teams and organization as much value as possible.