Six types of office workers

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 | Updated: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:59 am

Office workers fall into six distinct groups characterised, according to research by Office Angels.

The survey found that 31% of office workers are liberal mediators. They believe everyone has a right to have their say, and are typically found in middle-management positions.

It found 21% of workers are bandwagon opportunists: canny workers who spot trends in advance and are passionate about new ideas.

According to the survey, 19% of office workers are shop stewards, they know their rights and fight their corner, they are typically found in office roles that require tenacity and dedication.

Pinstriped Traditionalists make up 16% of workers. These employees don’t like change. They are motivated by personal reward, they work hard to gain the next promotion.

It found that office environmentalists make up 10% of the UK office. They combine professionalism with personal passion, a growing force in the work place. This type of worker has strong ethics and is highly trusted by colleagues.

Office Eccentrics, a small but vocal element of the workforce, make up just 3% of any office.