What is meant by the term knowledge workers?

Answer 1

Knowledge workers are those who use their head to earn their living compared to those workers who use their sweat to earn living. e.g. An Architech is a knowledge worker while a construction worker is not a knowledge worker.

Answer 2

Knowledge workers are employees who has the main capital of diversified knowledge. These people are a great asset for the organization. In example, author of myself even though a HR Professional has knowledge on information technology, accounting to win the future game.