Routine communication and explanation.

Part of the output can be produced by software today.

Software drafts well and sends at volume, and vertical support agents now resolve a large share of inbound questions end to end. What does not transfer is the relationship, and the judgment about when a message should not be sent at all.

Addressed by vertical agents, builders, generalist agents

All 174 activities of this kind.

Ordered by how many occupations perform them, so the work that affects the most people reads first.

Work activities, most widely performed first
ActivityJobs
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment53
Advise students on academic or career matters52
Explain regulations, policies, or procedures51
Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies34
Advise others on business or operational matters32
Testify at legal or legislative proceedings31
Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs28
Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members25
Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information25
Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers25
Provide information to coworkers22
Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities22
Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans21
Recommend organizational process or policy changes21
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance21
Exchange information with colleagues20
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care20
Advise customers on the use of products or services20
Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters20
Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities19
Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues19
Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs18
Explain technical product or service information to customers17
Discuss student progress with parents or guardians17
Discuss problems or issues with supervisors16
Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards16
Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details16
Confer with customers or users to assess problems16
Present information to the public16
Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members15
Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists15
Provide technical guidance to other personnel15
Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement14
Communicate health and wellness information to the public14
Provide transportation information to passengers or customers14
Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems14
Communicate organizational policies and procedures13
Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments13
Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions13
Confer with clients to determine needs13
Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments12
Provide notifications to customers or patrons12
Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments12
Advise others about environmental management or conservation12
Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals11
Collaborate with others to determine technical details of productions11
Provide technical support for software maintenance or use11
Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues11
Provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families11
Discuss goods or services information with customers or patrons10
Report information to managers or other personnel10
Provide technical information or assistance to public10
Provide information to the general public10
Discuss account status or activity with customers or patrons10
Inform individuals or organizations of status or findings10
Recommend products or services to customers10
Advise others on financial matters10
Present work to clients for approval9
Inform the public about policies, services or procedures9
Communicate organizational information to customers or other stakeholders9
Communicate with clients about products, procedures, and policies9
Confer with clients to discuss treatment plans or progress9
Communicate results of environmental research9
Confer with other professionals to plan patient care9
Confer with personnel to coordinate business operations9
Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers9
Request emergency personnel9
Report maintenance or equipment problems to appropriate personnel9
Discuss design or technical features of products or services with technical personnel9
Communicate project information to others9
Provide customer service to clients or users9
Provide customers with general information or assistance9
Advise customers on technical or procedural issues9
Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware9
Advise others on ways to improve processes or products9
Advise others on matters of public policy9
Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues9
Communicate with other workers to coordinate activities8
Liaise between departments or other groups to improve function or communication8
Communicate with coworkers to coordinate installations or repairs8
Communicate situation details to appropriate personnel8
Confer with customers or designers to determine order specifications8
Discuss designs or plans with clients8
Present social services program information to the public8
Provide attraction or event information to patrons8
Provide basic information to guests, visitors, or clients8
Explain use of products or services7
Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information7
Confer with family members to discuss client treatment plans or progress7
Communicate with the public on environmental issues7
Assist engineers or scientists with research7
Relay information between personnel7
Confer with others to conduct or arrange operational activities7
Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs7
Discuss production content and progress with others7
Collaborate with others to develop or refine designs7
Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues7
Confer with clients to exchange information7
Explain project details to the general public7
Inform viewers, listeners, or audiences7
Recommend types of assistive devices7
Advise others on issues related to repairs, installation, or equipment design7
Recommend changes or corrective procedures7
Advise others on career or personal development7
Counsel family members of clients or patients7
Interpret financial information for others6
Explain financial information to customers6
Communicate green energy production information6
Communicate with other construction or extraction personnel to discuss project details6
Communicate with others to coordinate material handling or movement6
Collaborate with other agencies and institutions to coordinate educational matters6
Provide educational information to the public6
Provide patrons with directions to locales or attractions6
Provide medical or cosmetic advice for clients6
Provide technical support for computer network issues6
Advise others on human resources topics6
Advise others on healthcare matters6
Advise others on social or educational issues6
Advise others on health and safety issues6
Counsel clients or patients with substance abuse issues6
Translate information for others5
Meet with coworkers to communicate work orders or plans5
Discuss performance, complaints, or violations with supervisors5
Communicate dining or order details to kitchen personnel5
Collaborate with others to develop or implement marketing strategies5
Relay information about incidents or emergencies to personnel using phones or two-way radios5
Warn individuals about rule violations or safety concerns5
Present food or beverage information or menus to customers5
Present business-related information to audiences5
Advise others regarding green practices or environmental concerns5
Advise others about land management or conservation5
Advise others on the development or use of new technologies5
Advise others on analytical techniques5
Advise others on educational matters5
Advise others on management of emergencies or hazardous situations or materials5
Recommend improvements to increase safety or reduce risks5
Intervene in crisis situations to assist clients5
Counsel clients regarding interpersonal issues5
Counsel clients on mental health or personal achievement5
Recommend investments to clients5
Interpret cultural or religious information for others4
Educate clients on financial planning topics4
Explain technical medical information to patients4
Confer with coworkers to coordinate maintenance or cleaning activities4
Confer with managers to make operational decisions4
Communicate safety or hazard information to others4
Collaborate with others in marketing activities4
Notify others of equipment problems4
Consult with others regarding safety or health equipment or facilities4
Confer with court staff to clarify information4
Discuss service options or needs with clients4
Represent the interests of clients in legal proceedings4
Report news to the public4
Advise patients on healthcare system processes4
Advise others on green energy or related technologies4
Recommend personnel decisions or human resources activities4
Recommend packing or shipping methods4
Advise clients or community groups on health issues4
Advise athletes, coaches, or trainers on exercise regimens, nutrition, or equipment use4
Provide information about landscaping services or costs3
Inform others about laws or regulations3
Assist other educational professionals with projects or research3
Communicate patient status to other health practitioners3
Share sales-related or market information with colleagues3
Collaborate with others to determine production details3
Advise patients on preventive care techniques3
Advise others on farming or forestry operations, regulations, or equipment3
Advise others on logistics topics3
Discuss child development and behavior with parents or guardians3
Counsel clients regarding educational or vocational issues3
Provide legal advice to clients3
Recommend legal actions3
Present sustainable products or services information to the public2
Advise real estate clients2