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To understand the present landscape of office work, we must start with its historical roots. Office roles can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as Rome, Greece, and Egypt, where dedicated scribes managed administrative tasks. The term “office” began to take form in the 4th century BC with the creation of the tablinum, a space meant for the administrative work of the household. However, these early roles were reserved for the elite; the common worker toiled primarily in physical labor.