The quality or state of being in good physical and mental health, especially as an actively sought goal and the result of deliberate effort.
Glossary
Glossary list
Wellness
Whistleblower
Whistleblower protection is contained in the Protected Disclosures Act 2000. The Act provides protection to employees against retaliation for reporting illegal acts of employers. An employer may not rightfully retaliate in any way, such as discharging, demoting, suspending or harassing the whistleblower. Employer retaliation of any kind may result in the whistleblower bringing a personal grievance against the employer.
Work-life Balance
Having a measure of control over when, where and how an individuals works, leading to their being able to enjoy an optimal quality of life. Work-life balance is achieved when an individual’s right to a fulfilled life inside and outside paid work is accepted and respected as the norm, to the mutual benefit of the individual, business and society.
Workplace Bullying
Persistent, offensive, abusive, intimidating or insulting behaviour or unfair actions directed at another individual, causing the recipient to feel threatened, abused, humiliated or vulnerable.