Wage

Payment to employees based on time worked or output

HR or Compensation

Wage Garnishment

Court-ordered deduction from wages to pay debt

Legal or Finance

Wage Inflation

General increase in wages across the market or economy

Economics or HR

Wage Structure

Organization's framework for salary levels

HR or Compensation

Warranty

Guarantee provided on product quality or repair

Legal or Sales

Warranty Claim

Request to repair/replace a product under warranty

Customer Service

Web Accessibility

Ensuring websites are usable by people with disabilities

Technology or Compliance

Web Analytics

Measurement of website performance and user behavior

Digital Marketing

Web Development

Creating and maintaining websites and web apps

Technology or Marketing

Web Hosting

Service that provides server space for websites

Technology

Web Presence

Visibility of a business or brand online

Marketing

Webinar

Online seminar used for training, promotion, or discussion

Marketing or Training

Website Optimization

Improving website performance for speed, SEO, and user experience

Digital Marketing

Website Traffic

Number of visitors to a website over time

Marketing or Analytics

Whistleblower

Person reporting illegal or unethical activity within an organization

Legal or Compliance

White Paper

In-depth authoritative report on a specific topic

Marketing or Thought Leadership

Wholesaler

Business that sells goods in bulk, typically to retailers

Sales or Supply Chain

Wholesaling

Selling products in large quantities to retailers, not end-users

Business Model

Wire Transfer

Electronic transfer of funds between banks or institutions

Finance or Banking

Withdrawal

Removal of funds from an account

Banking or Finance

Word of Mouth (WOM)

Free promotion via customer recommendations

Marketing

Wordmark

Text-only logo using a business’s name in a stylized font

Branding

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Decomposition of a project into manageable tasks

Project Management

Work Order

Document directing a task or maintenance service

Operations or Maintenance

Work-Life Balance

Equilibrium between professional and personal life

HR or Well-being

Workflow

Sequence of processes through which tasks are completed

Operations or Technology

Workforce

Total number of employees in an organization

HR

Workforce Diversity

Inclusion of various demographic and cultural backgrounds in the workplace

HR

Workforce Planning

Ensuring the right number of employees with the right skills are available

HR or Strategy

Working Capital Ratio

Current assets divided by current liabilities

Finance

Working Remotely

Performing job duties outside a traditional office setting

HR or Operations

Workplace Culture

Shared values, practices, and attitudes in a work environment

HR or Leadership

Workplace Safety

Practices to ensure physical and mental well-being at work

HR or Compliance

Write-Off

Declaring an asset or debt as uncollectible or obsolete

Accounting or Tax

Written Communication

Formal messaging in reports, emails, policies, etc.

HR or Business Operations