golden handshake

• Eine erhebliche Abfindung oder ein finanzieller Anreiz, der einem Mitarbeiter bei vorzeitigem Ruhestand oder bei Entlassung gezahlt wird, oft als Belohnung für lange Betriebszugehörigkeit oder zur Förderung eines freiwilligen Ausscheidens.

A substantial payment or financial incentive given to an employee upon early retirement or termination, often as a reward for long service or to encourage voluntary departure.

1. Large severance paymentC1formal

   A substantial sum of money given to a senior employee upon leaving a company, often as a reward for long service or to secure their departure.

   Goldener Handschlag

   • The CEO received a golden handshake worth millions after the merger.
   • The company offered him a golden handshake to retire early.
   • Golden handshakes are often criticized as excessive executive compensation.