golden handshake

• Pago o incentivo financiero considerable que se otorga a un empleado al jubilarse anticipadamente o ser despedido, a menudo como recompensa por largos años de servicio o para fomentar la salida voluntaria.

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.

   Indemnización por despido

   • 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.