golden handshake

• Paiement ou indemnité important accordé à un employé lors d'un départ anticipé à la retraite ou d'un licenciement, souvent en guise de compensation pour une longue carrière ou pour encourager un départ volontaire.

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.

   Indemnité de départ

   • 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.