golden handshake

• Значительная выплата или финансовый стимул, предоставляемый сотруднику при досрочном выходе на пенсию или увольнении, часто в качестве вознаграждения за долгую службу или для поощрения добровольного ухода.

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.

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   • 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.