golden handcuffs

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Definition of golden handcuffs in English English dictionary

Any arrangement or agreement designed to provide extremely favorable benefits or pay, so as to discourage participant from wanting to leave, especially to retain a choice employee

The stock plan really served as golden handcuffs for the executives.

(plural noun) informal benefits provided by an employer to discourage an employee from taking employment elsewhere

generous and attractive financial benefits (such as bonuses, raises, etc.,) provided by an employer to an employee to discourage him/her from leaving the company to work elsewhere

A lucrative incentive to an executive intended to discourage resignation or ensure long-term cooperation after departure. things such as a large salary or a good pension that make important workers want to continue working for an organization, rather than leave to work for a competing organization

Hyphenation

gold·en hand·cuffs

Turkish pronunciation

gōldın händkʌfs

Pronunciation

/ˈgōldən ˈhandˌkəfs/ /ˈɡoʊldən ˈhændˌkʌfs/