General
golden hello
What does golden hello mean?
A substantial upfront payment or bonus offered to a desirable candidate as an incentive to join a company, effectively the counterpart to a golden parachute or golden handcuffs.
"They dangled a six-figure golden hello to poach her from the rival firm."
Origin
Business idiom in the 'golden' family of executive-compensation terms.
Frequently asked questions
What is a golden hello?
It is a large upfront payment or signing bonus offered to a desirable candidate as an incentive to join a company.
How does a golden hello differ from a golden parachute?
A golden hello rewards someone for joining, while a golden parachute pays out when an executive leaves, often after a takeover.
Who typically receives a golden hello?
Sought-after senior candidates or executives a company wants to poach from a rival.
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