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Golden Handcuffs

Updated on: October 14, 2026 Sneha Gondhale 1 min read

Golden handcuffs are contractual clauses that give executives financial and non-financial benefits, which they forfeit if they leave the company. Organizations use golden handcuffs to discourage executives from jumping to competitors.

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