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golden hello

British

noun

informal a payment made to a sought-after recruit on signing a contract of employment with a company

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There will be "golden hello" cash incentives for dentists to work in areas which are under-served, with 240 offered £20,000 later this year to work in parts of England with the fewest dentists.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2024

It was revealed last month that British Airways is offering the same amount to new joiners as a "golden hello".

From BBC • May 15, 2022

British Airways is offering new cabin crew a £1,000 "golden hello" as the airline battles to recruit workers.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2022

Wilson will not receive any buyout compensation for previous arrangements, known as a "golden hello".

From The Guardian • Nov. 20, 2012

Nor, says ITV, is the £620,000 a straightforward golden hello.

From The Guardian • Mar. 18, 2010

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