WHILE other companies are still digesting the new guidelines on re-employing older workers, Nestle is more than a step ahead.

Not only does the Swiss food giant give all its retiring workers a lump-sum payment, it also allows them to continue working after pocketing the money.

The amount handed out depends on the worker's length of service and last drawn pay. The worker does not make any contributions to the retirement fund.

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