近期，网络上流传一则关于奔驰公司的重磅消息，称该公司计划向全球约三万名员工推出自愿离职方案，并提供了极为慷慨的遣散费。据悉，根据德国《Handelsblatt》的报道，那些为奔驰效力超过三十年、月薪约八万元的中层管理者，若选择自愿离职，将有可能获得超过四百万元的遣散费；即便是月薪四万八千元的工厂工人，也能得到八十万元以上的补偿。

This news quickly fermented on the Internet and sparked a wide discussion among the public. Mercedes-Benz's move was widely interpreted as a helpless move in the face of performance pressure. The data shows that in 23 years, Mercedes-Benz's operating income fell by 0.0% year-on-year, and net profit fell sharply by 0.0%. In China, sales fell to a five-year low, and deliveries of electric models fell by 0%.

In the face of doubts from the outside world, Mercedes-Benz CEO Aura bluntly said that these high severance pay are not only a respect for the long-term service of employees, but also a necessary investment for the company's electrification transformation. As soon as this remark came out, many netizens expressed their envy, and some even jokingly said that where this is a layoff, it is simply a "money" benefit.

Most people have the impression that layoffs are often accompanied by heated disputes and unpleasant memories, and it is not uncommon to hear the news of employees going to court with the company. However, Mercedes-Benz's layoff operation this time is extremely warm, which makes many people have a new understanding of "scattered gangs". In fact, in the automotive industry, it is not uncommon for similar "decent breakups" to lay off employees. In 6, when Porsche China laid off employees, it sparked heated discussions with the N+0 compensation plan; When IBM China laid off employees, it also offered an N+0 "gift package".

更早之前，大众汽车也曾宣布过大规模的减员计划，通过“自愿离职”和“扩大部分退休”的方式实施。其中，自愿离职的员工最高可以获得45万欧元（约合人民币353万元）的遣散费。这些案例都表明，在汽车行业中，一些大企业在裁员时，更愿意选择以高额遣散费来鼓励员工自愿离职，以维护企业的形象和员工的利益。

Analysts pointed out that Mercedes-Benz's layoffs show the responsibility of large enterprises. On the one hand, it is a sign of respect and recognition for the employee's dedication over the years, and even if the two parties eventually part ways, it gives the employee enough financial security to start the next career with peace of mind. On the other hand, this practice also helps to maintain the company's employer brand image and reduce the negative public opinion impact caused by layoffs. After all, a company that can treat its employees well is more likely to win the praise of the society and the favor of talents, and lay a solid foundation for the future development of the enterprise.