EMPLOYEE RETENTION & PENSION SCHEMES (CONVENTIONAL / SHARIAH)
“Designing Sustainable Retention Strategies and Retirement Programs Aligned with Organizational and Ethical Objectives”
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 04 – 05 Mar 2026 | Manama, Bahrain | USD 1995 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Employee retention has become a critical focus for organizations seeking to reduce turnover, retain institutional knowledge, and build high-performing cultures. At the same time, retirement and pension planning—whether conventional or Shariah-compliant—plays a major role in long-term employee engagement and financial wellbeing.
This 2-day course provides practical tools and insights to design, evaluate, and implement employee retention programs supported by well-structured pension and benefit schemes. It also explores the principles and governance of Shariah-compliant pension models and how they can be integrated into modern HR strategies.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify key drivers of employee retention and turnover
• Design retention programs that align with workforce needs and business goals
• Compare conventional and Shariah-compliant pension models
• Develop fair, ethical, and sustainable retirement benefit schemes
• Link employee benefits to overall talent and engagement strategies
Key Benefits of Attending
• Gain a structured approach to improving employee retention across levels
• Learn to differentiate and implement ethical pension options
• Align HR practices with long-term workforce sustainability goals
• Understand regulatory and governance considerations for pensions
• Improve employer branding through enhanced employee value propositions
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• HR professionals and benefits specialists
• Compensation and rewards managers
• Employee relations and engagement leads
• HR business partners and policy advisors
• Senior managers involved in HR and workforce planning
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Employee engagement and turnover diagnostics
• Pension scheme structuring and communication
• Shariah-compliance understanding in HR benefits
• Workforce segmentation for retention planning
• Policy alignment with ethical and regulatory frameworks
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Enhanced retention strategies tailored to organizational goals
• Increased employee loyalty and reduced turnover costs
• Improved pension scheme governance and transparency
• Greater alignment of HR policies with ethical and cultural values
• Competitive positioning through modernized total rewards programs
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Retention models, benefits benchmarking, and pension trends
• Case Studies – Comparative pension practices in GCC, Asia, and global markets
• Workshops – Designing retention initiatives and pension scheme outlines
• Peer Exchange – Discussion of cultural and generational benefit expectations
• Tools – Retention survey templates, pension evaluation checklists, ROI models
Course Outline
Training Hours: 07:30 AM – 03:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee Breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Break: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Employee Retention Strategy
- Module 1: Retention Fundamentals and Workforce Trends (07:30 – 09:30)
• Key drivers of employee turnover and retention
• Understanding generational expectations
• Diagnosing causes using HR data - Module 2: Designing Retention Programs (09:45 – 11:15)
• Recognition, development, and engagement plans
• Building loyalty through career paths and benefits - Module 3: Workshop – Building a Retention Action Plan (11:30 – 01:00)
• Develop a tailored retention strategy for your organization
Day 2: Pension Schemes & Ethical Considerations
- Module 4: Pension Scheme Options and Design (07:30 – 09:30)
• Defined benefit vs. defined contribution
• Tax, compliance, and sustainability factors - Module 5: Shariah-Compliant Pension Schemes (09:45 – 11:15)
• Principles of Islamic finance in retirement planning
• Case studies from GCC and other Islamic jurisdictions - Module 6: Workshop – Comparing Pension Models (11:30 – 01:00)
• Design elements for both conventional and Shariah models
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Employee Retention & Pension Schemes, certifying their ability to design and evaluate comprehensive retention and retirement strategies aligned with both conventional and Shariah principles.