Project Components
The project conducted a comprehensive study of wage levels across Saudi Arabia’s business sectors and assessed how wages affect the retention of employees supported by the Human Resources Development Fund once support ends. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used across 13 regions, including surveys, interviews, focus groups and workshops. A mathematical model and wage index were developed to compare sectors and inform recommendations.
A. The Challenge
The fund needed reliable data on wage adequacy and employee retention after subsidy periods. Without this insight, policy decisions on wage support and workforce development were based on assumptions rather than evidence.
B. Our Solution
Our researchers gathered data from employers, employees and HR managers through structured questionnaires, deep interviews and focus groups. We built a quantitative model and wage index to analyse wages and retention trends across regions and sectors, and provided recommendations to improve wage policies and support programmes.
C. Key Achievements
The study delivered data‑driven insights into wage competitiveness and employee retention. HRDF now understands sectoral wage disparities and factors influencing continued employment, enabling targeted interventions and policy adjustments to support sustainable workforce participation.
Project Overview
Client:
Human Resources Development Fund
Value:
1,400,000 SAR
Start Date:
2010
End Date:
2011
Project Category:
Data and Insights, Social Development
Project Tag:
Government
Duration:
Twelve months
Project URL:
Status:
Completed
The Client Phone :
920020301
The Client Email :
Care@hrdf.org.sa
The Client Website :
hrdf.org.sa