In this data article, an analysis on the strategies for talent retention in Covenant University and the corresponding effects on employ- ees ’ attitude to work was presented. The study population inclu- ded the academic staff of Covenant University, which has a population of 530 employees, but a sample size was determined using Yamen's formula. The data obtained through survey ques- tionnaires were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sci- ences (SPSS). Linear regression was used t...