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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 to model the effect of
talent retention strategy on employees
attitude to work. This
information is made publicly available to aid empirical researches
on the subject of talent management in organizations.