Oludayo OAAkanbi COObot BMPopoola SIAtayero AA2022-07-262022-07-26201810.1016/j.dib.2018.08.1032352-3409https://databank.ned.gov.ng/handle/123456789/318Data in BriefIn this data article, an analysis on the strategies for talent retention in Covenant University and the corresponding effects on employees’ attitude to work was presented. The study population included 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 questionnaires were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (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.enTalent RetentionEmployeeAttitude to workOrganizationsArticle