Influence of Engagement Strategies on Employee Retention in Nigeria

This study seeks to assess the influence of engagement strategies on employee retention in Nigeria. Three (3) (meritocracy, employer branding, and succession planning) were assessed retention. The descriptive survey design primary data (questionnaires) employed. questionnaire was administered 300 employees oil gas firms obtained analyzed using both (mean) inferential (Spearman Rank Correlation) statistical tools. Findings showed that meritocracy strategy is most ranked factor influencing retention; this implies organization are rewarded basis their contributions value firm, which turn influences decision stay with organization. More so, while significant affecting retention, it found (like branding significantly On findings, recommended organizations can adopt meritocracy, planning as strategies. For sake lucidity, management must communicate constantly reward firm.