Chapter One — 1.1 Background to the Study

Over the past decade, the relationship between talent retention strategies and employee retention has become a subject of considerable debate among scholars and industry practitioners alike, particularly within the context of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja where operating conditions differ markedly from more developed markets.

Within the context of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, this relationship carries particular significance. Organizations in this setting operate under a distinct combination of economic, regulatory, and market conditions that may amplify or dampen the effect of talent retention strategies on employee retention, making a context-specific inquiry both timely and necessary.

1.2 Statement of the Problem

While talent retention strategies is widely discussed in policy and industry circles, empirical evidence on its actual effect on employee retention within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja remains sparse and, in places, contradictory. This lack of localized, rigorous evidence makes it difficult for decision-makers to know with confidence whether current approaches to talent retention strategies are helping or hindering employee retention — a gap this study sets out to close.

1.3 Objectives of the Study

1. To examine the effect of Talent Retention Strategies on employee retention in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
2. To assess the extent to which talent retention strategies influences employee retention within the study area.
3. To identify the challenges associated with talent retention strategies in relation to employee retention.
4. To recommend strategies for optimizing talent retention strategies in order to improve employee retention.

1.4 Research Questions

1. What is the effect of talent retention strategies on employee retention in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja?
2. To what extent does talent retention strategies influence employee retention within the study area?
3. What challenges are associated with talent retention strategies in relation to employee retention?
4. What strategies can be adopted to optimize talent retention strategies in order to improve employee retention?

1.5 Significance of the Study

This study is significant to a range of stakeholders. For policymakers and regulators, the findings offer evidence to guide the design of frameworks that support healthier outcomes around employee retention. For managers and practitioners within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, the study provides practical insight into how talent retention strategies can be better managed. Finally, it contributes to the academic literature on human resource management by extending existing knowledge into a specific empirical context, and offers a reference point for future researchers.

1.6 Scope of the Study

The study is limited to an examination of Talent Retention Strategies and its relationship with employee retention within the context of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. It reflects a clearly defined scope of analysis and relies on data and perspectives available within that scope; generalizing the findings beyond this specific context should therefore be done with appropriate caution.