HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYTICS AND TALENT RETENTION OF OIL FIRMS IN RIVERS STATE

Abstract

The study determined the relationship between HR analytics/Reporting System and Talent Retention of Oil Firms in Port Harcourt. The objectives of the study were to determine how HR analytics/reporting system relate with talent retention The study adopted the explanatory cross-sectional survey research design. The population of the study consisted of Twenty-Three (23) registered and licensed Oil Firms operating in Port Harcourt metropolis only. The sample size of the study consisted of the entire population since the population is small. Thus, the study adopted the census method of sampling. A total of One Hundred and Eighteen (118) copies of the validated questionnaires were distributed to the targeted audience. The researcher was able to retrieve One Hundred and Three (103) copies and was used for the analysis. Mean and standard deviation were used for the univariate analysis; Spearman Rank Order Correlation Coefficient was used for the bivariate analysisThe findings revealed that a significant positive relationship exists between HR analytics/reporting system and talent retention of Oil Firms in Rivers State. The study concluded that investing in a robust employee information system is a strategic move for oil firms aiming to enhance their workforce’s ability to withstand and recover from unforeseen challenges. Therefore, it was recommended amongst others that management of Oil Firms should ensure that their onboarding process include comprehensive training on safety protocols, company culture and job specific skills to help new employee integrate smoothly and perform effectively.