PERSON-JOBFIT AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION IN THE FEDERAL POLYTHECNIC IDAH, KOGI STATE

This study was carried out to investigate person-job fit and employee retention in the Federal Polytechnic Idah, Kogi State. The study adopted a descriptive research design method. The research study population was 1300 employee of Federal Polytechnic Idah, Kogi State. A simple random sampling technique was used to sample 305 respondents for this study. Questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Out of 305 questionnaire distributed to the respondents 295 was retrieved and analysis was based on 296 retrieved questionnaires. Frequency tables was used for analysis and multiple regression was conducted with the aid of Strata version 13 software, Statistical analysis.. Findings revealed revealing a statistically significant and positive relationship between person-job fit and employee retention in tertiary institutions within Kogi State, Nigeria. The significant correlation suggests that when employees feel they are well-suited to their roles, they are more likely to experience job satisfaction, engagement, and loyalty, which can lead to reduced turnover rates and increased retention. The study therefore recommends Management of tertiary institutions need to prioritize team fit to enhance team dynamics and overall performance. This can be achieved by implementing effective team-member selection processes, providing training on teamwork and communication, and fostering an inclusive team culture.