Estimating the Determinants of Labour Turnover Intention among Employees in the Hospitality Industry in Abakaliki Metropolis, Ebonyi State, Nigeria, using Logistic Regression
High labour turnover has serious implications for the stability of organisations hence, this study investigated the determinants of turnover intention of employees of the hospitality industry in Abakaliki metropolis, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. The study's objectives were to determine the marginal effects of wage differentials, work-time flexibility, and training and development on labour turnover intention of employees in the area. Data were obtained from 306 employees in the industry and analysed using logistic regression (logit). The study found that employees who felt their wage was at par with other firms in the industry had 10% less chances of turning over, whereas those who felt otherwise were 4.5% more likely to quit; that employees who disagreed that their employers offered flexible work schedule were 8.95% more likely to turn over, whereas those that strongly agreed had lower probability (0.1%) of turning over; and that employees who agreed that their employers had provided training and development had up to 8% less chances of turning over compared to those who had received no such opportunities with 6% more chances of turning over. The study concludes that financial factors such as wage, and non-financial factors, such as flexible work schedules and training and development, are strong determinants of labour turnover in the hospitality industry in Ebonyi State. Managers of hospitality businesses in Ebonyi State should offer adequate wages commensurate with their competitors, and offer flexible work schedules to curb employee turnover.