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@article{187855,
        author = {Anna Reji and kashish Nebhnani and Tanya Sharma and Shreya Karale},
        title = {Retention Challenges in the Oil & Petroleum Sector: Examining Workforce Stability in High-Risk Producer Countries},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {7106-7123},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187855},
        abstract = {This research paper investigates employee retention strategies in the oil and petroleum sector using production and attrition data from 2015 to 2024. High-risk environments such as Iraq and Nigeria experience elevated attrition, while stable producers like Saudi Arabia and Kuwait benefit from stronger HR structures. Transferable strategies such as HSE excellence, hardship pay, rotational staffing, nationalization, and technical academies can benefit mining, construction, aviation, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing industries.his research analyses global oil production trends, oil price volatility, and employee attrition across major oil-producing nations between 2015 and 2024. The study examines how geopolitical instability, remote operations, and market fluctuations shape HR and retention strategies. Using mixed-methods analysis, the research identifies key retention practices used by leading companies in Iraq, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Kuwait. The findings reveal that oil-sector retention strategies—such as hardship allowances, rotational work models, strong HSE systems, technical academies, and local-content development—can significantly reduce turnover and strengthen engagement.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {December},
        }