Which of the following employee characteristics is most likely to enhance retention?

HRPA’s competency expectations for Workforce Planning and Talent Management emphasize retaining key talent by strengthening employees’ commitment to the organization—particularly affective commitment—which is consistently associated with lower turnover intention and higher retention. While self-esteem, socialization, and emotional intelligence can support adjustment and performance, organizational commitment is the direct attitudinal predictor of staying with the employer and is the outcome HR programs seek to build through onboarding, development, recognition, and career paths.

Relevant Framework Reference: HRPA Professional Competency Framework — Workforce Planning & Talent Management (design and evaluate initiatives to strengthen engagement and commitment to reduce turnover); HRPA Study Guide — Retention (organizational commitment as the strongest attitudinal predictor of retention).