An ensemble learning model for predicting the intention to quit among employees using classification algorithms

• Published in: Decision analytics journal 2023-12, Vol.9, p.100335, Article 100335
• Main Authors: Biswas, Ashish Kumar, Seethalakshmi, R., Mariappan, Prabha, Bhattacharjee, Debraj
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Classification algorithms; Ensemble learning; Human resources analytics; Intention to quit; Job satisfaction; Social media
• ISSN: 2772-6622; 2772-6622
• DOI: 10.1016/j.dajour.2023.100335

Employees are often more likely to use social media for job searching, which sometimes causes withdrawal behaviour. This study proposes an ensemble learning model for predicting the intention to quit (IQ) based on selected features, such as job Involvement (JI), organizational commitment (OC), activities on professional networking sites (APNS), and updating profiles on job portals (PJP). The Receiver Operator Curve (ROC) examines the model’s accuracy. We show the best relationship to predict intention to quit is between activities on professional networking sites and updating one’s profiles on job portals on social media. Seven classification algorithms of Gradient Boosting, Random Forest, K-Nearest Neighbour, Logistic Regression, Neural Network, Support Vector Machine, and Naïve Bayes are used to build the classification model. In addition, four combinations of the above-mentioned methods are used to construct an ensemble learning classification model. The performance comparison indicates that the combination of Gradient Boosting, Logistic Regression, and K-Nearest Neighbour produced the best ensemble learning model for predicting the intention to quit. The study’s contribution incorporates the stimulus organism response theory to predict the intention to quit through information gain, emphasizing social media features. Based on these features, the classification tool is utilized to identify between those who intend to resign and those who do not. •Propose an ensemble learning model for predicting the intention to quit among employees.•Consider job participation, organizational commitment, networking site activities, and profile update on job portals.•Use the receiver operator curve to examine the model’s accuracy.•Use seven classification algorithms to build the classification model.•Use four combinations of classification algorithms to construct the ensemble learning model.