Facets of Fit, Flourishing and Organisational Commitment as Explanatory Mechanisms of Talent Retention in the Hospitality Industry

Abstract

The objective of the study was to explore the relationship between the concepts, “fit”, “flourishing” and “organisational commitment”, in order to inform talent retention within the hospitality industry. In addition, the study aimed to determine whether demographic variables and the facets of “fit” and “flourishing” can predict organisational commitment of employees. The study utilised a non-probability convenience sampling method (N = 389) to select employees from the hospitality industry across the Indian Ocean (Maldives, Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar). The sample was mostly local Mauritian males. Bivariate correctional analysis revealed positive relationships between the facets, “fit”, “flourishing” and “organisational commitment”, in the hospitality industry and further indicated that the demographic variables, and the facets of “fit” and “flourishing” can positively and significantly predict organisational commitment. The findings contribute new insights into the constructs of “fit”, “flourishing” and “organisational commitment” and extends research on antecedents of organisational commitment. These findings provide valuable talent retention recommendations for the hospitality industry. Organisations in the hospitality industry could apply these results and recommendations to effectively develop interventions for retaining their employees by taking into consideration the aspects of fit, flourishing and organisational commitment of their employees.