In HRPA’s Organizational Effectiveness and Workforce Planning and Talent Management domains, HR must diagnose and influence the drivers of performance, engagement, and retention. The framework emphasizes that employees’ emotions shape attitudes (e.g., commitment, satisfaction, trust) and, in turn, behaviours (e.g., performance, collaboration, citizenship, absenteeism, turnover intentions). Recognizing and addressing emotions, therefore, is essential because it directly affects workplace behaviour and organizational results.
While relating to employees (A) and supporting well-being (B) are important, and feeling understood may encourage cooperation (D), the primary performance-linked reason is that emotions drive the attitudes and behaviours that determine organizational outcomes.
Relevant HRPA references: Professional Competency Framework — Organizational Effectiveness (apply behavioural science to influence engagement and performance); Study Guide — Organizational Behaviour (link between affect, attitudes, and work behaviours).