Promotion Prediction Through AI: Evaluating Machine Learning and Deep Learning Models
摘要
Employee promotion is a critical practice of human resource management, reflecting both recognition and strategic workforce development. This study evaluates the performance of five machine learning (ML) models, Logistic Regression, Random Forest, Decision Tree, XGBoost, and Support Vector Machines (SVM), and a deep learning (DL) model, Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), in predicting promotions. Using a dataset of 54,808 records, the models were trained and tested on balanced data with SMOTE applied to address class imbalance. Among the models, XGBoost outperformed others, achieving the highest accuracy (93.76%) and precision (86.34%). Random Forest and ANN also showed competitive results, highlighting their potential in HR analytics. The ultimate goal is to accurately predict employee promotions, enabling organizations to optimize their workforce strategies, enhance employee satisfaction, and foster career development among deserving individuals.