In model 1, employee performance is regressed on the control variables and intended HRD. The model revealed a significant and positive relationship between intended HRD and employee performance, b = .25, p < .05. However, adding intended HRD to the model did not improve it. In model 2, a significant relationship was found between ILC and employee performance, b = .54, p < .001. Through adding ILC to the model the effect of intended HRD on employee performance disappeared, b = .16, ns. Adding ILC as a mediator has significantly improved the model. Therefore, ILC significantly mediates the relationship between intended HRD and employee performance.