Strategic Talent Management in Chennai’s IT Sector: Practices, Challenges, and Opportunities

Abstract

Talent management is a critical aspect of human resource management, especially in the IT sector, where skilled professionals drive business success. This study explores talent management practices among IT companies in Chennai, a major hub for India's technology industry. The research focuses on key talent management strategies such as talent acquisition, employee retention, skill development, performance management, and succession planning. This paper investigates the strategic talent management (STM) practices within Chennai's thriving IT sector, identifying key challenges and exploring emerging opportunities for sustainable human resource development. Based on a mixed-method study involving surveys and interviews with HR professionals from mid to large-scale IT companies, the findings reveal trends in STM strategies, leadership gaps, technology adoption, and evolving employee expectations. Recommendations include actionable frameworks for HR analytics integration, career pathing, and employee value propositions.