A Theoretical Research Paper On Employee Attrition In Indian IT Industry: Causes And Measures

Abstract

India is a fastest growing in IT industry. Employee Attrition has become a well-known challenge since last 2 decades in Indian IT Companies. This trend has clutched India as well; the top IT companies are witnessing bunch employee migration over last few years. This situation is affecting the efficiency, output, and competitiveness of IT companies in India. Factors behind this high attrition rate include a lack of growth opportunities, low salaries, poor work-life balance, and a sky-scraping demand for skilled human capital. The main objective of this research paper is to outline the growth of IT industry in India, study the concept of attrition and types of attrition and also to identify the causes and rate of employee attrition in Indian IT industry. We have reviewed the relevant literature on attrition and retention in the IT sector. Our findings suggest that IT companies need to re-evaluate their job design and working culture to ensure that they can retain their employees in the long run