Human resource (HR) challenges for the information technology (IT) industry in India

Abstract

This paper analyses the challenges human resource faces in Information technology industry of India. The focus of HR practitioners should not be only on to attract, motivate and retain key 'knowledge workers. But HR practitioners must also play a proactive role in IT industry. Profitability and sustainability of company in long run cannot be ensured without focusing on HR Management practices. This paper adds to the conceptual literature of on the challenges for the HR policies. An implication of this study is the HR policies of the IT companies are not appropriate to deal with the future challenges IT sector in India. This conceptual paper demonstrates that HR policies of the companies are inefficient in managing the key success HR factor for IT sector. This study offers insight into the practices with respect to the HR policies of the IT industry in India. Key words: Human resource, information technology, India.