Title: 'Talent as wealth' – an empirical study on the innovative dimension of IT industry in South India

Authors: Ayyakannu Muthumari; B. Kayathiribai

Addresses: Sengamala Thayaar Educational Trust Women's College (Autonomous), Mannargudi – 614016, India ' PG and Research Department of Commerce, Sengamala Thayaar Educational Trust Women's College (Autonomous), Mannargudi – 614016, India

Abstract: Human resource management (HRM) procedures are designed to attract, motivate and retain employees, ensuring the sustainability of firms in the global competitive markets. The current research focuses on the overviewing prevailing dimensions of analysing employee performances by human resource management for evaluating employee talents in software firms. The main research question explores how current HRM assessment techniques affect employee commitment, retention, and overall organisational viability. The findings reveal that, in general, existing HRM practices are effective in evaluating the performance of employees but are economically outcome-oriented and lack significant impact on employee commitment and retention. The research suggests a new HRM framework that understands talent as an intrinsic capital, highlighting the necessity for firms to shift their HRM practices toward promoting long-term engagement and sustainable development. The findings of this research have significant implications for HR leaders and policymakers that aim to enhance organisational resilience and competitiveness in the ever-changing IT industry.

Keywords: employee commitment; performance; retention; human resource management; HRM; economic perspective; talent management; South India.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEWE.2025.148771

International Journal of Environment, Workplace and Employment, 2025 Vol.9 No.2, pp.140 - 156

Received: 31 Jan 2025
Accepted: 18 Jun 2025
Published online: 23 Sep 2025 *

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