Volume 3 Issue 2 | 2026 | View PDF
Paper Id: IJMSM-V3I2P133
doi: 10.64137/30485037/V3I2P133

A Study on Career Development and Retention of Non-It Professionals in TCS Magnum BLDG at Chennai

Ajayrathna .S, Dhanush .S

Citation:
Ajayrathna .S, Dhanush .S, "A Study on Career Development and Retention of Non-It Professionals in TCS Magnum BLDG at Chennai" International Journal of Multidisciplinary on Science and Management, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 258-264, 2026.

Abstract:
This study examines the career development and retention of non-IT professionals at TCS Magnum Building, Chennai. The primary objectives are to identify the key drivers of career development, analyze the gap between career expectations and actual growth paths, identify existing career development pathways (training, mentoring, promotions, and certifications), compare retention drivers with IT professionals, and examine the relationship between career development practices and retention intent. The study examines the factors like Training and development programs, Promotion opportunities, Job performance traffic jam toward work superlative mobility on prospects or ultimate stay at the company which is why employees stick with an organization. The data were collected using structured questionnaire from non IT professionals and analysed by relevant statistical tools. The results underscore the need for career growth initiatives to improve employee engagement, job satisfaction and retention over time. The study offers important value to human resource managers and organizational leaders who are designing career development strategies which serve issues of turnover reduction and workforce stability.

Keywords: Career Development, Retention, Human Resourse Management, Recruitment, Organizational Commitment.

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