People management, diversity practices and workforce productivity: Basis for development of strategic IT optimization

This study aimed to assess the people management practices, diversity practices, and workforce productivity among IT companies in China that was made the basis in developing an independent optimization framework for IT companies.The study utilized the descriptive design as it provided an overview and described the existing state of people management practices, diversity practices and their impact on workforce productivity within IT companies.The survey questionnaire was the gathering instrument tool to gather information about these practices and data reveal potential relationships between variables.The respondents of the study were the 400 employees from IT companies.Based on the results, respondents demonstrate moderate agreement on the effective people management practices highlighting talent acquisition, talent development, and talent retention; they revealed agreement on the diversity practices encompassing demographic representation, inclusion, and equity which signifies a shared understanding of the value diversity and inclusion brings to the IT workplace.IT respondents have agreed that skilled and knowledgeable workforce, effective collaboration practices and strategic use of technology were substantial in achieving high productivity in the field of IT.There is a statistically significant relationship between talent acquisition and skills and knowledge.There is no statistically significant relationship between people management and diversity practices.Further, there is no statistically significant relationship between talent retention and the sub variables of workforce productivity.No significant relationship is also found between diversity practices and workforce productivity.An independent optimization framework has been developed for IT companies.