IMPORTANCE OF STRATEGIC TALENT MANAGEMENT IN MID-SIZE IT COMPANIES IN CHENNAI

Strategic Talent Management (STM) plays a crucial role in ensuring organizational growth,competitive advantage, and long-term sustainability especially in dynamic sectors like Information Technology.This study explores the importance of STM in mid-size IT companies in Chennai, a prominent tech hub in India.The paper reviews key literature, identifies challenges in talent acquisition, development, and retention, andproposes a conceptual framework to align talent strategy with business objectives. The findings highlight thatmid-size IT firms must adopt data-driven, inclusive, and adaptive talent strategies to attract, retain, and developcritical talent in a highly competitive environment.