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Impact of Digital Learning and Upskilling Practices on Employee Performance and Career Development: An Empirical Study of TCS Employees in Hyderabad City

Ms. Yelluri Ruchikaa^1*, Dr. V. Shanthi²

Abstract

This research investigated the effects of digital education and skill enhancement techniques on employee performance and career advancement among TCS employees in Hyderabad City. The research was conducted amid swift technical advancements in the IT industry, where personnel must continually enhance their expertise, adjust to new technologies, and ready themselves for evolving job demands. The research sought to analyse employees’ views on digital learning methodologies, analyse the impact of upskilling initiatives on staff competencies, and ascertain their effect on employee performance and career advancement. A descriptive and analytical study framework was utilised, gathering primary data from 341 TCS employees in Hyderabad City through a structured questionnaire employing a five-point Likert scale. The data underwent examination by percentage analysis, Cronbach’s Alpha, KMO and Bartlett’s Test, Exploratory Factor Analysis, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analysis. The survey exhibited strong internal consistency, achieving a Cronbach’s Alpha of 0.89. The KMO statistic of 0.891 and Bartlett’s Test (χ² = 2987.436, p < 0.001) validated the appropriateness of the data for factor analysis. The derived four-factor model accounted for roughly 74.12% of the overall variation. The results indicated substantial favourable correlations between digital learning methodologies and employee performance (r = 0.721) as well as career advancement (r = 0.703). Upskilling initiatives demonstrated a notable positive correlation with employee performance (r = 0.756) and career advancement (r = 0.742), whilst employee performance and career advancement exhibited the most robust connection (r = 0.781), with all correlations being significant at the 1% threshold. The multiple regression analysis revealed that digital learning and upskilling initiatives collectively accounted for 61.8% of the variance in employee performance (R² = 0.618; Adjusted R² = 0.616; F = 273.614, p < 0.001). Upskilling methodologies (β = 0.458) shown a more significant comparative impact than digital learning methodologies (β = 0.391). The research indicates that TCS ought to enhance individualised, adaptable, and technology-driven educational routes, placing increased focus on nascent technologies like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data analytics, and automation, while enabling employees to implement newly learned skills in real-world scenarios. The research determines that ongoing digital education and skill enhancement are crucial for bolstering employee competencies, augmenting job performance, facilitating career advancement, and increasing future employability.

Keywords:

Digital Learning, Upskilling Practices, Employee Performance, Career Development, TCS Employees, Information Technology