This study provides insight specifically into the role of social capital in the work attitude and behavior of IT professionals. It is important to examine IT professionals apart from other professionals for several reasons. A strong IT staff with technical skills, business understanding and problem solving orientation is a valuable asset for an organization and can contribute significantly to developing long-term competitiveness. Despite the importance of this critical resource, attracting and retaining IT staff remains a key and difficult issue with which industry and researchers alike still grapple. The IT profession is faced with higher turnover rates than many other professions, and it is increasingly difficult for organizations to retain IT employees (Agarwal, Brown, Ferratt & Moore, 2006).