Several BPO professionals are getting discounts and reimbursements from their employers to pursue higher studies.

With attrition zooming at break-neck speed, BPOs have deployed this strategy to curb the outflow of talent.

�If you wish to study, we will reimburse your fees, but don�t leave us,� is what BPOs seem to be telling their employees.

A BPO job traditionally is considered a stop-gap career arrangement, where a youngster can make some quick buck before finding a �better opportunity� or going for higher studies - precisely why attrition in the industry has been one hell of a headache.

Attrition in the industry ranges from 20% to 40%, with the majority quitting for further studies, while the rest joining different verticals.

Not surprisingly, companies are pulling out all stops � such as funding studies of employees � in order to keep the flock together.