THE IMPACT OF STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC SERVANTS IN COUNTY GOVERNMENTS A CASE STUDY OF MACHAKOS COUNTY

Abstract

The main objective of this investigation was to examine the impact of strategic human resource management practices on performance of public servants in county governments, a case study of Machakos County. Specific objectives include; To examine the impact of strategic career development opportunities on performance of public servants in county governments, to determine the impact of strategic employee training on performance of public servants in county governments and to examine the impact of strategic employee compensation on performance of public servants in county governments. The study used descriptive research design. The target population for this study was all human resource personnel in Machakos county government. The research employed census technique to select the sample for the study. A questionnaire was used in this study to get information from the participants. To make data analysis easier, the SPSS Version 26.0 tool was be employed. Descriptive statistics including averages, standard deviations, frequencies, and percentages were used in the data analysis. The data was shown via tables and conversations. The study comes to the conclusion that a career skill development, Employee Training and Employee Compensation are a significant factor influencing how well county government employees perform as public employees. A recommendation is made for the need of the u county governments to establish and formulate fair programs for developing skills and to encourage staff participation in conferences, seminars, and workshops. Researcher suggests that Machakos County make an efficient financial strategy and budget to be able to provide sufficient pay packages. The study suggested that the training term be extended in order to maximize the effects of instruction on public servant performance. The report suggests conducting more research on Organizational structure's impact on public employees' performance in Machakos County.