Human Resource Practices, Employee Commitment and Performance in Kenya

Abstract

The purpose of this paper was to investigate the mediating role of employee commitment on the relationship between human resource practices and employee performance in Turkana County. This study adopted explanatory survey design.  The study used a sample of 362 employees. This study used stratified random sampling to select respondents across the various departments in the County government. Findings indicated that employee: recruitment, remuneration, work-life balance and employee training positively and significantly influence employee performance. In addition, the regression results showed that employee commitment positively and significantly mediated the relationship between employee recruitment and employee performance, employee training and employee performance, employee remuneration and employee performance, work life balance and employee performance among employee in Turkana County government. The study recommends that the Turkana County government should make financial investments in staff training and development programs in order to improve performance. Moreover, it is essential to put in place a solid performance management system in order to define and communicate clearly, what is expected of employees in terms of performance, as well as to provide consistent feedback and conduct performance reviews. Additionally, Turkana County government may develop remuneration systems that are both fair and competitive, as well as programs that provide appropriate rewards and recognition