TALENT MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY, KENYA

Justus Gekone Morwabe, Dr Millicent Mboya

Abstract


The general objective of this study is to examine the influence of talent management on employee performance in KeRRA, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to establish the influence of employee training on employee performance in KeRRA, Kenya and to establish the influence of employee retention on employee performance in KeRRA, Kenya. The study was anchored on Cognitive learning theory and Self-efficacy theory of motivation. The researcher used descriptive design. The target population of this study was the employees of the Kenya Rural Roads Authority KeRRA, Kenya. The population consisted of Twenty Seven Directors, Sixty Seven Regional Directors, Eighty Deputy directors and Twenty six support staffs totalling to 200. The population was divided into various strata on the basis of employee from there category. The sample size of 21% of the target population was picked for the study that translates to 42 respondents from Kenya Rural Roads Authority. The study used questionnaires to gather primary data. A pilot study was conducted to test validity and reliability of the data collection instrument. The pilot group was selected randomly from study target population and excluded in the final study. Quantitative data was coded and entered into statistical packages for social scientists (SPSS version 26) which was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study adopted correlation analysis at 5% level of significance to study strength, direction of the relationship between the independent and dependent variable. Multiple regression analysis was used to determine the influence of multiple independent variables on the dependent variable. The findings were presented in tables. The study concludes that employee training has a positive and significant effect on employee performance in KeRRA, Kenya. The study also concludes that employee retention has a positive and significant effect on employee performance in KeRRA, Kenya. This study therefore recommends implementing regular training sessions, workshops, and seminars to enhance employees' skills and knowledge base. This ensures that employees stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices relevant to their roles within KeRRA.
Key Words: Talent Management, Employee Training, Employee Retention and Employee Performance


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