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ABSTRACT:

There has been a rise of many emerging trends and issues in all sectors and organizations globally, and the human resource management field was not an exception. Therefore, this study sought to establish the influence of emerging trends in human resource management on employee performance within the Nandi County Government. The study was guided by the following objectives: to assess the influence of professional development and to determine the influence of information technology on employee performance. The findings of the study would enable the county government to understand how emerging trends influenced the performance of their employees and served as a reference point for prospective researchers. The study was anchored on the theory of performance and resource-based theory. It adopted both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. The study design was descriptive research design, and the target population was 222. The sampling adopted included stratified and simple random sampling techniques. The sample size of the study was 143, determined using the Yamane method. Structured questionnaires and interview guides were used to collect data, which were analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics, including mean, standard deviation, and linear regression. The analyzed data were presented in tables, charts, and graphs. The study found that professional development emerged as a significant influencer, with a coefficient of 0.402 and a standardized coefficient of 0.421, suggesting a positive influence on employee performance through investments in professional growth. This influence is supported by a high t-value of 4.612 and a p-value of .000. Information technology similarly demonstrates a notable influence, with a coefficient of 0.383 and a standardized coefficient of 0.392. The statistical significance is reinforced by a t-value of 3.286 and a p-value of .000. The study concluded that employees perceived training programs related to the management information system positively. Further, the study concluded that there is a strong commitment among employees to pursue higher academic qualifications, indicating a culture of continuous learning within the Nandi County Government. The study recommended that comprehensive continuous learning programs be developed and implemented to encourage and support employees in pursuing higher academic qualifications and professional certifications. It also recommended that customized managerial training programs should be created to align with the specific competencies needed in the Nandi County Government Enhancing the IT infrastructure and accessibility in the County Government.

KEYWORDS:

Emerging Trends, Professional Development, Information Technology & Employee

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