The State Department of Public Service and Human Capital Development has advocated for stronger policies and legislation to protect merit-based decisions and institutions from external influences.
Speaking during the 12th Human Resource Conference in Mombasa County, stakeholders challenged HR professionals to remain agile and responsive to rapidly evolving trends in artificial intelligence and digital governance.
“Guided by the Human Resource Management Professionals Act, the Council has strengthened compliance by ensuring that practitioners are properly registered, licenced, and adhere to the highest ethical standards.
It has set clear policies and frameworks, including the Continuing Professional Development policy, which compels HR professionals to continuously enhance their skills and remain relevant in a dynamic workplace,” said Philip Odero, Chairman Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM).
The government maintained that the future of human resource management will depend on HR practitioners’ ability to adapt to technological shifts, drive digital transformation, and develop modern workforce strategies.
The three-day congress, which was held under the theme ‘The Future is Accountability: Driving Human Capital Excellence for Sustainable Impact,’ was closed on Friday by the Public Service Cabinet Secretary, Geofrey Ruku, who was the chief guest, who emphasised the need for accountability among public service officers in driving effective and impactful service delivery.
