EFFECT OF JOB ROTATION TRAINING TECHNIQUE ON EMPLOYEE PODUCTIVITY AT EAST AFRICAN PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY, KENYA

With the unpredictable business environment and intense business competition, organizations are required to reach certain standards by improving their performance to align with such great demands and an abundance of resources such as infrastructures or physical facilities are made meaningless without the support of qualified human resources that directly disrupt the continuity of the business operations. The objective of the study was to assess the effect of job rotation training technique on employee productivity at East Africa Portland Cement PLC at Athi River Kenya. Herzberg two-factor theory anchored the study. The target population of study comprised employees at East Africa Portland Cement PLC at Athi River Kenya and targeted 457 employees who had taken part in a form of training and development. Purposive and random sampling were used in selection of the 137 respondents who formed the sample size. Primary data was collected using questionnaires. The data collected was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences software. Descriptive statistics results showed that the respondents agreed that job rotation training technique had an effect on employee productivity in EAPCC. The regression results showed a positive and significant effect of job rotation training technique (β = 0.256, Sig. = 0.026) on employee productivity. The study concludes that job rotation is a powerful training technique that offers numerous benefits for both employees and organizations since it enhances skills, knowledge, and adaptability while promoting employee engagement and retention. The study recommends adoption of adaptability-focused job rotation in EAPCC since is a strategic initiative that contributes significantly to an organization's agility, innovation, and overall success