International Journal of Academic Management Science Research (IJAMSR)   Year: 2022 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 8 | Page No.: 118-130 Skills Development and Employee Performance among Civil Servants in Cities; A Case Study of Hoima City Council Download PDF Birungi Stanislaus, Rutaro Abas Abstract: Employee skills development is one of the most important HRM functions in the current challenging work environment to enhance workers performance. This study examined Skills Development and Employee Performance using a case study of Hoima City Council. Descriptive correlation research design was used and adopted both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Using proportionate and random table sampling method, 432 respondents were selected based on confidence level of 95% and an error margin of 2.5%. Key Informants Interview Guide, Document Study checklist and Questionnaire are the data collection tools that were adopted in this research study. Descriptive statistics (percentages, mean, and standard deviation) were generated for objective 1, 2 and 3, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (r) statistical technique revealed that coaching and mentorship (r=.899; p?0.05), formal training (r= .126; p?0.05) and job rotation (r= .000; ?0.05) were the correlates of skills development. Therefore, the findings confirm a relationship between skills development and employees' performance among workers in Hoima City. Hoima City management is recommended to take on the scientific human resource management best practices including; coaching and mentorship, encouraging employees to attain more formal training in addition to adoption to evidence best practices, talent management and workforce planning among others in order to retain talented workers and improve service delivery in Hoima City.