HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SKILLS OF SCHOOL HEADS: BASIS FOR EMPLOYEE WELFARE PROGRAM IN THE SCHOOL CONTEXT

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the level of the human resource management skills of the school heads, which would serve as the basis for designing an employee welfare program in the school context. The study employed a non-experimental descriptive survey research design to investigate the research problem. The respondents in this study were 145 teachers from the elementary schools in Santa Cruz South District. The findings of this research were beneficial to both teaching and non-teaching personnel, increasing awareness of the organization's initiatives regarding the employee welfare program that would be implemented in schools to address both personal and organizational needs. It was recommended that the Department of Education (DepEd) strengthen the implementation of the Employee Welfare Program in every school to ensure that the personal and professional needs of both teaching and non-teaching staff were met. This proactive approach not only enhanced the overall well-being of employees but also contributed to a more positive and collaborative school culture. In conclusion, the study underscored the importance of targeted employee welfare programs and provided a solid foundation for future initiatives aimed at improving human resource management in schools. KEYWORDS: Human Resource Management Skills in School Heads, non-experimental descriptive survey research design