World Education Connect Multidisciplinary e-Publication, Vol. VI, Issue VII (July 2026), pp.409-424
DANICA P. TUMANG
Master in Business Administration
Tarlac State University
Tarlac City
This study described the human resource management (HRM) practices and faculty engagement in private higher education institutions, focusing on the extent of HRM implementation and its relationship with faculty engagement. Specifically, it assessed HRM practices in terms of human resource planning, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, career management, and motivation, as well as faculty engagement dimensions including Say, Stay, and Strive. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed, utilizing a adapted survey questionnaire administered to 138 faculty respondents from nine (9) private higher education institutions. Data were analyzed using weighted mean, composite mean, and Pearson correlation coefficient.
Findings revealed that HRM practices are generally implemented at a high level, with an overall mean interpreted as “Agree.” Among the indicators, performance management obtained the highest rating, while human resource planning recorded the lowest mean, although still within the positive range. In terms of faculty engagement, results showed a high level of engagement across all dimensions, with Strive emerging as the highest, followed by Stay and Say. Furthermore, correlation analysis revealed that all HRM dimensions are significantly and positively related to faculty engagement dimensions, with correlation coefficients (r) ranging from 0.79 to 0.91, indicating strong to very strong positive relationships, and all relationships found to be statistically significant at p < 0.001. Performance management, motivation, recruitment and selection, and training and development demonstrated the strongest associations with faculty engagement, indicating that improved HRM practices are linked with higher levels of faculty commitment, retention intention, and advocacy.
The study concludes that effective human resource management practices play a crucial role in enhancing faculty engagement in private higher education institutions. It is recommended that institutions further strengthen HRM systems, particularly in strategic planning, career development, and motivation strategies, to sustain and improve faculty engagement. Future researchers may explore additional variables such as organizational culture, leadership style, and work-life balance to provide a more comprehensive understanding of faculty engagement in higher education settings.
Keywords: Human Resource Management Practices, Faculty Engagement, Private Higher Education Institution
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