Holistic human resource management practices in private higher education institutions: An assessment

This study investigates the implementation of holistic human resource management (HRM) practices in selected private higher education institutions (HEIs) in Bulacan. Guided by the Human Capital Theory and Resource-Based View, the study employs a quantitative-descriptive research design to assess perceptions of teaching and nonteaching personnel on holistic HRM practices and their influence on perceived organizational performance. Using a validated questionnaire with excellent reliability (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.99), data were gathered from 252 respondents selected through stratified sampling. Statistical tools such as frequency, percentage, weighted mean, Pearson r, Mann‒Whitney U, and Kruskal‒Wallis tests were utilized. The results revealed that holistic HRM practices are generally implemented and are positively correlated with organizational performance. Significant differences emerged across institution size and employee classification, with medium-sized institutions and nonteaching personnel reporting higher perceptions of implementation. The findings emphasize the importance of comprehensive HRM strategies tailored to institutional characteristics and employee roles, contributing valuable insights to the underexplored context of HRM in Philippine private HEIs.