Challenges and resilience of job order personnel in the Local Government Unit of Kalibo, Aklan

This survey-correlational research aimed to determine the level of challenges encountered and the resilience exhibited by job order personnel in the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Kalibo, Aklan. A total of 294 job order personnel were selected through stratified random sampling using the Slovin’s formula from a population of 1,113. A validated, researcher-made survey questionnaire was used to gather data on demographic profiles, workplace challenges, and resilience levels. The questionnaire had three parts: demographic profile, challenges encountered, and resilience exhibited. Both the challenges and resilience instruments underwent face and content validation by experts and were pilot-tested among 30 non-participant job order personnel to ensure reliability. The level of challenges was treated as the independent variable, while the level of resilience served as the dependent variable. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation were used to analyze the data. Inferential statistics, including Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Pearson r, were applied to test the significant differences and relationships, with a 5% level of significance. Findings revealed that job order personnel in the LGU of Kalibo experienced moderate levels of challenges (mean = 2.69, SD = 0.92) and exhibited a very high level of resilience (mean = 4.36, SD = 0.61). A significant difference was found in resilience levels based on the degree of challenges encountered (F = 17.346, p = 0.000). Moreover, a significant negative correlation was found between challenges and resilience (r = -0.294, p = 0.000). It is recommended that resilience and stress management training be provided. The HR office and local leadership may support job security and well-being initiatives. Future research may explore strategies to enhance resilience and its impact on job performance and employee wellness.