Twenty-third International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities & Nations

Abstract

Competencies are those observable, measurable, vital knowledge, skills and attitudes that are translations of capabilities considered essential for any organization’s success (Civil Service Commission, 2016). Interpersonal skills and communication skills are regarded as most vital among competency skills (Rufino, et al 2018). Furthermore, organizations should be involved and invested in trainings for employees to enable them to perform their job efficiently and effectively for increased productivity (Joseph, 2015). Besides, enhanced competencies and proficiencies provide any organization with a competitive edge. This study considers the perceived level of competency needs and proficiency of 62 level 1 rank-and-file employees of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) and propose gender-responsive programs. It reviews the gender mainstreaming level per entry point and tests their relationship. A descriptive correlation research design was utilized along with the Philippine Commission on Women’s Gender Mainstreaming Evaluation Framework (GMEF). Results shown a strong and positively significant relationship between the perceived level of competency needs and proficiency with a value of r = .71 and p=.00 > 0.05. Furthermore, results signified a weak and no significant relationship between competency needs and gender mainstreaming level per entry point with a value of p=<0.05. Similarly, there is a weak and no significant relationship between proficiency and gender mainstreaming level per entry point with a value of p=<0.05.