Workforce diversity and employee performance among offices in LGU Panabo City

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the connection between workforce diversity and employee performance in the Offices of LGU Panabo. Workforce diversity was assessed in terms of education, gender, ethnicity, and socio-cultural background. A non-experimental quantitative research design utilizing the descriptive correlation technique was employed to analyze the statistical relationship between these variables. 269 employees from LGU Panabo City were selected as respondents using stratified random sampling. Data was collected through questionnaires, ensuring reliability through Cronbach Alpha analysis and validity through the panel and research adviser reviews. Descriptive statistics, such as mean and standard deviations, were used to summarize and present the collected data. The results revealed that LGU Panabo City implements workforce diversity among its employees, leading to positive attitudes and interactions among co-workers. The organization also demonstrates equal treatment and behavior toward all employees. The overall mean for workforce diversity was 4.06, indicating a high level of diversity, while employee performance received an overall mean of 3.87, also considered high. Additionally, the findings showed a significant relationship between workforce diversity and employee performance in the Offices of LGU Panabo. This suggests that the diverse composition of the workforce positively influences employee performance within the organization.