Organizational climate as correlates of human relations skills: Perspectives of public elementary school teachers in Kasibu West District, Northern Philippines

This research investigates the organizational climate and human relations skills in Kasibu West District's public elementary schools for the 2023-2024 academic year.It examines principal behaviors (supportive, directive, restrictive) and teacher behaviors (collegiality, intimacy, disengagement), alongside teachers' human relations skills (self-esteem, self-motivation, goal setting, self-confidence, relations with colleagues, clients, supervisors, and creative resiliency).The study includes 126 permanent teachers, representing 67.02% of the district's total teachers, selected through scientific sampling.Using statistical tools like mean and Pearson r, the findings reveal a positive organizational climate with high ratings for principal support, guidance, and teacher collegiality.Despite some restrictive principal behaviors, disengaged teacher behavior is low.Teachers' human relations skills are rated "very good."A significant correlation (r = 0.892) between organizational climate and human relations skills is identified.Consequently, the study proposes a tailored training program to enhance these aspects, based on respondent feedback.This highlights a favorable organizational climate and strong human relations skills among teachers.