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The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.
Formulating strong OKRs can be a complex endeavor, particularly for first-timers. Prioritizing outcomes over projects is crucial when developing your plans.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Human Resources Management to help you. You can look at any of the templates below to get some inspiration for your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Human Resources Management OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Human Resources Management Objectives and Key Results, but we did not stop there. Understanding the difference between OKRs and projects is important, so we also added examples of strategic initiatives that relate to the OKRs.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to complete holistic roadmap for human capital management 2024
ObjectiveComplete holistic roadmap for human capital management 2024
KRDesign 75% of HCM strategy encompassing recruitment, skills development, and retention
Outline tactics for employee retention- Develop a comprehensive recruitment plan
- Design a strategy for skills development
- KRValidate roadmap with 10+ HR experts and incorporate feedback for improvement
- Identify and reach out to 10 HR experts for roadmap review
- Gather and analyze feedback for potential improvements
- Implement feedback into roadmap revisions
- KRIdentify all roadmap components and essential factors in the planning process
- List all components required for the roadmap
- Prioritize components based on their significance
- Identify important elements for strategic planning
OKRs to drive significant change saturation within the organization
- ObjectiveDrive significant change saturation within the organization
- KRMeasure and improve the change management satisfaction score to above 80%
- Implement necessary modifications based on results
- Develop a satisfaction survey focused on change management procedures
- Review survey results, identifying areas for improvement
- KRAchieve 90% employee participation rate in change management initiatives
- Conduct trainings on importance and benefits of change management initiatives
- Implement a reward system for active participators in change management
- Regularly communicate progress and milestones to boost employee involvement
- KRIncrease the number of facilitated change management workshops by 30%
- Arrange logistics for 30% more workshops
- Identify target audience for additional change management workshops
- Develop and implement a marketing strategy to attract participants
OKRs to enhance productivity and reduce stress via effective time management
- ObjectiveEnhance productivity and reduce stress via effective time management
- KRIncorporate a weekly self-care routine to lower stress levels by 15%
- Schedule set times each week for these activities
- Evaluate stress levels each week to track improvement
- Identify activities that promote relaxation and enjoyment
- KRImplement a time tracker to record and analyze how time is spent weekly
- Research and select a suitable time tracker software
- Install and set up the time tracker system
- Train staff on how to properly use the time tracker
- KRDesign and follow a structured daily routine, improving task completion by 20%
- Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance
- Monitor progress and adjust routine as needed
- Create a detailed daily schedule including all essential tasks
OKRs to establish a scalable operating system for rapid growth
- ObjectiveEstablish a scalable operating system for rapid growth
- KRIncrease speed of hiring process by implementing system improvements, reducing time-to-hire by 25%
- Identify inefficiencies in the current hiring process
- Train HR team on the new systems
- Implement a digital applicant tracking system
- KRTrain 85% of supervisors in new procedures for scalability by the end of the quarter
- Design and execute appropriate training programs
- Monitor and document training progress regularly
- Identify supervisors needing training in scalable procedures
- KRStreamline onboarding process to reduce new employee ramp-up time by 30%
- Incorporate feedback to continuously improve onboarding
- Develop comprehensive, easy-to-understand training materials
- Implement a mentorship program for new hires
OKRs to enhance the effectiveness of people management practices
- ObjectiveEnhance the effectiveness of people management practices
- KRIncrease team productivity by 20% through refined people management practices
- Develop communication protocols to streamline information flow
- Introduce peer recognition and reward systems
- Implement weekly team-specific training and skill development sessions
- KRReduce turnover rate by 15% through improved management strategies
- Implement comprehensive management training programs
- Foster a positive and inclusive workplace environment
- Develop clear communication channels between staff and management
- KRImplement feedback collection system for 100% of team members
- Train all team members on how to use the feedback system
- Establish a regular schedule for feedback collection and review
- Select an effective feedback collection tool suitable for the team
OKRs to enhance productivity across all regional offices
- ObjectiveEnhance productivity across all regional offices
- KRDecrease average project turnaround time by 20% through efficient resource allocation
- Implement task prioritization based on urgency and project importance
- Regularly monitor and optimize resource utilization
- Streamline team communication to ensure faster decision-making
- KRIncrease employee engagement score by 10% via targeted training and workshops
- Identify areas of low engagement via surveys or feedback forms
- Organize regular workshops to boost engagement and communication
- Develop targeted training programs focusing on those areas
- KRIncrease quarterly output by 15% through process optimization efforts
- Regularly monitor and adjust strategies for maximum output
- Implement streamlined strategies for process optimization
- Conduct a comprehensive audit of current operational processes
OKRs to minimize employee turnover in the organization
- ObjectiveMinimize employee turnover in the organization
- KRReduce company-wide voluntary turnover rate by 10%
- Implement a comprehensive employee engagement and satisfaction program
- Improve compensation and benefits program based on industry standards
- Conduct exit interviews to understand reasons for leaving
- KRImplement an initiative to improve employee satisfaction, achieving 85% positive feedback
- Conduct a survey to identify current employee satisfaction levels
- Develop and implement strategies to address identified dissatisfaction areas
- Regularly monitor and adjust strategies based on employee feedback
- KRIncrease average employee tenure by 15% through career development initiatives
- Design a comprehensive career development program for all employees
- Implement regular mentoring and coaching sessions
- Encourage employees to attend professional development workshops
OKRs to transform our office into an employee's ideal workplace
- ObjectiveTransform our office into an employee's ideal workplace
- KRImplement at least two new employee-driven policies or initiatives, based on feedback
- Conduct an employee feedback survey for policy suggestions
- Implement and communicate new policies
- Analyze results, identify top two initiatives
- KRReduce employee turnover rate by 15% by enhancing the workplace environment
- Create a robust employee recognition program
- Implement regular team-building activities
- Review and improve employee benefits packages
- KRIncrease employee satisfaction scores by 20% through targeted improvement initiatives
- Enhance skills development and training opportunities
- Implement regular feedback sessions for employee grievances
- Establish a comprehensive workplace wellness program
OKRs to enhance HR's strategic partnership with business units
- ObjectiveEnhance HR's strategic partnership with business units
- KRReduce turnover rate by 15% through retention strategies
- Develop a comprehensive employee benefits and incentives program
- Implement systematic periodical employee performance reviews and promotions
- Facilitate consistent team building activities and trainings
- KRImprove employee engagement score by 20% through HR initiatives
- Implement regular team-building exercises and events
- Conduct workplace culture improvement workshops
- Enhance communication channels for employee feedback
- KRImplement 3 new HR-related business alignment projects with positive feedback
- Execute the three chosen HR business alignment projects
- Identify potential HR-related alignment projects
- Gather feedback using post-implementation surveys
OKRs to enhance compliance and precision in payroll management
- ObjectiveEnhance compliance and precision in payroll management
- KRPerform regular audits of payroll systems, ensuring 100% compliance with regulations
- Regularly review and update audit procedures
- Implement a compliance checklist for regulations
- Establish frequent payroll system audit schedule
- KRConduct bi-weekly staff training sessions, improving payroll comprehension by 80%
- Implement a feedback system to measure comprehension improvements
- Schedule bi-weekly staff training sessions on payroll system
- Develop clear, comprehensive payroll training materials
- KRImplement a digital payroll system, reducing manual errors by 60%
- Research top-rated digital payroll systems suitable for the company
- Monitor, evaluate, and report system's performance and error rates
- Initiate staff training for effective utilization of the new system
How to write your own Human Resources Management OKRs
1. Get tailored OKRs with an AI
You'll find some examples below, but it's likely that you have very specific needs that won't be covered.
You can use Tability's AI generator to create tailored OKRs based on your specific context. Tability can turn your objective description into a fully editable OKR template -- including tips to help you refine your goals.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Click on the "Generate goals using AI" button
- 3. Use natural language to describe your goals
Tability will then use your prompt to generate a fully editable OKR template.
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Option 2. Optimise existing OKRs with Tability Feedback tool
If you already have existing goals, and you want to improve them. You can use Tability's AI feedback to help you.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on "Generate analysis"
Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRsTability will scan your OKRs and offer different suggestions to improve them. This can range from a small rewrite of a statement to make it clearer to a complete rewrite of the entire OKR.
You can then decide to accept the suggestions or dismiss them if you don't agree.
Option 3. Use the free OKR generator
If you're just looking for some quick inspiration, you can also use our free OKR generator to get a template.
Unlike with Tability, you won't be able to iterate on the templates, but this is still a great way to get started.
Human Resources Management OKR best practices
Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.
Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇
Tip #1: Limit the number of key results
Having too many OKRs is the #1 mistake that teams make when adopting the framework. The problem with tracking too many competing goals is that it will be hard for your team to know what really matters.
We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.
Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Setting good goals can be challenging, but without regular check-ins, your team will struggle to make progress. We recommend that you track your OKRs weekly to get the full benefits from the framework.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row
Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.
As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.
Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.
How to track your Human Resources Management OKRs
Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:
- It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
- It will highlight poorly set OKRs
- It will surface execution risks
- It improves transparency and accountability
We recommend using a spreadsheet for your first OKRs cycle. You'll need to get familiar with the scoring and tracking first. Then, you can scale your OKRs process by using a proper OKR-tracking tool for it.
If you're not yet set on a tool, you can check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates guide to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.
More Human Resources Management OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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