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What are Recruitment Managers OKRs?

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 Recruitment Managers 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.

Recruitment Managers OKRs examples

You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Recruitment Managers. We also included strategic projects for each template to make it easier to understand the difference between key results and projects.

Hope you'll find this helpful!

OKRs to successfully launch the asset managers unit trust business

  • ObjectiveSuccessfully launch the asset managers unit trust business
  • KROnboard 3 seasoned unit trust portfolio managers by Week 12
  • TaskSchedule interview and assessment process by Week 8
  • TaskIdentify suitable candidates for unit trust portfolio manager role
  • TaskComplete hiring and orientation by Week 12
  • KRAcquire initial capital commitments from 5 strategic partners by Week 9
  • TaskIdentify potential strategic partners for initial capital commitments
  • TaskSchedule and conduct pitch meetings before Week 9
  • TaskDevelop a compelling pitch targeting these strategic partners
  • KRDevelop comprehensive, SEC-compliant business plan for unit trust operation by Week 6

OKRs to enhance talent acquisition and retention strategies

  • ObjectiveEnhance talent acquisition and retention strategies
  • KRImplement an updated onboarding process leading to 20% decrease in new hire turnover
  • TaskTrain managers on executing the new onboarding process
  • TaskTrack new hire turnover rates and adjust strategies
  • TaskDesign comprehensive onboarding material for new hires
  • KRBoost employee engagement scores by 15% using improved retention programs
  • TaskEnhance internal communication and feedback systems
  • TaskPromote work-life balance policies and benefits
  • TaskImplement comprehensive employee training and development programs
  • KRIncrease number of qualified applicants by 25% through targeted recruitment strategies
  • TaskImplement employer branding strategy to attract potential candidates
  • TaskUtilize targeted job advertisements on niche platforms
  • TaskDevelop employee referral programs to reach qualified individuals

OKRs to foster an inclusive, equitable, and diverse office culture

  • ObjectiveFoster an inclusive, equitable, and diverse office culture
  • KRAchieve 20% improvement in diversity and inclusion survey results
  • TaskCreate a diversity and inclusion team
  • TaskRevise hiring practices to prioritize diversity
  • TaskImplement diversity and inclusion training for all staff
  • KRImplement diversity training to 100% of team members
  • TaskIdentify suitable diversity training programs or providers
  • TaskConfirm and record each team member's training completion
  • TaskSchedule mandatory training sessions for all team members
  • KRIncrease minority hiring by 25%
  • TaskOffer diversity and inclusion training for hiring managers
  • TaskImplement inclusive hiring practices in the recruitment process
  • TaskEstablish partnerships with minority-focused professional organizations

How to write your own Recruitment Managers 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.

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.

AI feedback for OKRs in TabilityTability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

Tability 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.

Recruitment Managers 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 Recruitment Managers OKRs

Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:

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 Recruitment Managers OKR templates

We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.

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