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8 OKR examples for Employee Compliance

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What are Employee Compliance 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.

Writing good OKRs can be hard, especially if it's your first time doing it. You'll need to center the focus of your plans around outcomes instead of projects.

We understand that setting OKRs can be challenging, so we have prepared a set of examples tailored for Employee Compliance. Take a peek at the templates below to find inspiration and kickstart your goal-setting process.

If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.

The best tools for writing perfect Employee Compliance OKRs

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Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs

You can use Tability's AI feedback to improve your OKRs if you already have existing goals.

AI feedback for OKRs in Tability

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.

Employee Compliance OKRs examples

You will find in the next section many different Employee Compliance Objectives and Key Results. We've included strategic initiatives in our templates to give you a better idea of the different between the key results (how we measure progress), and the initiatives (what we do to achieve the results).

Hope you'll find this helpful!

OKRs to provide ongoing compliance training and education to all employees

  • ObjectiveImprove compliance knowledge and adherence
  • KRConduct monthly audit and review of compliance improvement with department managers
  • TaskDiscuss identified compliance gaps with department managers
  • TaskSchedule monthly compliance improvement audits with department managers
  • TaskDevelop and implement corrective action plans to improve compliance
  • TaskReview current compliance performance for all departments
  • KRIncrease employee certification success rate by 20%
  • TaskImplement personalized study plans
  • TaskFacilitate group study sessions
  • TaskOffer practice exams and feedback
  • TaskProvide access to study materials
  • KRLaunch 2 e-learning modules covering mandatory compliance regulations
  • TaskDevelop content for e-learning modules and ensure accuracy with legal team
  • TaskIdentify mandatory compliance regulations to be covered in e-learning modules
  • TaskTrain and disseminate e-learning modules to all employees, including tracking completion rates
  • TaskDesign user-friendly interface and incorporate interactive elements into e-learning platform
  • KRConduct monthly training sessions with active participation of 90% of employees
  • TaskSchedule monthly training sessions for all employees
  • TaskSolicit feedback from employees to improve future training sessions
  • TaskCreate engaging training materials with interactive components
  • TaskMonitor participation rates and follow up with non-participants

OKRs to strengthen overall company cybersecurity knowledge and protocol compliance

  • ObjectiveStrengthen overall company cybersecurity knowledge and protocol compliance
  • KRDecrease the occurrence of cybersecurity breaches by 30%
  • TaskImplement regular, mandatory cybersecurity training for staff
  • TaskRegularly update security software and firewalls
  • TaskConduct routine system vulnerability assessments
  • KRPass cybersecurity compliance audits with a success rate of 95% or more
  • TaskConsistently monitor and evaluate system vulnerabilities
  • TaskRegularly train staff on cybersecurity best practices
  • TaskImplement updated, robust cybersecurity protocols and software
  • KRIncrease employee participation in cybersecurity training sessions by 25%
  • TaskPersonalize training sessions to individual role requirements
  • TaskBoost training session visibility through internal communications
  • TaskImplement incentives for completing cybersecurity training

OKRs to establish comprehensive adherence to DOT regulations

  • ObjectiveEstablish comprehensive adherence to DOT regulations
  • KRIdentify and catalogue all applicable DOT regulations within three weeks
  • TaskReview and validate accuracy of the catalogue
  • TaskResearch all current and relevant DOT regulations
  • TaskCompile the regulations into a comprehensive catalogue
  • KRAchieve 100% employee completion of DOT regulations training program
  • TaskMonitor and document employee training completion
  • TaskDevelop compelling DOT regulations training materials
  • TaskSchedule mandatory training sessions for all employees
  • KRDevelop an effective online training program for employees on DOT regulations
  • TaskEstablish a schedule for mandatory employee participation
  • TaskIdentify key DOT regulations for included in training program
  • TaskCreate engaging, interactive online training modules

OKRs to obtain ISO certification for our organization

  • ObjectiveObtain ISO certification for our organization
  • KRComplete ISO application documentation with 100% accuracy
  • TaskDouble check for 100% accuracy before final submission
  • TaskEnsure error-free, precise entries in ISO application
  • TaskCompile all necessary info and data for ISO application
  • KRPass ISO audit with zero non-compliance issues
  • TaskEnsure all processes follow established ISO standards and guidelines
  • TaskTrain staff on importance of ISO compliance and audit guidelines
  • TaskConduct regular internal audits to identify and rectify potential issues
  • KRTrain 90% of employees on ISO requirements and standards
  • TaskSchedule ISO training sessions for all employees
  • TaskIdentify suitable ISO training programs for the employees
  • TaskTrack and document individual employee progress

OKRs to enhance organizational cybersecurity compliance

  • ObjectiveEnhance organizational cybersecurity compliance
  • KRGet certification in ISO 27001 standard for information security management
  • TaskDevelop and implement an information security management system
  • TaskResearch and understand the requirements of ISO 27001 certification
  • TaskApply for ISO 27001 certification and prepare for audit
  • KRAchieve 90% reduction in cybersecurity incidents by bolstering intrusion detection systems
  • TaskEngage staff in regular cybersecurity training sessions
  • TaskEnhance existing security measures across all digital touchpoints
  • TaskImplement advanced intrusion detection system software
  • KRImplement cybersecurity training for 100% of employees by quarter-end
  • TaskTrack employee attendance and progress
  • TaskDevelop comprehensive cybersecurity training curriculum
  • TaskSchedule mandatory training sessions for all employees

OKRs to implement comprehensive HR policies and procedures

  • ObjectiveImplement comprehensive HR policies and procedures
  • KRConduct an HR procedures training for all management personnel
  • KRDevelop and document 100% of HR policies by end of quarter
  • TaskIdentify all necessary HR policies requiring development or revision
  • TaskAllocate resources for policy development and documentation
  • TaskFinalize and document all identified HR policies
  • KRAchieve 95% employee understanding and compliance of new HR policies and procedures
  • TaskRegularly assess employee understanding through quizzes or reviews
  • TaskDevelop comprehensive yet easily understandable HR policy documentation
  • TaskImplement mandatory training sessions covering new policies

OKRs to enhance environmental responsibility in our daily operations

  • ObjectiveEnhance environmental responsibility in our daily operations
  • KRReduce company-wide paper consumption by 15%
  • TaskPromote a company-wide paper recycling program
  • TaskImplement double-sided printing as the default setting
  • TaskTransition to digital documents for meetings
  • KRLower carbon emissions from transportation by achieving a 25% remote work rate
  • TaskProvide technology supports for employees working remotely
  • TaskImplement a flexible remote work policy for 25% of the workforce
  • TaskCommunicate the benefits and expectations of remote work
  • KRIncrease employee participation in recycling programs by 20%
  • TaskRegularly update and simplify recycling bins labeling
  • TaskIntroduce attractive incentives for active recycling participants
  • TaskImplement mandatory environmental awareness and recycling training sessions

OKRs to implement comprehensive food safety training across the company

  • ObjectiveImplement comprehensive food safety training across the company
  • KREnsure 90% of employees pass the post-training food safety assessment by week 12
  • TaskOrganize weekly review sessions on food safety protocols
  • TaskSchedule regular feedback sessions to address concerns
  • TaskProvide employees with study materials and quizzes
  • KRDevelop a standardized food safety training curriculum by the end of week 4
  • TaskOutline topics for new standardized curriculum
  • TaskDraft and finalize curriculum by end of week 4
  • TaskResearch existing food safety training curriculums
  • KRAchieve 100% employee participation in food safety training sessions by week 8
  • TaskSchedule mandatory food safety training sessions for all employees
  • TaskSend reminders via email, weekly until deadline
  • TaskTrack individual progress and follow up as needed

Employee Compliance 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

The #1 role of OKRs is to help you and your team focus on what really matters. Business-as-usual activities will still be happening, but you do not need to track your entire roadmap in the OKRs.

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

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to get the full value of your OKRs and make your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

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.

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AI feedback for OKRs in Tability

The rules of OKRs are simple. Quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly, and yearly OKRs should be tracked monthly. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:

Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.

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More Employee Compliance OKR templates

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