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.
How to write your own Employee Compliance OKRs
Option 1. Turn ideas into OKRs with Tability AI
While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here.
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.
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
Discuss identified compliance gaps with department managers- Schedule monthly compliance improvement audits with department managers
- Develop and implement corrective action plans to improve compliance
- Review current compliance performance for all departments
- KRIncrease employee certification success rate by 20%
- Implement personalized study plans
- Facilitate group study sessions
- Offer practice exams and feedback
- Provide access to study materials
- KRLaunch 2 e-learning modules covering mandatory compliance regulations
- Develop content for e-learning modules and ensure accuracy with legal team
- Identify mandatory compliance regulations to be covered in e-learning modules
- Train and disseminate e-learning modules to all employees, including tracking completion rates
- Design user-friendly interface and incorporate interactive elements into e-learning platform
- KRConduct monthly training sessions with active participation of 90% of employees
- Schedule monthly training sessions for all employees
- Solicit feedback from employees to improve future training sessions
- Create engaging training materials with interactive components
- Monitor 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%
- Implement regular, mandatory cybersecurity training for staff
- Regularly update security software and firewalls
- Conduct routine system vulnerability assessments
- KRPass cybersecurity compliance audits with a success rate of 95% or more
- Consistently monitor and evaluate system vulnerabilities
- Regularly train staff on cybersecurity best practices
- Implement updated, robust cybersecurity protocols and software
- KRIncrease employee participation in cybersecurity training sessions by 25%
- Personalize training sessions to individual role requirements
- Boost training session visibility through internal communications
- Implement 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
- Review and validate accuracy of the catalogue
- Research all current and relevant DOT regulations
- Compile the regulations into a comprehensive catalogue
- KRAchieve 100% employee completion of DOT regulations training program
- Monitor and document employee training completion
- Develop compelling DOT regulations training materials
- Schedule mandatory training sessions for all employees
- KRDevelop an effective online training program for employees on DOT regulations
- Establish a schedule for mandatory employee participation
- Identify key DOT regulations for included in training program
- Create 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
- Double check for 100% accuracy before final submission
- Ensure error-free, precise entries in ISO application
- Compile all necessary info and data for ISO application
- KRPass ISO audit with zero non-compliance issues
- Ensure all processes follow established ISO standards and guidelines
- Train staff on importance of ISO compliance and audit guidelines
- Conduct regular internal audits to identify and rectify potential issues
- KRTrain 90% of employees on ISO requirements and standards
- Schedule ISO training sessions for all employees
- Identify suitable ISO training programs for the employees
- Track 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
- Develop and implement an information security management system
- Research and understand the requirements of ISO 27001 certification
- Apply for ISO 27001 certification and prepare for audit
- KRAchieve 90% reduction in cybersecurity incidents by bolstering intrusion detection systems
- Engage staff in regular cybersecurity training sessions
- Enhance existing security measures across all digital touchpoints
- Implement advanced intrusion detection system software
- KRImplement cybersecurity training for 100% of employees by quarter-end
- Track employee attendance and progress
- Develop comprehensive cybersecurity training curriculum
- Schedule 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
- Identify all necessary HR policies requiring development or revision
- Allocate resources for policy development and documentation
- Finalize and document all identified HR policies
- KRAchieve 95% employee understanding and compliance of new HR policies and procedures
- Regularly assess employee understanding through quizzes or reviews
- Develop comprehensive yet easily understandable HR policy documentation
- Implement 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%
- Promote a company-wide paper recycling program
- Implement double-sided printing as the default setting
- Transition to digital documents for meetings
- KRLower carbon emissions from transportation by achieving a 25% remote work rate
- Provide technology supports for employees working remotely
- Implement a flexible remote work policy for 25% of the workforce
- Communicate the benefits and expectations of remote work
- KRIncrease employee participation in recycling programs by 20%
- Regularly update and simplify recycling bins labeling
- Introduce attractive incentives for active recycling participants
- Implement 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
- Organize weekly review sessions on food safety protocols
- Schedule regular feedback sessions to address concerns
- Provide employees with study materials and quizzes
- KRDevelop a standardized food safety training curriculum by the end of week 4
- Outline topics for new standardized curriculum
- Draft and finalize curriculum by end of week 4
- Research existing food safety training curriculums
- KRAchieve 100% employee participation in food safety training sessions by week 8
- Schedule mandatory food safety training sessions for all employees
- Send reminders via email, weekly until deadline
- Track 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.
How to track your Employee Compliance OKRs
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:
- 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
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
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 Employee Compliance OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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