What are Human Resources Team 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 Human Resources Team 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.
How to write your own Human Resources Team 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.
Human Resources Team OKRs examples
We've added many examples of Human Resources Team 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 develop a high-performing, cohesive team
ObjectiveDevelop a high-performing, cohesive team
KRBoost team satisfaction score to above 80% through regular feedback and improvement
Implement weekly feedback sessions for open team communication- Provide training resources to improve skills
- Establish a recognition system for excellent work
- KRIncrease team productivity by 20% through effective collaboration tools and training
- Monitor and review team productivity post-implementation
- Arrange training sessions on utilizing these tools effectively
- Implement collaboration tools that streamline communication and teamwork
- KRAchieve less than 5% turnover rate with better onboarding processes and work culture
- Organize regular team-building activities
- Initiate quarterly feedback and improvement sessions
- Implement a comprehensive onboarding process for all new hires
OKRs to boost overall employee happiness levels
- ObjectiveBoost overall employee happiness levels
- KRLaunch a peer recognition program to uplift morale by 5%
- Develop a comprehensive, engaging recognition program
- Implement the program and track its results
- Research effective peer recognition program strategies
- KRImplement weekly team-building activities, improving engagement scores by 7%
- Monitor engagement scores after each activity to evaluate improvement
- Identify various interactive team-building activities suitable for weekly implementation
- Schedule consistent weekly slots for these team-building exercises
- KREnhance work-life balance through flexible hours, reducing stress levels by 3%
OKRs to improve team performance through effective teamwork and collaboration
- ObjectiveImprove team performance through effective teamwork and collaboration
- KRReduce conflicts within the team by 50% by implementing conflict resolution strategies
- Encourage active listening and empathy among team members during conflicts
- Establish a clear communication protocol to address conflicts promptly
- Implement a mentorship program to provide guidance and support during conflict resolution
- Conduct a team-wide conflict resolution training session
- KRDevelop team members' skills by organizing at least two team-building workshops focused on enhancing collaboration and problem-solving abilities
- KRIncrease team productivity by 20% through enhanced communication and coordination
- Provide effective communication tools and train team members on how to use them
- Implement regular team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and goals
- Encourage collaboration by assigning cross-functional projects and fostering teamwork
- Develop a centralized system for task tracking, deadlines, and accountability
- KREnhance employee satisfaction and engagement by achieving an average team happiness score of 8 out of 10
- Implement employee recognition programs to celebrate achievements and boost team morale
- Analyze survey results to identify areas for improvement and develop targeted action plans
- Provide regular opportunities for employee feedback and implement suggestions for enhancing happiness
- Conduct quarterly employee satisfaction surveys to measure team happiness score
OKRs to assemble an outstanding professional team
- ObjectiveAssemble an outstanding professional team
- KRIdentify and recruit 5 top performers from the industry within the deadline
- KRAchieve a team satisfaction rate above 90% via effective team-building activities
- Regularly assess team satisfaction through anonymous surveys
- Facilitate open communication to address team concerns
- Implement weekly team-building exercises to promote collaboration
- KRImplement a new training program to improve team skills by 30%
- Design a comprehensive, focused training program
- Identify necessary skills for team productivity improvement
- Schedule and conduct training sessions
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 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 boost employee satisfaction post-adaptation
- ObjectiveBoost employee satisfaction post-adaptation
- KRIncrease participation in adaptation-related activities by 70%
- Create significant rewards for active engagement in adaptation-related activities
- Develop motivational training programs for participants in these activities
- Improve visibility of these activities through advertising and social media campaigns
- KRAchieve 90% positive responses in post-change satisfaction surveys
- Implement comprehensive training for new procedures
- Survey employees before, during, after change
- Provide clear communication surrounding change
- KRReduce workplace complaints related to adaptation by 40%
- Create a robust employee feedback system
- Enhance company-wide communication channels
- Implement regular team-building exercises and workshops
OKRs to establish a positive and inclusive work culture
- ObjectiveEstablish a positive and inclusive work culture
- KRIncrease employee satisfaction scores by 20% via anonymous quarterly surveys
- Introduce changes based on survey findings
- Implement anonymous surveys focused on employee satisfaction
- Analyse survey data for areas of improvement
- KRReduce employee turnover rate by 15% as measured monthly
- Offer competitive salaries and benefits packages
- Implement company-wide employee satisfaction surveys
- Establish comprehensive onboarding and mentorship programs
- KRImplement weekly team-building activities attended by at least 80% of staff
- Create engaging weekly team-building activities agenda
- Monitor participation and ask for feedback
- Inform staff about the schedule and importance
OKRs to enhance employee recognition to boost positive contribution to businesses
- ObjectiveEnhance employee recognition to boost positive contribution to businesses
- KRRecognize 100% staff during quarterly 'Contributor of the Quarter' event
- Announce and celebrate each staff's contributions
- Ensure all staff members are acknowledged
- Set up a 'Contributor of the Quarter' recognition event
- KRImplement a peer-to-peer recognition program with 90% employee participation
- KRIncrease employee satisfaction score regarding recognition by 40%
- Create a mechanism for peers to recognize each other
- Implement an employee of the month program
- Regularly acknowledge team accomplishments in company meetings
OKRs to foster a vibrant, energetic monday-feels-like-friday workplace culture
- ObjectiveFoster a vibrant, energetic monday-feels-like-friday workplace culture
- KRReduce Monday absenteeism by 20%
- Develop an engaging Monday morning team activity
- Implement flexible work hours for improved work-life balance
- Introduce incentives for perfect Monday attendance
- KRIncrease weekly staff engagement activities by 50%
- Develop and implement additional activities
- Monitor participation and gather feedback
- Identify current engagement activities and their frequency
- KRImprove overall job satisfaction score by 30% on employee surveys
- Increase training and professional development opportunities
- Implement regular employee feedback and suggestion sessions
- Develop a comprehensive staff wellness program
Human Resources Team 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 Team 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 Human Resources Team OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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