What are Staff Engagement 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.
Crafting effective OKRs can be challenging, particularly for beginners. Emphasizing outcomes rather than projects should be the core of your planning.
We have a collection of OKRs examples for Staff Engagement to give you some inspiration. You can use any of the templates below as a starting point for your OKRs.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
How to write your own Staff Engagement 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.
Staff Engagement OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Staff Engagement 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 cultivate an appealing, inclusive company culture
ObjectiveCultivate an appealing, inclusive company culture
KRDecrease turnover rate by 15% through enhanced workplace conditions
Introduce flexible working hours for work-life balance- Implement mandatory team-building activities to foster camaraderie
- Upgrade office equipment for a better work experience
- KRImprove employee satisfaction score by 20% through engagement initiatives
- Implement weekly team-building activities and workshops
- Conduct regular feedback and suggestion sessions
- Establish an employee recognition and rewards system
- KRImplement 2 employee-led initiatives to foster ownership and engagement
- Launch two employee-led initiatives
- Provide training on leading and engagement strategies
- Identify possible leaders interested in leading initiatives
OKRs to coordinate comprehensive food safety trainings
- ObjectiveCoordinate comprehensive food safety trainings
- KRSchedule and execute at least 5 different training sessions
- Book locations and prepare materials for each session
- Run the training sessions and gather feedback afterwards
- Identify topics and create an outline for each training session
- KRAttract minimum 75% of staff attendance at each session
- Communicate the importance and benefits of each session to staff
- Create a schedule accommodating majority of staff availability
- Offer incentives for regular attendance at sessions
- KRAchieve 80% positive feedback in post-training evaluations
- Implement routine anonymous feedback collection
- Offer comprehensive support during training sessions
- Integrate interactive activities in the training program
OKRs to enhance collaborative capabilities as an HR specialist partnering in team activities
- ObjectiveEnhance collaborative capabilities as an HR specialist partnering in team activities
- KREnhance conflict resolution skills by completing a certified course in 3 months
- Enroll in a suitable certified course
- Research accredited conflict resolution courses
- Consistently engage in course activities and assignments
- KRImprove internal communication by superintending a 15% reduction in misunderstanding incidents
- Develop a transparent incident reporting system
- Implement clarity training for all staff members
- Regularly review communication protocols
- KRFacilitate 4 effective team-building exercises leading to a 20% increase in engagement
- Plan and schedule 4 team-building activities
- Research proven team-building exercises suited for your team
- Evaluate engagement levels before and after exercises
OKRs to enhance customer interaction and support
- ObjectiveEnhance customer interaction and support
- KRIncrease customer support satisfaction rate by 20%
- Offer prompt responses to customer queries and complaints
- Regularly gather customer feedback and make necessary improvements
- Implement comprehensive training for customer support staff
- KRReduce customer support ticket response time by 15%
- Implement a chatbot for immediate handling of common queries
- Update customer support tools/software to increase productivity
- Train support staff for enhanced efficiency and faster response
- KRImplement a new customer engagement strategy to boost interaction by 30%
- Monitor and adjust strategy effectiveness
- Train staff to execute customer engagement strategies
- Develop a comprehensive customer engagement strategic plan
OKRs to develop effective patient re-engagement strategy for the clinic
- ObjectiveDevelop effective patient re-engagement strategy for the clinic
- KRIncrease patient return rate by 15% through personalized follow-up activities
- Implement a patient satisfaction feedback system
- Develop a personalized post-appointment communication system
- Create customized patient health education materials
- KRMeasure patient satisfaction and achieve an improvement of 10% in feedback scores
- Implement a structured patient satisfaction survey system
- Enforce customer service training for staff
- Evaluate and adjust survey feedback regularly
- KRDesign a communication program targeting 20% of lost patients by end of quarter
- Launch program, monitor responses, and adjust strategy accordingly
- Develop engaging outreach material with follow-up plans
- Identify specific lost patients for targeted communication
OKRs to reduce staff turnover across the company
- ObjectiveReduce staff turnover across the company
- KRDecrease the employee turnover rate by 10%
- Implement employee engagement and team-building activities
- Conduct regular surveys to understand employee concerns
- Enhance benefits packages and reward system
- KRImplement a new employee retention program impacted employees rate positively by 85%
- Implement the program and measure success via employee feedback
- Conduct surveys to understand current employee satisfaction and needs
- Design a retention program based on survey results
- KRImprove employee engagement scores by 30%
- Implement a consistent employee recognition program
- Create open communication channels for feedback and suggestions
- Initiate regular personal development and team-building activities
OKRs to improve staff retention and foster a positive work culture
- ObjectiveImprove staff retention and foster a positive work culture
- KRIncrease Internal Employee Satisfaction survey scores by 15%
- Implement monthly recognition and reward programs for employees
- Enhance communication and transparency within the company
- Conduct regular training and skill development programs
- KREstablish 2 new team-building activities or initiatives aimed at improving work culture
- Plan logistical details for implementing selected activities
- Introduce activities to team and gather feedback for improvement
- Research and select two suitable team-building activities or initiatives
- KRAchieve a reduction in employee turnover rate by 10%
- Implement regular employee engagement and satisfaction surveys
- Develop a comprehensive employee benefits package
- Offer professional development and training programs
OKRs to boost student homework completion rates
- ObjectiveBoost student homework completion rates
- KRImprove homework participation rate of underperforming students by 30%
- Meet individually to discuss and address students' homework challenges
- Offer additional support and resources for homework assistance
- Implement a reward-based system for completed homework
- KRIntroduce 2 new effective homework-engagement strategies in classrooms
- Prepare material to explain and implement two chosen strategies
- Train teachers on these new strategies in workshops
- Research up-to-date, successful homework engagement strategies
- KRAchieve a 20% increase in completed homework submissions each week
- Implement strict homework submission deadlines
- Increase frequency of reminders on pending assignments
- Provide incentives for timely homework submission
OKRs to establish a high engagement and satisfaction work environment
- ObjectiveEstablish a high engagement and satisfaction work environment
- KRIncrease the Employee Satisfaction Index by 15%
- Improve communication transparency between management and staff
- Offer flexible work hours or remote work opportunities
- Implement regular feedback and recognition programs
- KRAchieve 90% positive feedback on internal communication and management strategies
- Conduct training on improved management strategies
- Enhance existing communication methods and strategies
- Implement regular internal feedback and review sessions
- KRReduce employee turnover rate by 10%
- Enhance workplace culture with team-building activities
- Implement professional development programs for skill enhancement
- Review and increase employee compensation and benefits
OKRs to boost overall staff job satisfaction
- ObjectiveBoost overall staff job satisfaction
- KRAchieve 80% positive responses in the employee satisfaction survey
- Implement suitable employee reward and recognition system
- Improve internal communication and transparency among all levels
- Regularly seek employee feedback to address their concerns
- KRReduce employee turnover rate by 20%
- Increase employee compensation and benefits
- Offer regular employee training and mentorship programs
- Implement clear employee career progression paths
- KRElevate average score of internal professional development programs to 8/10
- Incorporate interactive elements to engage attendees more effectively
- Solicit feedback to identify areas for program improvement
- Implement changes based on feedback to increase satisfaction
Staff Engagement 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 Staff Engagement OKRs
OKRs without regular progress updates are just KPIs. You'll need to update progress on your OKRs every week to get the full 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 Staff Engagement OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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