15 customisable OKR examples for Employee Satisfaction

What are Employee Satisfaction 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 Satisfaction. 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.

Building your own Employee Satisfaction OKRs with AI

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own OKRs.

Our customisable Employee Satisfaction OKRs examples

We've added many examples of Employee Satisfaction 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!

1. OKRs to improve Employee Satisfaction

Improve Employee Satisfaction
Implement a recognition program resulting in a 20% increase in employee recognition
Create a feedback system for employees to recognize each other's accomplishments regularly
Train managers on effective ways to provide meaningful recognition and rewards
Host monthly team events to publicly acknowledge and celebrate outstanding employee achievements
Encourage employees to nominate their peers for recognition through a designated online platform
Conduct at least two learning and development programs to foster career growth
Arrange workshops or seminars led by industry experts to enhance employees' subject knowledge
Identify current skill gaps and development areas through employee assessments and feedback
Implement a mentorship program to provide guidance and support for career advancement
Create a comprehensive learning curriculum catering to employees' professional growth needs
Reduce employee turnover by 15% through the implementation of retention initiatives
Implement a mentorship program to provide career growth opportunities and support
Conduct a comprehensive survey to identify key reasons for employee turnover
Enhance employee recognition and rewards program to improve job satisfaction
Develop a clear career progression plan with opportunities for skill development and growth
Increase employee engagement score by 10% through monthly surveys

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2. OKRs to amplify employee satisfaction and overall wellbeing

Amplify employee satisfaction and overall wellbeing
Implement 2 wellbeing initiatives based on employee feedback
Communicate and launch initiatives to employees
Develop action plans for the top 2 initiatives
Review employee feedback on desired wellbeing initiatives
Decrease annual employee turnover rate by 15%
Provide competitive compensation and attractive benefits
Improve employee morale with team building activities
Implement comprehensive employee growth and development programs
Increase employee satisfaction score by 20% through anonymous surveys
Analyze feedback data to identify dissatisfaction areas
Implement changes based on survey results
Develop and distribute an anonymous employee satisfaction survey

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3. OKRs to boost overall employee satisfaction levels

Boost overall employee satisfaction levels
Implement at least two employee suggested improvements
Implement the two most effective and relevant suggestions
Evaluate feasibility and impact of these proposed improvements
Collect suggestions for improvement from all employees
Conduct 'satisfaction and feedback' survey from 90% of employees
Design a comprehensive 'satisfaction and feedback' survey
Analyze and report findings from completed surveys
Distribute the survey to all employees
Achieve a 20% improvement in employee satisfaction survey scores
Develop solutions addressing survey feedback
Implement regular team building activities
Conduct regular anonymous employee satisfaction surveys

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4. OKRs to improve employee engagement by increasing satisfaction by 10%

Boost employee engagement satisfaction
Conduct pulse surveys and achieve a response rate of 80%
Host monthly team-building activities with 75% participation rate
Increase quarterly recognition awards by 20%
Identify top 3 areas for improvement through survey results and implement action plans

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5. OKRs to improve Employee Experience

Improve Employee Experience
Implement at least 3 new employee development programs to enhance professional growth
Increase employee satisfaction score by 10 points on quarterly engagement survey
Achieve an average response time of under 24 hours for employee inquiries and concerns
Implement an automated ticketing system to prioritize and assign employee inquiries efficiently
Create standardized response templates to expedite resolution of common employee concerns
Conduct regular training sessions to enhance employee support team's response time and efficiency
Streamline internal communication channels to ensure prompt receipt and review of employee inquiries
Decrease employee turnover rate by 5% compared to previous quarter
Improve communication channels to ensure employees feel heard and valued in their roles
Implement a recognition and rewards program to boost employee motivation and retention
Conduct exit interviews to identify the main reasons behind employee turnover
Enhance employee training and development programs to improve job satisfaction

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6. OKRs to improve overall HR efficiency and employee satisfaction

Improve overall HR efficiency and employee satisfaction
Reduce time-to-hire by 20%
Implement streamlined, efficient hiring processes
Develop and provide virtual interview capabilities
Utilize AI for initial candidate screening
Increase employee engagement survey scores by 15%
Enhance internal communication about company goals and progress
Recognize and reward employee achievements regularly
Implement a team-building program to strengthen employee relationships
Implement at least two new employee well-being initiatives
Develop and launch the chosen initiatives
Research different types of employee well-being initiatives
Select two initiatives that will best support our team

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7. OKRs to amplify employee satisfaction levels

Amplify employee satisfaction levels
Implement two new employee benefits or wellness programs
Implement and communicate new programs to employees
Evaluate current employee benefits and identify room for improvements
Research and propose two new benefit or wellness programs
Decrease turnover rate by 15%
Implement employee engagement and satisfaction surveys
Develop comprehensive onboarding and training programs
Introduce competitive compensation and benefits packages
Increase employee engagement survey scores by 20%
Enhance training programs focused on employee personal development
Initiate monthly one-on-one employee feedback sessions with managers
Implement regular team building activities for stronger coworker relationships

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8. OKRs to enhance employee commuting efficiency and satisfaction

Enhance employee commuting efficiency and satisfaction
Achieve a satisfaction rate of 85% from the employee transport service survey
Conduct a feedback survey after each trip to identify improvements
Train drivers in customer service and safe driving practices
Implement regular maintenance for all employee transport vehicles
Increase company shuttle bus usage by 20%
Increase employee awareness of the shuttle service
Implement a reward program for frequent shuttle bus users
Improve bus frequency during peak hours
Implement a flexible commuting policy accessible to at least 90% of employees
Survey employees on their commuting preferences and challenges
Draft a customizable, flexible commuting policy
Incorporate policy into company handbook for universal accessibility

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9. OKRs to boost overall employee satisfaction and reduce turnover

Boost overall employee satisfaction and reduce turnover
Decrease voluntary employee turnover rate by 10%
Implement a comprehensive employee engagement and satisfaction program
Increase opportunities for employee advancement and skill development
Enhance employee benefits and incentive packages
Increase employee engagement score by 15% in company-wide surveys
Implement regular team-building events for employee bonding
Provide regular recognition for employees' accomplishments
Conduct an open forum for feedback and suggestions
Enhance internal promotion rate by 20%
Increase communication about available promotion opportunities
Implement ongoing skills training for all employees
Develop clear promotion pathways with performance benchmarks

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10. OKRs to boost employee satisfaction post-adaptation

Boost employee satisfaction post-adaptation
Increase 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
Achieve 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
Reduce 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

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11. OKRs to enhance employee satisfaction with total remuneration

Enhance employee satisfaction with total remuneration
Reduce employee turnover rate by 5% through competitive salary benchmarking and adjustments
Achieve a 10% increase in employee participation in the performance-based bonus program
Implement a feedback mechanism to address concerns and suggestions related to the bonus program
Enhance communication channels to educate employees about the performance-based bonus program
Offer incentives for employees who actively engage and participate in the bonus program
Provide regular updates on performance metrics and achievements to increase employee interest
Increase usage of flexible benefits by 20% through targeted awareness campaigns
Develop engaging content and materials highlighting the advantages of flexible benefits
Utilize multiple communication channels to promote the benefits and increase awareness
Regularly monitor and analyze the campaign's impact and make necessary adjustments for improvement
Create a comprehensive targeted awareness campaign strategy for flexible benefits
Improve the average rating of employee satisfaction surveys on total compensation by 15%
Regularly evaluate and adjust compensation policies to align with industry standards and employee expectations
Implement additional benefits or perks to enhance the overall compensation package
Conduct a comprehensive review of the current total compensation package for employees
Communicate and educate employees about the various components of their total compensation

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12. OKRs to boost overall staff job satisfaction

Boost overall staff job satisfaction
Achieve 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
Reduce employee turnover rate by 20%
Increase employee compensation and benefits
Offer regular employee training and mentorship programs
Implement clear employee career progression paths
Elevate 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

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13. OKRs to enhance employee satisfaction through competitive compensation and benefits

Enhance employee satisfaction through competitive compensation and benefits
Implement 3 new benefits programs focused on work-life balance
Submit proposals for manager approval
Research best practices for work-life balance benefits programs
Create draft proposals for three new programs
Create 2 incentive schemes promoting professional growth and skill development
Achieve a 10% increase in overall employee compensation
Assess current compensation rates against industry standards
Allocate increased budget for employee salaries
Implement an effective performance-based reward system

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14. OKRs to boost labor retention through strategic implementations

Boost labor retention through strategic implementations
Implement 2 new retention initiatives enriching employees' work-life balance by quarter-end
Formulate a detailed plan for implementing chosen initiatives
Execute and roll out the initiatives firm-wide
Identify potential retention initiatives improving work-life balance
Increase employee satisfaction score to over 80% with enhanced welfare programs
Implement and communicate new welfare programs to all employees
Develop enhanced welfare programs based on feedback received
Identify current welfare programs' issues through direct employee feedback
Decrease employee turnover rate by 10% through effective engagement strategies
Institute a system for employee feedback and recognition
Implement regular team-building activities
Establish effective communication and transparency protocols

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15. OKRs to boost employee retention across all departments

Boost employee retention across all departments
Implement two new benefits or recognition programs based on employee feedback
Analyze survey results and design two new programs
Survey employees to gather feedback on potential benefits programs
Launch and communicate new programs to all employees
Increase participation in employee engagement activities by 15%
Implement regular communication about upcoming engagement activities
Develop incentive programs to reward participation
Simplify sign-up processes for engagement activities
Decrease employee turnover rate by 10%
Implement comprehensive employee training programs
Develop competitive benefits and compensation packages
Establish effective communication and feedback system

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Employee Satisfaction OKR best practices to boost success

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.

Tability's audit dashboard will highlight opportunities to improve OKRs

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.

Tability's check-ins will save you hours and increase transparency

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 turn your Employee Satisfaction OKRs in a strategy map

Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the 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

Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.

Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

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 Satisfaction OKR templates

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

OKRs resources

Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the Objectives and Key Results framework.

To learn: What is the meaning of OKRs
Blog posts: ODT Blog
Success metrics: KPIs examples

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