Talent OKRs

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 have a collection of OKRs examples for Talent 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 more about the meaning of OKRs online.

Examples of OKRs for Talent

We've added Talent Objectives and Key Results, but also the initiatives that relate to the OKRs.

You'll find 2 OKRs examples for Talent below, and some extra tips to write better quarterly plans at the end.

OKRs to improve talent acquisition

  • ObjectiveIncrease the quality of talent acquisition
  • Key ResultReduce the time to hire (measured in days) by 20%
  • TaskImplement a more efficient screening process.
  • TaskCreate an online application system.
  • TaskStreamline the interview process.
  • TaskAutomate onboarding and paperwork.
  • Key ResultIncrease the number of qualified applicants by 30%
  • TaskReach out to potential candidates via LinkedIn.
  • TaskCreate an attractive job posting.
  • TaskAdvertise the job opening in multiple online channels.
  • TaskHost a career fair to increase visibility.
  • Key ResultIncrease the diversity of hires (measured by gender, ethnicity and nationality) by 15%
  • TaskDevelop a comprehensive diversity and inclusion policy.
  • TaskCreate a targeted recruitment campaign to attract diverse candidates.
  • TaskIncrease the presence of the company in diverse job fairs.
  • TaskImplement an effective onboarding process for new hires.
  • Key ResultIncrease the quality of hires (measured by hire performance ratings) by 10%
  • TaskTrack and review performance ratings for current hires.
  • TaskImplement a structured onboarding process.
  • TaskDevelop a comprehensive assessment process for potential hires.
  • TaskCreate a job description that accurately reflects the position requirements.

OKRs to boost talent retention

  • ObjectiveIncrease Employee Retention
  • Key ResultCreate an employee recognition program
  • TaskSelect a method of recognizing employees who meet the criteria.
  • TaskSet goals and criteria for employee recognition.
  • TaskIdentify a reward system for employees who meet the criteria.
  • TaskCreate a system for tracking employee recognition.
  • Key ResultIncrease employee retention rate by 15%
  • TaskCreate an engaging work environment.
  • TaskDevelop a competitive benefits package.
  • TaskEstablish a career growth plan.
  • TaskImplement regular performance reviews.
  • Key ResultIncrease employee satisfaction ratings by 25%
  • TaskCreate a list of actionable items to improve employee satisfaction.
  • TaskMonitor employee satisfaction ratings and make adjustments as needed.
  • TaskSurvey employees to gain insight into their satisfaction levels.
  • TaskImplement a system to track employee satisfaction ratings.

Not seeing what you need?

You can use a goal-setting AI to generate great OKRs for you based on a description of your objectives.

How to track your OKRs?

It's important to establish a cadence of check-ins for your Talent OKRs.

Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the benefits from the framework.

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 OKRs-tracking tool for it.

Check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.

OKRs resources

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

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