4 OKR examples for Employee Turnover

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 Turnover. 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 more about the OKR meaning online.

Best practices for OKR

Your objectives should be ambitious, but achievable. Your key results should be measurable and time-bound. It can also be helfpul to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.

Building your own OKRs with AI

While we have some examples below, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. There are 2 options available to you.

- Use our free OKRs generator
- Use Tability, a complete platform to set and track OKRs and initiatives – including a GPT-4 powered goal generator

How to track OKRs

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

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

We recommend Tability for an easy way to set and track OKRs with your team.

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

Employee Turnover OKRs templates

You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results for Employee Turnover.

OKRs to reduce Employee Turnover

  • ObjectiveReduce Employee Turnover
  • Key ResultImplement a mentoring program with participation from 75% of employees
  • TaskEstablish regular check-ins and evaluations to assess the effectiveness of the mentoring program
  • TaskProvide training for potential mentors and match them with mentees based on their goals
  • TaskCreate a program outline with goals and objectives for the mentoring program
  • TaskPromote the mentoring program through various communication channels to raise awareness
  • Key ResultDecrease voluntary employee resignations by 20%
  • TaskConduct exit interviews to identify and address reasons for voluntary resignations
  • TaskImplement a comprehensive employee engagement and retention program
  • TaskEnhance communication channels to ensure employees feel valued and heard
  • TaskProvide professional development opportunities to ensure employee growth and satisfaction
  • Key ResultIncrease employee engagement scores by 10%
  • TaskProvide regular opportunities for open communication and feedback between employees and management
  • TaskOrganize team-building activities to foster collaboration and strengthen relationships among employees
  • TaskConduct anonymous employee survey to identify areas of opportunity for engagement improvement
  • TaskDevelop and implement a recognition and rewards program to acknowledge employee efforts
  • Key ResultImprove manager satisfaction ratings by 15%
  • TaskImplement regular feedback sessions to understand manager concerns and address them promptly
  • TaskProvide professional development opportunities to enhance manager skills and career growth
  • TaskFoster a positive and supportive work environment through team-building initiatives and recognition programs
  • TaskStreamline communication channels and ensure clarity in expectations for effective manager-employee interactions
Turn OKRs into a Strategy Map

OKRs to reduce turnover rate through retention strategies

  • ObjectiveIncrease employee retention rate
  • Key ResultImplement a mentorship program for new employees
  • Key ResultHost monthly employee appreciation events
  • Key ResultConduct exit interviews and analyze feedback to improve retention efforts
  • Key ResultDevelop a career growth plan for each employee

OKRs to enhance HR's strategic partnership with business units

  • ObjectiveEnhance HR's strategic partnership with business units
  • Key ResultReduce turnover rate by 15% through retention strategies
  • TaskDevelop a comprehensive employee benefits and incentives program
  • TaskImplement systematic periodical employee performance reviews and promotions
  • TaskFacilitate consistent team building activities and trainings
  • Key ResultImprove employee engagement score by 20% through HR initiatives
  • TaskImplement regular team-building exercises and events
  • TaskConduct workplace culture improvement workshops
  • TaskEnhance communication channels for employee feedback
  • Key ResultImplement 3 new HR-related business alignment projects with positive feedback
  • TaskExecute the three chosen HR business alignment projects
  • TaskIdentify potential HR-related alignment projects
  • TaskGather feedback using post-implementation surveys

OKRs to enhance competitiveness in compensation and benefits program

  • ObjectiveEnhance competitiveness in compensation and benefits program
  • Key ResultImplement 3 new competitive benefits proposed by employees after survey
  • TaskReview employee survey results for new benefit suggestions
  • TaskAnnounce and roll out new benefits to employees
  • TaskDevelop and cost implementation plan for proposed benefits
  • Key ResultConduct benchmarking study against 10 industry leading companies in compensation and benefits
  • TaskCompare and analyze collected data against our company's system
  • TaskIdentify 10 industry-leading companies with top compensation/benefits packages
  • TaskGather data on these companies' compensation/benefits
  • Key ResultAchieve 10% decrease in employee turnover tied to compensation issues
  • TaskImplement competitive salary matching based on industry standards
  • TaskEstablish transparent, merit-based pay raises and promotions
  • TaskConduct an internal survey to identify compensation dissatisfaction

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