This document provides guidance on effectively giving feedback to employees. It discusses that feedback is an important skill for boosting employee performance and confidence, but is often dreaded due to how it is typically done. It recommends checking your motives before giving feedback to ensure it is focused on improvement. Feedback should also be given in a timely manner, close to the event being discussed, and regularly to avoid surprises and allow issues to be addressed early. The overall message is that feedback is most effective when delivered carefully, frequently and focused on improvement rather than criticism.