HR Insights

How to Give Clear, Useful Feedback

Good feedback is specific enough to act on and timely enough to be useful. It should address the work, not a person’s character. Use a simple structureDescribe what happened, explain the impact, and agree on the next step. Invite the employee to share context before closing the conversation. Follow upSet a reasonable check-in date and recognize improvement when you see it. If the issue may involve a formal process, pause and get appropriate advice.