Performance appraisal and feedback is a crucial process aiming at maximizing individual growth and performance. However, this process may be perceived as controlling by employees which can decrease their motivation at work. The present paper aims at improving the impact of performance feedback on worker motivation. A behavioral framework based on self-determination theory and that managers can implement is presented. The framework helps increase employees’ needs satisfaction, which the theory predicts, increases employees’ autonomous motivation, well-being and performance at work.