In a shocking move, tech billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that all federal employees will be required to report their productivity on a weekly basis.
This new initiative, backed by the Trump administration, aims to increase efficiency and accountability within the federal government.
How it Works
According to Musk, federal employees will receive an email asking them to summarize their accomplishments from the previous week.
If they fail to respond, it will be considered a resignation.
A spokesperson from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) confirmed the plans, stating that employees will need to provide a brief summary of their work by the end of Monday, with their manager copied on the email.
Reactions are Mixed
The initiative has received mixed reactions, with some supporting the move and others condemning it.
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung voiced his support, sharing a screenshot of the email on social media and calling it a “good idea.”
On the other hand, the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) labor union has spoken out against the plan, calling it “cruel and disrespectful” and threatening to challenge any unlawful terminations.
The Bigger Picture
This move is part of Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) efforts to slash waste across the federal government.
Recently, DOGE discovered 4 million active credit cards on the U.S. government’s books, with 90 million unique transactions totaling $40 billion in spending.
President Donald Trump has been supportive of Musk’s work, encouraging him to be “more aggressive” in his efforts to make the government more efficient.
What’s Next?
As the federal government continues to push for greater accountability and efficiency, it remains to be seen how this new initiative will play out.
With the threat of resignation looming for those who fail to respond, federal employees will need to take this new requirement seriously.
Will this move lead to greater productivity and efficiency, or will it create more problems for federal workers?
Only time will tell.