In a bold move, federal employees recently received an email demanding they list their weekly achievements or resign, intensifying the Trump administration's scrutiny of government personnel. The unexpected message, which appeared after Elon Musk's tweet about accountability in the workforce, insisted on five bullet points from each worker before Monday's deadline.
The Office of Personnel Management confirmed the authenticity of the emails, tying them to the administration’s goal of a more efficient federal workforce. Union leaders criticized the approach as disrespectful and promised to contest any unfair dismissals.
Earlier in the day, Trump spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference, expressing dissatisfaction with federal employees not returning to in-office work. Fascination with cost-cutting reforms linked to Musk, who has previously restructured Twitter in a similar fashion, raised concerns among workers from various agencies facing recent layoffs.
Musk's informal "Department of Government Efficiency" (Doge) is steering significant shifts in federal operations, further prompted by Trump's desire for more aggressive cuts. With growing discontent among employees, the balance between accountability and morale seems increasingly fragile.
