Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed DOD civilian employees to respond to an email from OPM listing their accomplishments from the prior week to streamline the workforce. President Trump and Elon Musk were also involved in the initiative.
Key Points
Email from OPM requesting 5 accomplishments
Initial pause due to sensitivity of information
Employees directed to reply with basic accomplishments
Pros
Streamlining the civilian workforce
Ensuring employees are engaged and focused on national security
Cons
Potential for employees to feel pressured or monitored