US government workers were sent an email requiring them to outline their achievements from the previous week or face resignation. This action is part of the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce the federal workforce.
The email followed a statement made by Elon Musk on X, indicating that employees would soon receive a similar request to detail their weekly accomplishments.
A warning that failure to respond would result in resignation was included in the email.
Musk, heading the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), has been leading an external effort to reduce government spending through cutbacks and dismissals.
The emails were sent shortly after Trump’s speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (Cpac). They bore the subject line “What did you do last week?” and were sent by HR.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) confirmed the authenticity of the email, stating the requirement for employees to summarize their weekly accomplishments by Monday.
Trump’s administration aims for an efficient and accountable federal workforce, with agencies determining the next steps following the submissions.
Employees were instructed to list their accomplishments in five bullet points by Monday midnight, avoiding the disclosure of classified information.
The American Federation of Government Employees criticized the email as disrespectful and pledged to challenge any unjust terminations.
Elon Musk later mentioned that many responses had been received, and those individuals should be considered for promotion.
Musk raised concerns about people not working efficiently for the government and the potential misuse of funds through fraudulent means.
Different government departments showed varying responses to the email, with some advising their employees to wait for further instructions.
Trump has supported Musk’s actions to reduce the federal workforce, commending the efforts to improve government efficiency.