POLL: Do you support weekly performance reports for federal workers?

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DOGE leader Elon Musk is urging federal workers to provide a weekly list of five bullet points detailing their accomplishments.

This directive, aimed at increasing accountability and efficiency within government operations, reflects Musk’s private-sector approach to productivity. He argued that such transparency would help identify redundancies and streamline workflows, aligning with his system optimization vision. Some federal employees embraced the idea, seeing it as a chance to showcase their contributions and justify their roles.

However, resistance emerged from agencies like the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, where officials expressed concerns over the feasibility of quantifying complex, long-term projects in a simple list. Other critics within these agencies argued that Musk’s proposal oversimplifies the nuanced nature of public-sector work, potentially undervaluing efforts that don’t yield immediate, tangible results. For instance, a spokesperson from the EPA claimed that environmental research and policy development can’t be reduced to weekly checklists without distorting priorities. Agencies such as the Pentagon, FBI, and DoD have also posed resistance for their own reasons.

In contrast, supporters, including some congressional leaders, praised the move, asserting that it could expose inefficiencies and curb bureaucratic bloat—a sentiment Musk himself echoed on social media. Detractors warned that it might foster a culture of micromanagement, alienating skilled workers and discouraging creative problem-solving. 

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