• The Pentagon has ended mandatory weekly “five things” productivity reports for civilian employees, replacing them with a requirement to submit weekly ideas to reduce waste or improve efficiency.
  • Initially introduced by Elon Musk in February as part of a federal streamlining initiative under President Trump, the reports faced resistance from agencies like the DOD and FBI.
  • This shift aligns with broader changes across government agencies, aiming to foster innovation while reducing bureaucratic burdens.

The Pentagon has announced the end of the mandatory weekly “five things” productivity reports for civilian employees, according to an email sent on Friday by Jay Hurst, acting Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. The move comes months after these reports were introduced in February during Elon Musk’s oversight of the Department of Government Efficiency, part of a broader initiative under President Donald Trump to streamline federal operations.

Instead of weekly productivity updates, employees are now required to submit at least one idea each week aimed at reducing waste or improving efficiency, with submissions due every Wednesday. This shift reflects broader changes across U.S. government agencies, several of which have abandoned similar reporting requirements introduced earlier this year.

Background on the Reporting Initiative

The weekly reports were initially mandated by Elon Musk, who was temporarily leading the White House’s push to reduce bureaucracy and increase accountability. Musk announced in February via his platform, X, that federal employees would need to outline their weekly accomplishments or face potential resignation.

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However, the initiative faced resistance from multiple agencies, including the Department of Defense (DOD), State Department, and FBI, which raised concerns about national security and practicality. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) later clarified that the initiative was voluntary and that no specific use for the reports had been outlined, according to The Washington Post.

Implications of the Change

The Pentagon’s decision mirrors similar moves by other agencies, such as the National Institutes of Health, which ended its own weekly efficiency emails in April. While the new feedback-based system at the Pentagon aims to foster innovation, its long-term effectiveness remains to be seen.

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