The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has instructed employees to stop sending weekly performance update emails previously required by the Office of Personnel Management. An email was sent to staffers from the NIH Executive Secretariat clarifying that the agency manages its own performance review process. This change is seen as a potential move away from directives associated with Elon Musk's initiatives, amid concerns about cybersecurity risks. The inconsistency in experiences among different agencies suggests a divided response to the requirements.
NIH has announced that employees should disregard directives from OPM regarding weekly performance emails, suggesting a shift in agency policy under new leadership.
Cybersecurity experts have raised concerns about the emails' potential risks to national security, advising employees to avoid including classified information.
The NIH's decision may indicate that the newly appointed director, Jay Bhattacharya, is willing to diverge from Elon Musk’s influence and directives.
The situation reflects differing experiences among federal employees, with many reporting inconsistent requirements regarding performance reporting via email.
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