Elon Musk's recent email to federal employees highlights the essential need for self-promotion at work, urging them to demonstrate their contributions weekly. This directive comes amid increased layoffs and employer scrutiny, exacerbated by remote work's diminishing visibility of employee activity. Experts describe Musk's management style as fear-based, pointing out that while direct, it emphasizes a critical truth: employees must actively communicate their accomplishments. The current job landscape has shifted power back to employers, making the practice of "managing up" vital for job security in today's competitive environment.
After President Trump said Elon Musk should 'get more aggressive' with slashing federal spending, Musk sent an email to federal employees last Saturday telling them to reply with five things they accomplished in the prior week and cc their manager. Failure to respond would be tantamount to resignation.
Career experts told BI Musk's approach is 'fear-based management.' While blunt, it reflects a core issue: Employers want to know what employees are doing.
It’s a crucial time to make sure your work is visible. Layoffs are sweeping tech and other industries, making transparency even more essential.
Power in the workplace has shifted back to employers after a blip during the pandemic. 'Managing up is more important now than ever,' said Mary Abbajay.
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