For several months, the Department of Defense has asked its civilian employees to submit an email detailing five of their accomplishments from the previous week, consistent with the February 27, 2025, Secretary of Defense memorandum, "Guidance for Department of Defense Civilian Employees on Responding to the Office of Personnel Management's 'What You Did Last Week' Email." This initiative provided leaders and supervisors with additional insights into their employees' contributions, fostered accountability, and helped to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and effectiveness throughout the Department.
On May 23, 2025, the Official Performing the Duties of Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Mr. Jules W. Hurst III, informed the DoD civilian workforce via email that the Department would conclude the weekly "What You Did Last Week" initiative on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, and asked employees to share in their final submission one concrete idea to enhance efficiency or root out waste. The Department remains committed to driving meaningful change in support of the mission.
