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Many employees do not work after hours by choice or because they are inefficient, says the writer. They do so because their workload demands it.
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Teo Yik Ying
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Mr Elon Musk’s recent moves with the Department of Government Efficiency have reignited debates on leadership, workplace culture, and the balance between efficiency and employee well-being.
His aggressive pursuit of operational streamlining – marked by drastic cost-cutting measures and widespread job cuts – has been framed as an effort to drive efficiency.
