Indeed. Companies that fail to recognize this behavior and put a stop to it usually end up in big trouble sooner than later. It is also one kind of employee for whim remote work is a major headache, as they have no defined contribution besides selfpromotional office politics. And let it be clear that I'm not judging the OP personally. I don't know him at all. I'm just reacting to the described behavior which would fit a 2017 remake of Bill Lumbergh.