company man

Employer's faithful servant

A company man is an employee whose primary loyalty lies with his employer, often at the expense of personal convictions or solidarity with coworkers.

The term can be neutral—describing someone reliable and dedicated—but often carries suspicion, implying someone who won't challenge management or who prioritizes corporate interests over colleagues: Don't expect him to back the union; he's a company man.

conformist

suit

Matched formal garments

functionary · team player · white-collar · middle manager · cog · paper-pusher · sycophant · flunky · toady · bootlicker

devoted

loyal

Firm in allegiance

reliable · trustworthy · steadfast · stalwart · true-blue · unwavering · dependable · conscientious · hardworking · industrious

Categories
Opposites
loyalty and conformity

company manwhistleblower

Insider who reports misconduct

dissident · rebel · Edward Snowden · leaker · troublemaker

independence and career orientation

company manfree agent

Unsigned professional seeking employment

entrepreneur · lone wolf · maverick · nonconformist · individualist

labor relations

company manunion man

Organized labor supporter

labor organizer · shop steward · Jimmy Hoffa · union activist · labor advocate

Family

man, company, companion, manual, accompany, humanity, accompanying, accompanied, companies

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Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G