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Denise Prudhomme, a 60-year-old Wells Fargo employee in Tempe, was found dead at her desk on Tuesday, August 20. She had arrived at work on Friday, August 16, but didn't leave the office and was not noticed missing until several days later.
Wells Fargo Employee Dies in Company's Cubicle
According to CBS News, workers noticed a bad smell coming from Prudhomme's cubicle on the third floor. When security checked, they found her slumped over at her desk. The police say there were no clear signs of foul play, but they are still investigating how she died.
Employees are worried and upset that Wells Fargo employee's death went unnoticed for so long, even though the building has security around the clock. The company had to tell Prudhomme's family before letting other workers know what happened.
Wells Fargo said Prudhomme worked in a part of the building with fewer people and is working on better ways to handle situations like this.
According to Daily Mail, Wells Fargo has expressed deep sadness over Prudhomme's death. The company released a statement offering condolences to her family and assuring that they are providing support, including counseling services, to affected employees. Wells Fargo also mentioned that they are reviewing their internal procedures to prevent such incidents in the future.
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Employees Left Horrified
"Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and loved ones during this difficult time. Counselors, through our Employee Assistance Consulting service, are available to support our employees. We are fully cooperating with the Tempe Police Department in their investigation and will direct all further questions to them."
An unnamed employee shared their feelings of devastation, questioning why no one checked on Prudhomme and expressing concern about the lack of communication regarding her death.
The incident has left a somber atmosphere at the office, with many employees struggling to come to terms with the fact that their colleague's passing went unnoticed for several days.
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