A 60-year-old Wells Fargo employee named Denise Prudhomme was found dead in her cubicle in Arizona four days after clocking in.
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Details On Wells Fargo Employee Death
USA Today reports that Denise Prudhomme clocked in at Wells Fargo in Tempe at 7 a.m. on August 16, but never clocked out. On August 20, security found her at a third-floor desk and called the police.
A bank employee told KPNX that she discovered Prudhomme at her desk while walking around the building. She also mentioned that several people had noticed a foul odor but assumed it was a plumbing issue.
Per NBC News, the Maricopa County medical examiner has yet to determine Denise Prudhomme’s cause of death. Police noted that the preliminary investigation revealed no obvious signs of foul play.
Wells Fargo Reacts To Employee’s Passing
USA Today mentioned that a worker questioned why Wells Fargo didn’t formally address everyone after discovering Prudhomme’s death.
However, the financial service company explained that they had to speak with Prudhomme’s family first.
Additionally, the bank revealed that counselors are available to support employees.
In an exclusive statement to USA Today, Wells Fargo expressed deep sadness over the news and emphasized their commitment to workforce safety.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague, Denise Prudhomme. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones, and we are in contact to ensure they are well supported during this difficult time. We are committed to the safety and wellness of our workforce. Counselors are available to support any employees impacted by this event.”
Social Media Reacts To Bank Employee
Instagram user @sixthegoddis wrote, “And this why you prioritize family, and never these jobs.”
Instagram user @authorjon wrote, “The boss, the Janitor, and security all got some explaining to do because how come y’all didn’t notice.”
While Instagram user @therealcurlyheadlucky wrote, “Nobody walked passed her for 4 days?”
Then Instagram user @authorjon wrote, “The boss, the Janitor, and security all got some explaining to do because how come y’all didn’t notice.”
Another Instagram user @jayehoncho wrote, “YOU ARE JUST A NUMBER don’t give your life to these companies do the bare minimum.”
Instagram user @allaboutalisha_13 wrote, “So she clocked in and NOBODY noticed she didn’t clock out?!”
Finally, Instagram user @shannonthescribe wrote, “They monitor everything, when you clock in, take your break, end your day… HOW nobody noticed?”
