The TF1 group hit by a tragedy on its premises.
According to our information, around eight o'clock in the morning, this Thursday, July 7, the body of an employee was found in the Atrium, one of the buildings belonging to the audiovisual company located in Boulogne-Billancourt (Hauts-de- Seine).
He is a 56-year-old man, working for the IT department.
An investigation, entrusted by the Nanterre prosecutor's office to the Boulogne-Billancourt police station, is open for "research into the causes of death".
A psychological unit set up, building employees invited to favor teleworking
The body was taken to the Forensic Institute for an autopsy.
The trail of suicide would be considered.
"It is up to the police investigation to determine the circumstances," said a spokesperson for the TF1 group, confirming "the death of an employee who occurred early this morning on the Atrium site".
“The deputy general manager of the group in charge of human relations went immediately to the site, joined by the emergency services, the police and the labor inspectorate, it is specified.
This employee had worked at TF1 for many years, he was recognized for his expertise, discreet and appreciated by the teams.
We extend our condolences to his family.
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A psychological unit, available to all employees shocked by this tragic event, has been set up in situ.
This Thursday, all the employees of this large nine-storey building were asked not to go to their workplace.
“Following an accident at the Atrium, we ask that you favor teleworking today.
If not possible, you will only be able to access the premises at the end of the morning”, recommends in an internal email that we have obtained, one of the entities present in this building, housing nearly a thousand employees.