Former Ubisoft executives are now before the courts after the big scandals were unveiled in 2020.
The world of video games goes through a new zone of turbulence. From this Monday, Three former Ubisoft -Senior executives appear in front of the Bobigny Criminal Court. You are accused of having set up for several years, a Climate of sexual and moral harassment Within one of the largest studios in the sector.
Serious facts that were unveiled by 2020 for Ubisoft
Everything dates from the summer of 2020. Anonymous statements appear on social networks. Several surveys published by liberation and Numérama are highlighting the veil A poisonous culture that is well installed in Ubisoft office. The first heads fell very quickly. Serge HascoëtNumber 2 of the group, steps back. Thomas François Et Guillaume Patrux are licensed. Today all three are faced with justice.
The facts that are claimed against these Ubisoft employees are particularly difficult. Sexist insults, racist comments, displaced gestures, public humiliations… the certificates create an alarming table in everyday life that many employees experience. The case of Thomas FrançoisWith the nickname “Tommy”, attention draws attention. The former editorial vice president is accused of being imposed Humiliating, violent and repressed behaviors. Certain stories are cold in the back: the employees who are forced to make the pear tree in the skirt, which is tied together with chairs and is smeared with felt or surprised in the freedom.
A corporate culture pointed out
In addition to individual actions, this experiment emphasizes A faulty corporate culture. Several employees claim to have alerted human resources. Vain. Ubisoft's HR inconsistency is one of the central points of this dossier.
These are no longer isolated facts for unions. The problem would be deeply rooted in the organizationAccording to the Solidaires Informatique according to the origin of the first symptoms. “Ubisoft has left it too long,” regret the employees of the employees.
Nine victims were founded. All describe significant, sometimes traumatic situations. Some still suffer today Important mental disorders. Many explain that they have long been silent For fear of reprisals or the weight of the professional environment. In short, Ubisoft in full storm.
The former managers in turn reject the allegations. Serge Hascoëts' lawyer says that he “denies that he has molested someone” and that he “was never aware of the reprehensible actions”. An argument that the civil parties are very controversial.
Source: AFP
