6. Staff costs
The table below describes the evolution of the employees of the Group between the years 2014 and 2013. The decrease is primarily due to the sale of the service division.
|
|
Year ended 31 December, |
|
|
|
2014 |
2013 |
|
Number of employees on 31 December |
417 |
810 |
|
Total |
417 |
810 |
The average number of employees of the continuing operations during the years 2014 and 2013 was:
|
|
Year ended 31 December, |
|
|
|
2014 |
2013 |
|
Key Management |
4 |
4 |
|
Laboratory staff |
353 |
348 |
|
Administrative staff |
64 |
67 |
|
Total |
421 |
419 |
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
|
|
Year ended 31 December, |
|
|
(thousands of €) |
2014 |
2013 |
|
Wages and salaries |
(26,891) |
(26,260) |
|
Social security costs |
(7,468) |
(6,363) |
|
Pension costs |
(1,454) |
(1,260) |
|
Other personnel costs |
(2,635) |
(2,097) |
|
Total personnel costs |
(38,447) |
(35,979) |
The other personnel costs mainly relate to costs for warrants granted of €2.2 million (2013: €1.8 million). For the costs of warrants granted, see note 32.