7. Staff costs

7. Staff costs

The table below describes the evolution of our employees between the years 2015 and 2014.

 

Year ended 31 December

 

2015

2014

Number of employees on 31 December

435

417

Total

435

417

The average number of employees of the continuing operations during the years 2015 and 2014 was:

 

Year ended 31 December

 

2015

2014

Key Management

4

4

Laboratory staff

355

353

Administrative staff

66

64

Total

425

421

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

 

Year ended 31 December

(thousands of €)

2015

2014

Wages and salaries

(33,676)

(26,891)

Social security costs

(7,328)

(7,468)

Pension costs

(1,456)

(1,454)

Other personnel costs

(4,574)

(2,635)

Total personnel costs

(47,034)

(38,447)

The other personnel costs mainly relate to costs for warrants granted of €2.9 million (2014: €2.2 million). For the costs of warrants granted, see note 30.