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.