Cherries
oil on canvas
22 x 20 in
1981
Penny Machines
oil on canvas
23¾ x 29¾ in
1961
Stack of Books
oil on canvas
30 x 24 in
n.d.
Seven Suckers
oil on canvas
19 x 23 in
1970
Twin Jackpots
oil on canvas
30 x 46 in
1962
Ties
oil on canvas
20 x 26 in
1980
Notes 1-5
For the year ended 31 December 2010
- 1. General information
- 2. Segment information
- 3. Operating costs
- 4. Share of results of associates
- 5. Our people
5. Our people
Our staff numbers averaged 101,387 against 105,318 in 2009 and 97,438 in 2008, including acquisitions. Their geographical distribution was as follows:
| 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 25,546 | 25,004 | 24,493 |
| UK | 9,620 | 9,704 | 8,971 |
| Western Continental Europe | 21,154 | 22,230 | 19,448 |
| Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa & Middle East and Central & Eastern Europe | 45,067 | 48,380 | 44,526 |
| 101,387 | 105,318 | 97,438 |
Their operating sector distribution was as follows:
| 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising and Media Investment Management | 42,424 | 42,906 | 45,754 |
| Consumer Insight | 28,167 | 28,325 | 14,934 |
| Public Relations & Public Affairs | 7,364 | 7,325 | 7,682 |
| Branding & Identity, Healthcare and Specialist Communications | 23,432 | 26,762 | 29,068 |
| 101,387 | 105,318 | 97,438 |
At the end of 2010 staff numbers were 104,052 (2009: 98,759, 2008: 112,262). Including all employees of associated undertakings, this figure was approximately 146,000 at 31 December 2010 (2009: 138,000, 2008: 135,000).
Total staff costs were made up as follows:
| 2010 £m | 2009 £m | 2008 £m |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Wages and salaries | 3,696.8 | 3,614.1 | 3,044.6 |
| Cash-based incentive plans | 271.9 | 122.9 | 151.4 |
| Share-based incentive plans (note 22) | 70.4 | 54.9 | 62.3 |
| Social security costs | 450.1 | 442.5 | 346.4 |
| Pension costs (note 23) | 120.6 | 116.4 | 98.3 |
| Other staff costs | 828.9 | 766.2 | 648.8 |
| 5,438.7 | 5,117.0 | 4,351.8 | |
| Staff cost to revenue ratio | 58.3% | 58.9% | 58.2% |
Included above are charges of £7.7 million (2009: £6.1 million, 2008: £5.1 million) for share-based incentive plans in respect of key management personnel (who comprise the directors of the Group). Further details of compensation for key management personnel is disclosed in Directors' remuneration and other statutory information.