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Our people (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Number and average number of employees [abstract]  
Summary of Geographical Distribution of Staff
Our monthly average staff numbers by geographical distribution were as follows:
202420232022
North America22,474 23,562 23,740 
United Kingdom11,816 12,457 12,490 
Western Continental Europe22,533 23,580 22,717 
Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa & Middle East and Central & Eastern Europe54,458 55,133 55,182 
111,281 114,732 114,129 
Summary of Reportable Segment Distribution of Staff
Their reportable segment distribution was as follows:
202420232022
Global Integrated Agencies95,053 97,838 97,288 
Public Relations7,742 8,377 8,125 
Specialist Agencies8,486 8,517 8,716 
111,281 114,732 114,129 
Summary of Staff Costs
Staff costs1 include:
202420232022
£m£m£m
Wages and salaries5,622 5,879 5,721 
Cash-based incentive plans242 233 293 
Share-based incentive plans (note 21)109 140 122 
Social security costs692 715 689 
Pension costs (note 22)215 213 205 
Severance61 78 44 
Other staff costs820 879 1,092 
 7,761 8,137 8,166 
Note
1Additional staff costs of £137 million (2023: £71 million, 2022: £16 million) are included within Restructuring and transformation costs disclosed in note 3.
Summary of Compensation for Key Management Personnel
Compensation for key management personnel includes:
202420232022
£m£m£m
Short-term employee benefits27 28 30 
Pensions and other post-retirement benefits1 1 1 
Share-based payments19 30 30 
47 59 61