Development of headcount

HHLA had a total of 5,937 employees at the end of 2018. Compared with the previous year’s total, the number of employees increased by 356, or 6.4 %. In addition, HHLA used an annual average of 760 employees of Gesamthafenbetriebs-Gesellschaft (previous year: 710).

The three-year average headcount trend is one of the targets agreed with the Executive Board and is taken into account when determining Executive Board remuneration. Achieving the agreed target range triggers the payment of a corresponding bonus.  Corporate governance, remuneration report

Further details on headcount development can be found in the Management Report.  Employees, staffing levels