As the doors at the Grimaldi Forum opened to the 2025 Monaco Employment Forum, Monaco Life was joined at the threshold by countless eager jobseekers hoping to secure an exciting position in the Principality. Among the additions to the programme at this year’s event, which will run until 6pm on 24th February, are a new luxury pavilion, an expanded yachting section, and the possibility of undertaking on-the-spot interviews with top employers in Monaco.
On the morning of 24th February, the Monaco Employment Forum was opened to the waiting public. Monaco Life was among those through the doors early in the day, present to hear key insights from industry representatives and high-ranking officials from the Principality, including Acting Minister of State Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Social Affairs and Health Christophe Robino, and President of the National Council Thomas Brezzo.
The 2025 edition of the Monaco Employment Forum introduced several new features to its programme, each designed to enhance job recruitment in the Principality. Among the most pertinent additions is a dedicated luxury sector pavilion, reflecting the growing demand for skilled professionals in high-end retail and hospitality in Monaco. The presence of the yachting industry has also expanded this year, with numerous companies from the sector signing up with the goal of building their teams.
Housing solutions for seasonal workers were also addressed at the event. Through a new partnership with CROUS, certain seasonal workers in Monaco will be able to access accommodation options in Nice and surrounding areas.
Additionally, the event embraced the increased use of digital tools, such as QR codes for instant access to information and dedicated interview spaces.
In his opening speech, Robino stated, “This year, we’ve expanded both the sectors and the initiative as a whole, introducing a new luxury pavilion and an enhanced yachting section. Our focus remains on sourcing local talent and supporting them, which is why we’ve also added a dedicated interview space for employers and candidates to connect on the spot. This streamlines the hiring process and increases opportunities for both sides. I want to thank everyone who made this edition our best yet.”
Meanwhile, Berro-Amadeï added, “We aim to bridge the gap between education and employment, ensuring a smooth transition for students and young talent, while also creating opportunities for local professionals across all sectors.”
Insights from the Monaco Employment Forum 2025
Since this year’s edition includes a new luxury pavilion, Monaco Life spoke with representatives from Tiffany & Co. and APM Monaco to learn what a local-level event like this can offer high-end, international brands.
Tiffany’s HR Manager explained, “Last year was about discovering the environment; this year, we’re going deeper into the employment process in Monaco.”
He went on to explain that his team’s goal is to secure full employment in the region, with applications encouraged to submit their CVs through Tiffany & Co.’s website or the Monaco Government portal, saying, “We accept applicants from Monaco and surrounding areas, depending on what we can do on employment.”
APM Monaco, which has over 400 boutiques worldwide, also welcomed the opportunity to meet potential candidates in person and encourage them to visit their boutiques directly.
A representative for the brand told Monaco Life, “APM is from Monaco, and we appreciate the opportunity to find great talent for our brand. We have many locations.”
When asked to describe who they are looking to hire, they summed up the ideal candidate as being “chic, fashionable and smiling”.
With the yachting section expanded, Cluster Yachting and Gaëlle Tallarida, the Managing Director of the Monaco Yacht Show, were also keen to share their perspectives on the event.
Carlotta Marengo of Cluster Yachting noted Monaco’s unique positioning, stating, “The Principality is a little space with big opportunities, and not everyone knows everything by going on. This is the best way to let people know.”
She explained that while Cluster Yachting may be a small company at the moment, it is actively looking for crews, project managers, and professionals with expertise in sustainable yachting. Marengo stressed the value of in-person meetings, saying, “It’s great to see firsthand the people who want to apply.”
Meanwhile, Tallarida, the Monaco Yacht Show’s long-time Managing Director and first-time participant at the event, praised the concept, saying it was “a really good initiative for Monaco.”
She added, “We are searching for talent; we recruit every year… Face-to-face contact saves time when selecting the right profile.”
Tallarida also described the forum as “a good meeting point for collecting CVs and candidates.”
In the private security sector, the right-hand man of the CEO of Boss Sécurité Privée stressed the importance of professionalism in hiring.
“We want someone punctual, in nice clothes, and with nice hair. Seeing them here, I can make a better judgment than online,” he explained, before adding that the team is hiring exclusively for work in Monaco.
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