Wednesday evening saw the launch of the 2nd edition of the Guide de l'Employeur a Monaco (Monaco Employer's Guide).

The launch took place in Fusion on the Port where guests were treated to aperitifs and presented with a copy of the guide. In spite of the dreadful weather, members and friends of the Junior Chamber Monaco (JCEM) turned out in force, as well as several leading figures of the Principality's business community. The two editors addressed a packed room, explaining the aim of the directory is to answer the most common questions asked by employers and employees who are new to Monaco. Information about legal, social and tax issues are included in the directory, as well as extracts of relevant legislation, and information on how to sign up to the JCEM's environmental charter (Charte Responsabilite Societale Monegasque).

As part of the international network of junior chambers of commerce, the JCEM has about 100 members, 60 of which are active. Membership is open to anyone who lives or works in Monaco or the neighbouring communities and who's between 18 and 40 years old. The organisation actively supports business life in the Principality with several projects, some of which have now become firm fixtures in the calendar. Two years ago they launched the environmental charter to encourage sustainable development amongst Monegasque companies. They hold competitions for new enterprise creation, weekly networking happy hours, and regular business breakfast and dinner discussions. Their initiatives also include charitable and social actions, such as the No Finish Line relay race, originally organised by JCEM, which now takes place in November every year to raise money for children.

If you'd like to get hold of a copy of the Employer's Guide, it costs 25 euros and is available from the JCEM. It is however in French only, but then if you're going to do business in Monaco, it's a good idea to learn the local language.