MAW Men At Work

What MAW Men At Work does

MAW Men At Work is an Italian employment agency (Agenzia per il lavoro) that operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of W Group, a diversified Italian business conglomerate. The company provides temporary staffing (somministrazione), permanent executive search and selection (Search & Selection), vocational training (Formazione), outplacement services, and active labor market policies to enterprises and job seekers across Italy. Founded with Ministry of Labor authorization dated 29 November 2004, MAW is headquartered in Brescia and serves clients through a network of more than 16 branch offices spanning Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, Piedmont, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and Molise.

The company's core technology is a digital employment platform comprising a public job portal (www.maw.it) with 3,000+ active listings, an authenticated Reserved Area (Area Riservata) for candidates, companies, and workers, iOS and Android mobile applications, and electronic signature (FEA) plus document, timesheet, and invoicing management tools. Digital channels are complemented by a physical branch network and on-site recruiting events at universities, technical schools (ITS), and public employment centers. The company holds formal Italian compliance certifications including Modello 231, GDPR, WCAG accessibility, and D.Lgs. 24/2023 whistleblowing procedures.

MAW earns revenue through transaction-based fees on temporary staffing contracts (acting as employer of record for payroll, compliance, and administration), professional services fees for permanent placement and executive search, funded and continuing education training programs, and outplacement engagements. Customer industries are diversified across manufacturing (e.g., Thyssenkrupp Rothe Erde Italy), food and beverage, steel, hospitality, tourism, agriculture, construction, and large-scale retail (GDO). The go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales, self-service digital tools for SMBs, and recruitment events targeting job seekers, university students, and career changers.

Name

MAW Men At Work

Legal name

MAW S.p.A.

Website

https://www.maw.it/en/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

MAW Men At Work is an Italian employment agency providing temporary staffing, permanent placement, training, and digital HR tools to enterprises and job seekers across Italy through 16+ branch offices and an online platform with mobile apps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Employment and Staffing Services

NAICS

Professional Employer Organizations (56133), Temporary Help Services (56132), Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Employer Organization (PEO) / Co-Employment Services (BPACAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

High-Volume / High-Turnover Temp Staffing (BPACACAF)

Keywords

• Temporary staffing services
• Executive search selection
• Employment agency Italy
• Workforce solutions
• HR consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brescia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Staff Leasing (Somministrazione): MAW places temporary workers with client companies. The company acts as the employer of record, handling payroll, compliance, and administrative tasks while charging client companies for the staffing services based on worker hours/contracts.
2. Search & Selection: Retained or contingency-based recruitment services for permanent placement of mid-to-senior level candidates in client companies.
3. Training (Formazione): Vocational training and professional development services for both workers and companies, including funded training and continuing education programs.
4. Outplacement: Career transition and placement services for companies undergoing restructuring or workforce reductions.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MAW is an Italian employment agency (Agenzia per il lavoro) that provides temporary worker staffing (somministrazione), permanent placement through search & selection, vocational training, outplacement, and active labor policies. The company acts as the employer of record for temporary workers, handling payroll, compliance, and administration while charging client companies for staffing services. It serves both job seekers (through a digital platform with 3,000+ active listings) and corporate clients across manufacturing, hospitality, retail, agriculture, and construction sectors throughout Italy.

Product overview

MAW is an Italian employment agency (Agenzia per il lavoro) providing a comprehensive HR services ecosystem. The core platform combines a digital job portal (MAW Platform) with mobile access via the MAW App, enabling job seekers to browse over 3,000 active listings, register, and track applications. For companies, MAW offers integrated staffing solutions including temporary worker staffing (Somministrazione), executive search and selection (Search & Selection), training programs (Formazione), digital management tools (Strumenti Digitali), and outplacement services. The digital tools module provides electronic signature (FEA), document management, reporting, and timesheet management. The reserved area (Area Riservata) serves as the unified portal for candidates, companies, and workers to manage their respective workflows.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Somministrazione (Staff Leasing / Temporary Staffing) Temporary worker staffing service connecting companies with qualified candidates through fixed-term and indefinite contracts. MAW acts as the employer of record, handling payroll, compliance, and administrative tasks while charging client companies for staffing services based on worker hours/contracts.
• Search & Selection (Ricerca e Selezione)

Quantifiable outcome

• 3000+ active job offers across Italy

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered local, client, regional, core and supporting.

• Afol MetropolitanalocalGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 June 2026Public employment services organization in Milan area. MAW participates in Job Day events organized by Afol in collaboration with local municipalities to connect job seekers with employers.
• Thyssenkrupp Rothe Erde Italy S.p.A.clientChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 June 2026Major steel bearings manufacturer. MAW organizes recruiting days to source metalworking operatives for the company's Visano plant, placing temporary workers who may transition to permanent positions.
• Ingegneria ItaliaregionalGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 May 2026Italian engineering professional community and network. MAW participates in Convivium events targeting engineering students, graduates, and professionals for technical sector recruitment.
• Università Gabriele D'AnnunzioregionalGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 May 2026University in Pescara, Italy. MAW participates in Career Day events, conducting Talent Park activities, speed dating sessions, and direct recruitment on campus.
• W GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAW is a subsidiary of W Group, an HR services ecosystem. W Group provides governance, shared services, and strategic direction. The group includes multiple HR-related companies and Officina Futuro Fondazione W Group for training initiatives.
• Officina Futuro Fondazione W GroupsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining foundation of W Group focused on professional development and skills training. MAW refers candidates and companies for training programs and collaborates on workforce development initiatives.
• AccessiWaysupportingTechnology or IntegrationDigital accessibility partner providing an accessibility widget and compliance with WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) for the MAW website, making the platform usable by people with disabilities.
• Public Employment Centers (Centri per l'Impiego)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional public employment services including centers in Orzinuovi, Campobasso, and other areas. MAW collaborates on recruiting days and workforce placement programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Randstad Italia: Italian subsidiary of global staffing leader Randstad. Directly comparable as a full-service employment agency offering temporary staffing, permanent placement, and HR solutions across all of MAW's verticals in Italy.
• Orienta: Italian staffing and HR services group. Competes with MAW in temporary staffing and search & selection across Italy, with a comparable multi-vertical portfolio and agency license.
• Adecco Italia: Italian arm of global staffing major The Adecco Group. Competes head-to-head with MAW in somministrazione, search & selection, training, and outplacement across Italy, with comparable branch coverage and digital platform.
• Gi Group: Italy-origin global staffing and HR services firm. Closely comparable in model and Italian footprint, with additional international reach; competes across temporary staffing, permanent placement, training, and outplacement.
• Synergie Italia: Italian staffing company with similar somministrazione, ricerca e selezione, formazione, and outplacement service portfolio. Operates a comparable multi-branch Italian network targeting the same SME and enterprise clients.
• Etjca: Italian staffing agency with broad multi-sector coverage and Italian branch presence. Comparable to MAW in somministrazione and ricerca e selezione services for SMEs and enterprises.
• Lavorint: Italian temporary staffing and permanent placement agency. Comparable to MAW in operating model, branch-based distribution, and focus on industrial, commercial, and services sectors.
• Manpower Italia: Italian subsidiary of ManpowerGroup. Direct competitor in temporary staffing and permanent placement across Italian regions, with similar employer-of-record model and multi-vertical coverage.
• Umana: Italy-origin staffing agency with nationwide branch network. Directly comparable to MAW in temporary staffing, permanent placement, and HR services focused on Italian SMEs and mid-market companies.
• Humangest: Italian employment agency offering temporary staffing, permanent placement, training, and outplacement. Direct competitor in MAW's primary verticals with similar nationwide branch strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/at_maw
• Facebookfacebook.com/MAWmenatworkspa

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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