The purpose of the expert workshop is to provide owners and managers of recruitment companies with practical, actionable solutions for understanding, managing, and mitigating the risks of deemed employment within their organizations. It is particularly recommended for leaders who already have a solid knowledge of contracting compliance and wish to deepen their expertise.

The workshop also addresses the specific liabilities of managing directors in relation to deemed employment, offers insights into the audit process conducted by authorities, and provides hands-on guidance on why and how to implement effective Compliance Management Systems (CMS) to reduce risks.

Target group

This advanced session goes beyond the basics and focuses on executive responsibility and strategic compliance management. It's perfect for:

• Owners and managers of recruitment companies
  
  
  

What you will learn

You will learn how to mitigate liability risks as a Managing Director, understand the realities of deemed employment, and gain practical tools to strengthen compliance within your organization.

Key topics covered

• Managing Director liability: What personal risks exist, how likely audits are, and how to prepare effectively.
• Compliance Management Systems (CMS): Why they matter, and how implementing one can reduce risks.
• Audit process: What to expect from an authority-led audit and how to navigate it with confidence.
• Deemed employment in practice: Clear criteria, the grey areas, and how to handle them.
• Industry-specific risks: Comparing IT, Finance, Engineering and other roles – where risks lie and how to mitigate them.
• Case law insights: Real examples from IT and Finance – what went wrong, and how you can do better.
  
  
  

Outcome

Gain peace of mind and control. Turn compliance into a structured process that protects your business and empowers your teams.

 Magdalena Seiler (née Polzin) 

Magdalena is the founder of Staffiant, a legal consultancy for the staffing industry. She brings nearly 10 years of hands-on legal and operational experience from companies like HAYS, SThree, and Westhouse.

Her sessions are:

• Practical, not theoretical
• Focused on commercial impact
• Designed for immediate application in your business