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This session is from 12:00pm to 1:00 pm AEST

Managing people in a small accounting firm can be one of the most rewarding and challenging parts of running a business. Many firm owners find themselves navigating complex situations without formal HR training, from understanding employment obligations and managing leave requests, to addressing performance issues and having difficult conversations. Getting it wrong can lead to frustration, disengaged employees, or even legal risk.

This session provides a practical foundation for managing people with confidence. It covers the key areas every business owner or team leader needs to understand, combining clear, plain-English guidance on employment obligations with practical tools for managing performance and having effective conversations. The focus is on helping you build capability, reduce risk, and create a more productive and engaged team.

Topics covered

• Overview of generations in today’s workforce
• Overview of Australian employment law and minimum entitlements (NES)
• Understanding employment types (full-time, part-time, casual, contractors)
• Key considerations when managing leave (annual, personal, parental, etc.)
• Managing flexible work requests and new workplace changes (e.g. right to disconnect)
• Identifying and addressing performance issues early
• Practical steps for managing underperformance
• Reducing the risk of unfair dismissal and general protections claims

Learning outcomes

Participants will build confidence in managing people by understanding their legal obligations and developing practical skills to address performance issues early, have clearer conversations, and reduce risk in their business.

Recommended for

This session is ideal for public practitioners, firm owners, and team leaders who are responsible for managing people and want a clear, practical understanding of both compliance requirements and day-to-day people management.

Meet your speaker, Karen Kirton

Karen Kirton is a leadership and workplace culture speaker who helps leaders build engaged, high performing teams. She founded Amplify HR on the belief that when people are supported and aligned with strategy, growth follows. With degrees in Business and Psychology and over 20 years in HR, Karen has delivered 200 plus webinars and workshops and hosted more than 150 podcast episodes.

She is the author of the Amazon best seller Great People, Great Business. Karen speaks on leadership, culture, engagement, retention, the future of work and flexible workplaces. Audiences leave with practical steps and ideas they can apply quickly.