# 🎙️ Episode 78: Navigating HR Essentials for 2025 - Strengthen your business. Protect your people. Build with confidence.

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Published: 2025-11-21T17:43:55+00:00
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## Resource

In this week’s episode of The Real Deal Pod with Allister and Geoff, we sit down with Sonya Madsen Mills, a seasoned HR expert who brings more than 25 years of experience to the table. Whether you’re a real estate professional, a mortgage broker, or a small business owner, this conversation delivers the clarity you need to stay compliant and prepared for the changes coming in 2025. From essential HR practices to the biggest compliance mistakes small businesses make, Sonya breaks down what every owner needs to know—without the overwhelm. We also talk about what’s new next year, including the latest requirements around sick leave, wage transparency, and documentation. If you want your business to thrive, attract strong talent, and reduce risk, this episode is a must-listen. 🎧 ⬇️ Tune in now on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube! ➡️ Today’s Guest Sonya Madsen Mills Founder, Madsen HR Consulting Serviceswww.madsenhrconsulting.ca1.604.842.8199sonja@madsenhrconsulting.ca ➡️ Need support on your homeownership journey? We’re here to help. Allister Carrington Realtor, Royal LePage Little Oak www.allistercarrington.com 1.778.990.8703 allister@allistercarrington.com Geoff Lee Mortgage Broker, GLM Mortgage Group www.GLMmortgage.com 1.604.259.1486 geoff@GLMmortgage.com #TheRealDealPod #RealDealPodcast #AllisterCarringtonRealEstate #GLMMortgageGroup #RealEstatePodcast #MortgagePodcast #CanadianRealEstate #BCRealEstate #VancouverRealEstate #FraserValleyRealEstate #RealEstateMarket #MortgageRates #InterestRates #HomeBuyingTips #RealEstateInvesting #MortgageAdvice #CanadianEconomy #MarketUpdate #RealEstateCanada #RealtorLife #MortgageBroker #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #PropertyInvestment #RealEstateExpert #CanadianHousingMarket #HomeOwnership #LoveWhereYouLive #EmpowerAdviseRepresent #RealEstateEducat…

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