Lin Grensing-Pophal

Minnesota

B2B Content Marketer and Writer at Freelance

Business journalist and content marketer specializing in HR, employee relations, and digital marketing. #HR #marketing #strategy #tech #smallbusiness #blogger

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AI and Recruitment: How AI Is Reshaping The Hiring Process

2 weeks ago | techrepublic.com | Lin Grensing-Pophal

HR is arguably one of the organizational functions that has been most impacted by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). In fact, I’ve been writing about these impacts since 2017, well before Generative AI (GenAI) made its appearance. HR has been quick to embrace AI technology. That simply makes sense as it is an organizational function that is highly transactional in nature.
The Soft-Skills Crucial for Modern Corporate Leaders

3 weeks ago | hrdailyadvisor.com | Lin Grensing-Pophal

As companies prepare for a future that’s anything but predictable—shaped by fast-moving technology, shifting workforce dynamics, and global uncertainty—the qualities that define strong leadership are evolving. Technical expertise and formal titles still have their place, but they’re no longer what sets the best leaders apart. More than ever, it’s the human side of leadership that matters most—qualities like adaptability, empathy, and the ability to think clearly in the face of change.
Right-Skilling to Future-Proof Your Workplace - HR Daily Advisor

3 weeks ago | hrdailyadvisor.com | Lin Grensing-Pophal

In today’s fast-paced, high-stakes business environment, simply offering more training won’t future-proof a workforce. While broad-based upskilling programs have their place, what organizations increasingly need is a more focused, intentional strategy: right-skilling. A Look at Right-Skilling Right-skilling goes beyond general development. It zeroes in on aligning employee capabilities with the evolving priorities of the business.
Strategic Education Support: How Employers Are Finding Win-Win Solutions - HR Daily Advisor

3 weeks ago | hrdailyadvisor.com | Lin Grensing-Pophal

The go-to career development efforts used by employers today are leadership training (71%) and sharing internal job postings (59%) according to LinkedIn Learning’s Workplace Learning Report 2025: and for good reason. Employees increasingly value both personal and professional training and development—and they’ll stay with employers that provide them with these opportunities. It’s a win-win proposition.
Social Impact as a Second Act

4 weeks ago | nextavenue.org | Lin Grensing-Pophal

Retirement represents a wide range of opportunities for retirees — some choose to kick back and enjoy a well-deserved and well-earned break from the rat race, while others return to work on a full- or part-time basis. Many choose to make an impact in more meaningful ways than their careers provided. Chris Heerlein is CEO at REAP Financial, an investment advisory firm. REAP, he says, works with many retirees who don't step away from work, they step into something more purposeful.
Knowledge Transfer as a Second Act

1 month ago | nextavenue.org | Lin Grensing-Pophal

Brian Smith's first act was hard to follow. In the 1970s, the Australian surfer-turned-entrepreneur used $500 in savings to pursue an unlikely dream: selling sheepskin footwear in America. The boots, known generically as "uggs" down under, already were popular in his homeland when he introduced them to the U.S. In 1995, Smith sold the UGG name, now capitalized and trademarked, to Deckers Outdoor Corporation for $14.6 million.
Learning to Let Go of a Startup

1 month ago | nextavenue.org | Lin Grensing-Pophal

Editor’s note: This article is part of The Great Unretirement, a Next Avenue initiative made possible by the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation and EIX, the Entrepreneur Innovation Exchange. In the sitcom "Modern Family," Claire Dunphy assumes the senior role in Pritchett's Closets & Blinds, the company her father, Jay Pritchett, built from scratch. The transition is tough for both of them.
Cool Benefits You Haven’t Tried That Win Talent Wars

2 months ago | hrdailyadvisor.com | Lin Grensing-Pophal

Attracting and retaining talent is a crucial element in the success of any business. Human capital can make the difference between a struggling company, an ordinary company, and a truly stellar organization. When competing for talent with other employers, it’s easy for businesses to fall into the trap of thinking the only way to hire and retain top performers is to pay more than the competition.
Reframing Workplace Belonging: Cate Prescott’s Integrated Leadership at Verra Mobility

2 months ago | hrdailyadvisor.com | Lin Grensing-Pophal

Cate Prescott is the Chief People Officer and Chief Culture and Belonging Officer at Verra Mobility, a position that reflects both her expertise in human resources and her commitment to embedding inclusion into the company’s operational and cultural fabric. She leads Verra Mobility’s efforts in people strategy, talent development, workplace culture, and diversity and inclusion—a dual role that signals the company’s belief that inclusivity is not a standalone initiative but a business imperative.
Student Loan Relief as an Employee Benefit

2 months ago | hrdailyadvisor.com | Lin Grensing-Pophal

Employers can play a role in helping employees with their student loan repayment needs, and many are doing just that. According to the , student loan debt in the U.S. has reached $1.777 trillion, with 42.7 million borrowers faced with the need to repay the loans they used to at least partially fund their educations. The average amount of those loans (both federal and other) is $41,618, with 4.86% of borrowers in default at the end of 2024.