Dr. Lin Xiu earned her Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in 2010 and is currently a Professor in the Department of Management Studies at the University of Minnesota Duluth. She also holds appointments as a Fellow at the Institute on the Environment and as a Research Faculty Member at the Minnesota Population Center. Her research focuses on labor market dynamics, HR analytics, compensation systems, and the intersection of leadership and employee well-being.

Dr. Xiu’s scholarly work has been published in leading academic journals such as the British Journal of Industrial Relations, Journal of Total Rewards, International Journal of Manpower, Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Journal of Economic Psychology, and Personnel Review. She serves as Associate Editor for both the International Journal of Manpower (IJM) and Evidence-Based HRM (EBHRM).

Her academic impact extends beyond publications. She has led special journal issues, reviewed major research funding applications, and managed multiple externally funded grants. Through her consultancy and applied research, Dr. Xiu has contributed to improving organizational practices—such as wellness program design, leadership development and total reward compensation—and informing labor market policy development, including research on Paid Family and Medical Leave initiatives.