The path from CPO to COO, employee choice in RTOs, and job ads for narcissists?

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May 6, 2025 • 21 mins

This week, we discuss why HR professionals are naturally positioned for C-suite operations roles, examining the journey of Hinge's Angel Franklin from CPO to COO and why this transition shouldn't be considered unusual. We also dive into MongoDB's approach to hybrid work models, and fascinating research on how job ad language may inadvertently attract candidates with narcissistic tendencies and what this means for recruitment strategies. Connect: with Steven Huang on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thestevenhuang/ or sign up for his newsletter: https://setthesetting.substack.com/ with Stacey Nordwall on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceynordwall/ Articles: Why it’s not far-fetched for HR pros to dream of being COO Giving employees a choice when to be in the office Why is your boss a narcissist? Blame the job ad that got them hired

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