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All staff have vs All staff has

Both phrases are fine/correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'All staff have' is used to refer to a plural group of people, while 'all staff has' is used to refer to the entire staff as a singular entity.
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Last updated: July 22, 2024

All staff have

This phrase is correct when referring to a plural group of people.

Use 'all staff have' when you are talking about a group of staff members, indicating that they collectively possess or do something.

Examples:

  • All staff have been informed about the new policy.
  • All staff have different responsibilities within the organization.

Alternatives:

  • The staff have
  • The entire staff have

All staff has

This phrase is correct when referring to the entire staff as a singular entity.

Use 'all staff has' when you are treating the entire staff as a single unit, indicating that it possesses or does something collectively.

Examples:

  • All staff has access to the employee lounge.
  • All staff has a role to play in achieving our goals.

Alternatives:

  • The staff has
  • The entire staff has

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