Hello.
I am trying to use "spend" or "spends" with "staff" correctly:
"My staff spends more time on work" or "My staff spend more time on work"
Thanks kindly in advance
MrS
Staff spends or Staff spend?
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Re: Staff spends or Staff spend?
Both possible. AmE prefers the singular.