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Toby Longhurst

Director of Cloudstaff Staff Experience | Expert in Culture, Engagement, and Strategic Communications | Linkedin

Toby Longhurst is an accomplished media and communications professional with over 20 years of diverse experience spanning print, radio, and corporate communications. As Director of Cloudstaff Staff Experience (CSX), he leads efforts to cultivate a vibrant culture, drive employee engagement, and enhance the overall staff experience to support long-term retention.

He manages a wide range of programs and services including internal communications, multimedia studio production, large-scale events and team building, staff engagement and rewards initiatives, satisfaction and engagement monitoring, corporate social responsibility (CSR), community outreach, and guest services. Toby’s strategic communication skills and passion for creating memorable experiences foster strong connections and alignment within Cloudstaff’s community.

Dedicated to building connected and engaged teams, Toby focuses on shaping an environment where employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered—contributing to both individual growth and organizational success.

Toby Longhurst

NEON-Powered Manager Engagement: Closing the AI Adoption Gap 

By Toby Longhurst  How can organisations improve employee AI adoption in the workplace? Managers play a central role by creating the confidence, time, and support teams need to use AI in everyday work. This article explores how NEON helps leaders and employees build AI readiness together across a global workforce.    Why AI Use Often Stalls  Most leaders assume the barrier to AI adoption is […]

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Matthew Rutter, General Manager of APAC Operations at Cloudstaff

Cloudstaff Appoints Matthew Rutter as Head of APAC Operations Amid Global Expansion

The appointment will strengthen APAC leadership while supporting Cloudstaff’s international growth.  By Toby Longhurst  Clark, Philippines, March 12, 2026 –  Cloudstaff is building out its regional leadership in step with its global growth, and the Asia-Pacific is a key part of that picture. The company has appointed Matthew Rutter to the newly established role of General Manager APAC, bringing dedicated senior leadership to a region that

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Why Remote Team Employee Engagement Can’t Wait Until January—Especially in December

By Toby Longhurst  Being with a virtual staffing company that services different industries worldwide, I know for a fact that December looks different for every business.  For e-commerce, logistics, and digital services teams, it’s all hands on deck due to peak volume, tight deadlines, and round-the-clock coordination across time zones.  For others, it’s a window

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Benefits of Choosing Outsourcing Company with High Employee Retention Rates  

By Toby Longhurst Outsourcing has evolved into more than just a cost-saving measure. In fact, it has become a strategic move to enhance efficiency and sharpen focus on what truly drives growth.  But with countless options out there, not every outsourcing partner delivers the same level of value. Here’s a crucial question: What often distinguishes

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