diff --git a/packages/utils/users.ts b/packages/utils/users.ts
index 192955dd9d..7e2cfe97a4 100644
--- a/packages/utils/users.ts
+++ b/packages/utils/users.ts
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ export const getUserLink = (user) => {
 }
 
 export const isStaff = (user) => {
-	return user && STAFF_ROLES.includes(user.role)
+	return !!user && STAFF_ROLES.includes(user.role)
 }
 
 export const isAdmin = (user) => {