Navigating the intricate landscape of ensuring compliance with safety regulations while simultaneously nurturing a robust safety culture across diverse locations is a formidable challenge faced by multinational corporations. Each country presents its own set of unique local regulations, workforce dynamics, and organisational complexities, which means that establishing a consistent and effective safety performance is not a one-size-fits-all endeavour. Instead, it demands the development and implementation of tailored strategies that harmoniously balance the necessity for regulatory compliance with the need for cultural cohesion within the organisation. Multinational corporations must adeptly navigate these multifaceted challenges to foster a unified, proactive safety culture that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries.

In every organisation, safety is a critical priority, with leaders often setting ambitious safety goals to protect their workforce. Despite these good intentions, many safety programs fail to deliver the expected results. The root cause often lies not in the lack of resources or commitment but in strategic misalignment—where safety goals are disconnected from the daily activities that drive operations. 

This article explores the concept of strategic safety misalignment, identifies the reasons it occurs, and offers practical steps to ensure that safety programs are aligned with the realities of day-to-day work and that they succeed.

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