Safety Labs by Slice How HSE Professionals can Understand the Impact of Business Models on Safety Culture
Apr 11, 2022
Tanya Hewitt, founder of Beyond Safety Compliance, shares her insights as a safety regulations expert. She discusses the detrimental impact of profitability-driven models on safety culture and advocates for internal expertise in decision-making. Through compelling case studies, she shows how safety professionals can elevate their influence and drive change in leadership. Tanya emphasizes the need for a shift from command and control to servant leadership and encourages organizations to cultivate strong safety cultures that prioritize values over mere compliance.
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Profit-Driven Model's Impact
- The current prevalent business model emphasizes maximizing shareholder value, often at the expense of employees and the environment.
- This profit-driven model has led to societal issues like income inequality and climate change.
Value Internal Expertise
- Relying solely on board directives, often profit-driven, limits organizational growth.
- Organizations should value internal expertise, especially from safety professionals, for holistic planning and resource allocation.
Broader Stakeholder Model
- Stakeholders extend beyond shareholders, CEOs, and boards.
- They also include employees, customers, neighbors, and the environment affected by the business.
