As Senior Vice President and Benefits Consultant at Corporate Synergies, Harrison J. Newman is a trusted expert in employee benefits strategy with 16+ years of industry experience. He partners with HR and finance leaders to design benefits programs that do more than check a box — they build company culture, attract and retain top talent, and drive long-term business success.
Harrison works with organizations ranging from 50 to 5,000 employees, bringing a proactive approach to managing healthcare costs while ensuring benefits remain a competitive advantage. He helps companies allocate resources to the benefits that provide the most value, striking the delicate balance between financial sustainability and a strategy that reinforces company identity, values, and workforce priorities.
An active leader in the HR community, Harrison serves as VP of Communications for NYC SHRM and hosts the Talk HR podcast. A sought-after speaker, he shares his expertise on industry panels, podcasts, and conferences, including SHRM24. He lives on Long Island, NY, with his wife and three children.
When employees feel supported in every aspect of their lives, they bring their full potential to work — creating value that resonates throughout the organization. Here are four ways culture-driven benefits deliver meaningful returns,