Alasdair Wood

Alasdair Wood is a senior executive at WTW (Willis Towers Watson), a global advisory, broking, and solutions company. He holds the position of Work & Rewards Leader for Great Britain and Ireland.13 In this role, Wood specializes in human resources advisory, focusing on areas such as reward strategy, job levelling, incentives, and skills and career architecture.3

As a partner-level consultant, Wood is frequently quoted in WTW's press releases and research publications, providing expert insights on employee attraction, retention, and workplace trends. For example, he has commented on the importance of flexible working arrangements and the need for employers to enhance their overall benefits packages to meet employees' evolving needs.1

Wood's expertise extends to analyzing labor market trends and advising companies on how to navigate changes in work dynamics. He has highlighted the shift towards remote and hybrid work models, noting that UK companies expect 67% of their employees to work either fully remotely or in a hybrid arrangement within three years.2

In his capacity as Work & Rewards Leader, Wood emphasizes the importance of companies adapting to changing work conditions, digitalisation, and alternative sources of talent. He advocates for organizations to place talent at the heart of work changes by understanding employee preferences, aligning work and total rewards programs, and strengthening risk management frameworks.2

Wood's LinkedIn profile confirms his role as Senior Director and Work & Rewards Leader for GB & Ireland at WTW.4 His expertise and insights are valued within the industry, as evidenced by his participation in WTW's HR Summit and his regular contributions to the company's thought leadership content.45