Bath-based workplace design and build company Interaction has appointed the former director of hybrid working at the House of Commons as a specialist workplace strategist.
Emma Wharton Love, pictured, was responsible for developing a hybrid working model at the House of Commons during the pandemic involving hundreds of behind-the-scenes staff.
Emma was also on the executive team overseeing the multi-billion pound restoration of the Palace of Westminster and devised its relocation programme.
Prior to this she was a workplace strategist at HOK, the global design and architecture firm, where she advised on major projects including the Guardian News & Media group’s move to new London headquarters in King’s Cross.
At Interaction Emma will apply her extensive experience to leading on complex workplace projects, helping clients future-gaze and tackle key organisational challenges thrown up by the widespread adoption of hybrid and agile working, as well as providing thought leadership.
Privately owned Interaction, which this year celebrates its 30th anniversary, is on a mission to banish boring offices, driven by the desire to create spaces in which people can thrive.
Its services, ranging from workplace strategy and consulting to workplace design, office fit-out and furniture consultancy, have helped the firm create some of the West of England’s most inspiring working environments.
Emma said: “I’m delighted to be joining a creative and forward-thinking company that not only has a real grasp of the complex issues facing organisations and employees as they settle into new ways of working but is also so focused on the wellbeing of those who use their workspaces and decreasing the environmental impact of creating them.
“I’m looking forward to helping clients navigate through their challenges and helping create the perfect conditions for their employees to thrive.”
Interaction managing director Dieter Wood said: “We’re really excited to welcome Emma to our growing team at a time when the traditional workplace is undergoing such fundamental change.
“In such rapidly evolving times, reviewing your workplace strategy is more important than ever. Emma’s extensive knowledge and experience will help ensure that we continue to provide innovative design solutions that promote better ways of working, staff wellbeing and sustainability.”
Interaction’s recent workplace contracts have included cybersecurity firm Immersive Labs’ new Bristol HQ, which boasts scooters, a games room and wellness suite, pictured, and GKN Aerospace’s Global Technology Centre at Filton.
