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Workville offers a variety of Meeting Spaces for teams of all sizes. From Private offices, Conference Rooms and our all-new ” War Room”, We will find the right solution for your needs. Book your conference room in NYC today!

To make a Conference room rental in NYC visit Workvillenyc.com/meeting-rooms/

In a recent NYT Op-Ed, the Editorial Board writes, “In reality, there is no utopia at companies like Uber, Lyft, Instacart and Handy, whose workers are often manipulated into working long hours for low wages while continually chasing the next ride or task. These companies have discovered they can harness advances in software and behavioral sciences to old-fashioned worker exploitation, according to a growing body of evidence, because employees lack the basic protections of American law.”

Now 8, 9, 10 years into this new economy that includes self-employment companies like Uber, Airbnb, and Lyft, are things truly improving for the working class?

“Since workers for most gig economy companies are considered independent contractors, not employees, they do not qualify for basic protections like overtime pay and minimum wages.”

It was this basic US law that allowed Uber to grow quickly to 700,000 active drivers in the United States, nearly three times the number of taxi drivers and chauffeurs in the country in 2014. That’s 700,000 “independent contractors” who are not guaranteed the same rights as employees, though they often work longer hours and absorb significant work-related expenses.

But legal battles now ensue across the country, including a recent class-action lawsuit against Lyft brought by drivers in California. Lyft recently agreed pay $27 million to settle the suit.

 

As this new gig economy continues to grow, how can we ensure our workers are treated fairly. Even now, it seems that companies are encouraging workers to overextend, overwork, and sacrifice basic human needs, like, for example, sleep.

Just because you can do it, doesn’t mean you should. Though the companies that employ “independent contractors” seem to suggest otherwise.

That said, now may be the best time in history for entrepreneurs. Starting your own business is aspirational and working for yourself, not for one of these gig economy companies, may be the best solution.

Harley Finkelstein, COO of Shopify, writes on Fortune:

“In today’s world, entrepreneurs can take risks with their business model without risking their life savings.
The result: Startup activity is back on the rise in the U.S. after being at its lowest point in 20 years, with the rate of new entrepreneurs increasing by 15{4fc7c18b45bb3ca206250eb9042b2a89ae65f7a25a3279e991ff45e5d9c4f9ea} over the past two years, according to the Kauffman Index of Startup Activity. That’s about 550,000 new business owners each month.”

And, of course, with supportive coworking spaces in NYC like Workville, where entrepreneurs can scale their workspace as they scale their business, and network with in-house VCs and other successful entrepreneurs, it seems our American entrepreneurial spirit will only continue to grow.

 

But don’t just take our word for it. Visit Workville and come see for yourself.

Meeting Rooms and Conference Rooms Hourly Rent

Workville offers a variety of Meeting Spaces for teams of all sizes. From Private offices, Conference Rooms and our all-new ” War Room”, We will find the right solution for your needs. Book your conference room in NYC today!

To make a Conference room rental in NYC visit Workvillenyc.com/meeting-rooms/

Workville’s Meeting Rooms offers entrepreneurs, individuals, and small businesses affordable business solutions including meeting rooms, day offices, conference rooms, and coworking spaces. Workville’s full-service meeting rooms and facilities come fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology for all your company’s needs.

Workville’s Meeting Rooms offers entrepreneurs, individuals, and small businesses affordable business solutions including meeting rooms, day offices, conference rooms, and coworking spaces. Workville’s full-service meeting rooms and facilities come fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology for all your company’s needs.

If you’re looking for a coworking space that is as agile as you, look no further than Workville. Our office spaces for rent are designed with your brand identity in mind.  We have small and large offices for teams of all sizes. Collaborative meeting rooms for all occasions. Membership perks and amenities will elevate your membership experience. Why do a traditional lease, when a shared office can provide flexible terms for any type of company? Book OASIS, our private full-floor corporate event space for daily rental. Your company off-site would be perfect for OASIS. Drop by our midtown location and see why some of the most successful companies rent office space with us. We will make sure to give you a space most appropriate for you. Visit our shared office space today

For more information, reach out to info@workvillenyc.com

Meeting Rooms and Conference Rooms Hourly Rent

Workville offers a variety Meeting Spaces for teams of all sizes. From Private offices, Conference Rooms and our all-new ” War Room”, We will find the right solution for your needs.

To make a Conference Room rental in NYC,  please visit Workville’s Meeting Rooms offers entrepreneurs, individuals, and small businesses affordable business solutions including meeting rooms, day offices, conference rooms, and coworking spaces. Workville’s full-service meeting rooms and facilities come fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology for all your company’s needs.

If you’re looking for a coworking space that is as agile as you, look no further than Workville. Our office spaces for rent are designed with your brand identity in mind.  We have small and large offices for teams of all sizes. Collaborative meeting rooms for all occasions. Membership perks and amenities will elevate your membership experience. Why do a traditional lease, when a shared office can provide flexible terms for any type of company? Come drop by our midtown location and see why some of the most successful companies rent office space with us. We will make sure to give you a space most appropriate for you.

For more information, reach out to info@workvillenyc.com

OASIS was created with your privacy, productivity, and your company’s personal goals in mind. Every OASIS floor features your own private floor, open desk workstations, conference areas with 65-inch display monitors, a kitchenette, a lounge, a cafe area, and two private bathrooms and Rooftop access.

 

Guests can customize their experience with our exclusive catering or choose to do their own. Multiple floors can be booked to accommodate guests of 20 – 75. OASIS is perfect for your on-demand private office, company off-site meetings, brainstorming sessions, training sessions, executive meetings, and professional events, especially filming productions and photoshoots. OASIS Rooftop is perfect for any private gathering or special occasion.

Our Rooftop is perfect for private events. It is said that Rooftop parties in midtown Manhattan are some of the best rooftops in all of NYC. Corporate events and meetings with outdoor space is rare and OASIS offers that with total privacy. See images of our rooftop on our website.

To learn more or make a reservation contact us at info@workvillenyc.com

Workville offers agile offices for rent. As an established luxury coworking space in the heart of midtown, we are a top selection for those in need of an office for rent. We encourage you to drop in a try us out for free! Whether you are looking for office space, individual workspace, temporary working space, coworking space, meeting rooms, virtual space, virtual offices, serviced workspace, coworking office space, coworking community, or collaborative spaces. shared space, shared workspace, shared office space, affordable workspace, workspace, workstation, flexible desks, shared offices, networking spaces, affordable coworking space, affordable office, you name it and we can provide it. 

 

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