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Civdis said:
You can call them buzzwords but that doesn't mean they aren't true. Aren't corporations created to make profits for their shareholders? The idea of capitalism is that capital flows to the best ideas and organizations, which should benefit society as a whole as we want the best ideas to rise to the top. Anyway, I think we are getting way off topic here, I do hope this project gets built soon.
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Is this something you genuinely believe?
 
ProjectEnd said:
Is this something you genuinely believe?
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I believe in the idea, yes. Does it work perfectly, of course not, but it is the economic system embraced in the west which has created the wealthiest and most technologically advanced society the world has yet seen. We are way off topic now, but I felt compelled to respond.
 
Civdis said:
The idea of capitalism is that capital flows to the best ideas and organizations, which should benefit society as a whole as we want the best ideas to rise to the top.
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...er..not really, lol.

Anywhoose, when are they building this tower? (Or put this thread back on ice until they are ready to start building it. Thnkx! >.<)
 
UtakataNoAnnex said:
...er..not really, lol.

Anywhoose, when are they building this tower? (Or put this thread back on ice until they are ready to start building it. Thnkx! >.<)
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Excellent response 🥴 I find it ironic that those on here who seem to hate capitalism, love the cathedrals of capitalism that make up our skyline. With what I am seeing in the market, I actually believe we will see this building started in the next year or two. One can hope, as it would be an excellent addition to our skyline.
 
The primary reason companies seek to rehire employees is not due to increased production or synergies. In most cases, it is because of two factors: the local service market that employees shop at during their commute and at work, and institutional landlords who are reluctant to accept high vacancy levels and seem unwilling to adapt.

Some individuals in our society seem to believe that we can function solely from a workplace. As well, they often adopt a Theory X approach to management, which is unfortunate. While remote work does not need to be an everyday practice, it also does not need to be entirely absent.

I believe there are some benefits to coaching and mentoring new employees in person, particularly when new systems are involved, as these tend to be better learned through a one-on-one approach. However, most tasks can be accomplished effectively at home. Recent studies have shown that individuals working from home tend to work longer hours and complete more work overall or at least similarly to working in office. (Obviously happier as well.)

However, it is important to note that this is highly job-specific. For example, it is not feasible to build a car from home, but it is certainly possible to write an email or conduct analysis without interruption. My work group is geographically dispersed across the province, and we all function well with remote work. When we are forced to return to the office, we are sitting alone as we were at home, meeting virtually anyway. As a result, less work is accomplished, and there are higher costs for both the employer and the employee.
 
Civdis said:
Excellent response 🥴 I find it ironic that those on here who seem to hate capitalism, love the cathedrals of capitalism that make up our skyline. With what I am seeing in the market, I actually believe we will see this building started in the next year or two. One can hope, as it would be an excellent addition to our skyline.
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One can’t like architecture while recognizing the capitalism is fundamentally flawed and inequitable (and should be reformed when and where possible?)
 
UrbanAffair said:
The primary reason companies seek to rehire employees is not due to increased production or synergies. In most cases, it is because of two factors: the local service market that employees shop at during their commute and at work, and institutional landlords who are reluctant to accept high vacancy levels and seem unwilling to adapt.

Some individuals in our society seem to believe that we can function solely from a workplace. As well, they often adopt a Theory X approach to management, which is unfortunate. While remote work does not need to be an everyday practice, it also does not need to be entirely absent.

I believe there are some benefits to coaching and mentoring new employees in person, particularly when new systems are involved, as these tend to be better learned through a one-on-one approach. However, most tasks can be accomplished effectively at home. Recent studies have shown that individuals working from home tend to work longer hours and complete more work overall or at least similarly to working in office. (Obviously happier as well.)

However, it is important to note that this is highly job-specific. For example, it is not feasible to build a car from home, but it is certainly possible to write an email or conduct analysis without interruption. My work group is geographically dispersed across the province, and we all function well with remote work. When we are forced to return to the office, we are sitting alone as we were at home, meeting virtually anyway. As a result, less work is accomplished, and there are higher costs for both the employer and the employee.
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Your comments are always thoughtful and this is not aimed primarily at you, but can we keep the Return to Office discussion to its dedicated thread? I feel like this issue gets re litigated ad naseum.

I've offered my thoughts on this issue in the past and see no need to reiterate.

I will, however, say, I did call the RTO mandates a full 3 years ago. I could see them coming clear as day, for better or worse as one may see it.
 
Civdis said:
I didn't say you can't like it, I just find it ironic.
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No...you are still asserting they are mutually exclusive by stating that in the appeal to hypocrisy.

...more importantly for this subject discussion though, do you have any idea when they're planning to put the diggers in the ground for this? I am assuming this is why you are keeping this thread alive.
 
UtakataNoAnnex said:
No...you are still asserting they are mutually exclusive by stating that in the appeal to hypocrisy.

...more importantly for this subject discussion though, do you have any idea when they're planning to put the diggers in the ground for this? I am assuming this is why you are keeping this thread alive.
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Is my use of the word irony incorrect? No definitive inside info, just a buzz in the development industry that this is the one office development that could get the green light.
 
Northern Light said:
Do I have a track record for wild guesses? Am I wrong all that often? When everyone here or nearly everyone said....hybrid work is here to stay.....didn't I say 'No its not"?

I know.

;)

There's always a possibility things will not go as expected/planned; but deals are already afoot.
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Agree with you and I said the same thing as you. I called it a while back that 2024 or 2025 would be back to work. Anyhow I digress.

Feel that this one will be kicking off within a year. AI is great but it is also a bubble. You saw how much billions the tech firms have lost thus far? Handled properly, this is certainly a benefit. Also the existing electric grid cannot handle those giant data centres demand.
 
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