It is really tough to measure performance in 'creative' fields. I've never ever seen anyone do it correctly (and would love to hear counter examples!); I've no

It is really tough to measure performance in 'creative' fields. I've never ever seen anyone do it correctly (and would love to hear counter examples!); I've not even got a good place to start that wouldn't lead to some things being gamed, or end up being a popularity contest (like the informal systems). As far as trying to address the... over-solicitation issue, I am trying to be constructive with this set of suggestions. * Diversify corporate offices to promote mixing in to cities rather than within the company. * Have strong work life balance allowing external socialization. * Apply political and economic pressure on civic infrastructure to promote: * * mass transit (more, better, cleaner, safer) * * quantity and quality of housing (lower prices for all) * * "livable" cities in general Most of these solutions would also, over the 10-20+ year term, lead to more //opportunity// for all, and would also in the short term improve corporate culture and worker relations to make entering the field more appealing to a wider range of audiences. Specific incentives for FAMILIES (not just women) could include additional career help and planning: * Part time work, fully async, from 'home' (or a more local office sometimes) for moms/dads. * Remote 'first' (only?) participation; meetings online, rather than by the water-cooler. * Have a presence in a given region that is stable * * with actual career paths in the area, allowing home-buying (rather than renting)