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)