It's about time. It also benefits the companies. New York Times Washington Bureau Chief Mike Oreskes, a big proponent of flex time, points out that he reaped major rewards by adopting that approach when he was the paper's metro editor. He was able to keep new parents in the lineup, so that their talent was still reflected in the paper and their careers weren't interrupted. It's a management challenge, but one well worth taking on.
Journalism can be a wonderful way of life.
But while it can seem that way sometimes, it really isn't the only thing in life.