Many workplaces kept their work-from-home structure in place after the COVID-19 quarantine period ended. Some 28% of full-time employees nationwide now have a hybrid schedule, splitting their time between working from home and working in an office. But workers who prefer to work from home have it easier in some states than others. WalletHub ranked the best states to work from home, based on a range of data including internet costs, cybersecurity and how crowded the state is. New Jersey ranked as the fifth-best state for working from home. 

Working from home has many benefits for employees, according to some experts. They say time and money saved are only part of the hassle avoided, but there are also disadvantages that come with working from home. 

“Employees need to remember that what works for others does not necessarily work for them, and leaders need to pay attention to the unique needs of each employee and team. Armed with that knowledge, try things out, and keep an eye on evaluating the success and challenges associated with these programs,” said Ryan C. Johnson, director of Integrated Business Cluster.