Career planning

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits was little changed last week, holding near four-decade lows that highlight strength in the job market.

Mobility data is vital for employers to collect and analyze. But many aren’t prioritizing it, says EY’s Leslie Fiorentino.

Paid parental leave programs appear to be gaining traction, with companies such as Netflix, Nestlé and the city of Boston embracing the benefits. Here are the top states for working mothers, based on research from WalletHub.

CareerCast’s annual list of worst jobs is out, and an analysis using four criteria – environment, income, outlook and stress – list these at the bottom.