Ten-thousand new jobless claims were added for the week ended April 15, the first increase in four weeks, but still an indication of steady job growth, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Google is developing a platform, Google Hire, that lets employers collect and manage candidate applications online. Some insiders are concerned the platform will let employers see private information, such as search history, but Google says employers receive only information candidates provide voluntarily.

The Employee Experience Index measures elements that make up a positive work experience. The five core elements are a sense of belonging, purpose, achievement, happiness and vigor.

Leaders should consider giving employees paid time off to participate in civic engagement, such as volunteerism or peaceful protest, writes Susan Johnston. Patagonia, for example, pays bail for employees arrested during a peaceful protest of environmental issues and offers paid time off for subsequent court appearances or legal appointments.

Many employees are afraid to speak up when something is wrong out of fear for retaliation even when there's no history of that, writes Susan Mazza. For leaders to encourage dissent and contrary opinions, they need to get comfortable with criticism and publicly ask for and thank people for it.

A Starbucks barista has tweeted a video begging customers to stop ordering the Unicorn Frappuccino, saying repeatedly making the complicated drink causes extreme stress. Starbucks says it will reach out to the barista and discuss ways to improve his experience.