Each year, Inc.  analyzes the latest data and talks with industry experts to try and figure out which business sectors are most likely to take off in the new year.Here is what it sees as the industries that are home to tomorrow's fastest-growing startups. (Inc.)

Companies that strive keep employees happy recognize that it's more cost-efficient when they  are well instead of sice. But in today's work climante, recruiting and retaining a happier and more motivated workforce is about more than physical health. (The Washington Post)

It's that time again. For many employees December means the invevitable holiday office part. But fear not: there are ways that you can survive the office holiday party and come out with your dignity, reputation and career intact. (Ladders)

There are a vast array of skills that comprise an excellent leader, but some research shows that one is head and shoulders above the others: the ability to empathize with fellow employees. Here are five reasons that empathy is so critical in leadership. (Fast Company)

Let's just be honest: there are times in life where it's a good idea to just let it go. And that includes a job or career. But there's value in knowing just when it's time to walk away. Quitting becomes a viable strategy when the opportunity costs are greater than the benefits of staying on the current path. (Ladders)

The ability to build a diverse team in the workpace is becoming more and more important. But for all the talk about having a diverse leadership team, it's equally important have diversity in the entire workplace culture. (Diverse Issues in HIgher Education)

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline, and European Union Delegation to Ethiopia agreed in principal this week to establish a Ethio-European International Business School. (EEIBS) 

Atlanta‘s local Liberian consulate and Ghana‘s chamber of commerce are collaborating with the National Black MBA Association^® on an educational and trade mission to West Africa Feb. 16-25. The goal is to increase and improve business connectivity with the continent of Africa. (Global Atlanta) 

Not only are there still very few women in tech jobs, the ones who are there leave at a much higher rate than their male counterparts. But there are things we can do about it. (Fast Company)

An appeals court fielded questions on Thursday in a case in which the U.S. Department of Justice is challenging a lower court's approval of AT&T's $85.4 billion acquisition of Time-Warner, (Reuters)

According to the 2018 State of Women and Entrepreneurship survey of 279 women, nearly 63 percent of women financed their businesses from their own savings. What's behind this new surge? (Inc.)

Black Enterprise has compiled what it terms as the ultimate 2018 Buy Black Holiday Gift Guide. The listing includes the latest and vetted products and services from a wide-range of black-owned businesses including software, fashion and beauty products, food, tech and games. (Black Enterprise)

 How are African-American entrepreneurs faring these days? Nearly 2.6 million African-American owned businesses now employ nearly one million Americans. (All Business)

The arrest this past weekend of Meng Wanzhou, the CFO of Chines tech giant Huawei, has stoked fears of a trade war between the United States and China and sent markets tumbling worldwide today. (The New York Times)

Oil prices tumbled more than 3 percent on Thursday as OPEC ended its closely-watched meeting without a decision on how much crude the cartel will take off the market. (CNBC)

The National Retail Federation predicts that the average American will spend more this holiday season than any other time of the year, approximately $1,007 per person. Here are some tips to avoid overspending. (Forbes)

Homeownership remains the most consistent and accessible way to build wealth over time, but new data shows that racism limits the housing options of many black people, costing an esitmated sum of $156 billion. (CNN Business)

This week, Pizza Hut announced that it has agreed to buy a company that provides restaurants with ordering software and services. The decision to purchase QuikOrder is the largest acquisition for Yum Brands, which owns Pizza Hut. The company is continuing its efforts to take on Domino's. (Fortune)