For most Americans, filing income tax is among the least desirable mandatory tasks, but regardless of how tedious, complicated or stressful you find it, it's extremely important to files your taxes before the April 15 deadline. (The Washington Post)

A majority of CEOs are certain that their companies will undergo significant change over the next five years – more than in the previous five. With that in mind, it's critical to have a workforce that's willing and able to embrace the change in a way that could be the difference between success and failure. (HBR)

Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzzwords; they can drive business growth. In business school, diversity can be measured by the race, gender and nationality of students. Inclusion should be focused on how those in the diverse population feel among the campus atmosphere. (BusinessBecause)

Although you can almost never go wrong with traditional networking tips, there are new and innovative ways to focus on your professional development and help you stand out in a large field of qualified candidates. (G2Crowd)

Despite the fact that wages have hit their highest growth since the end of the Great Recession (2009), the effects aren't being spread evenly among Americans. Millions in the U.S. earn less than $30,000 annually, and of the 25 lowest paying jobs, 18 are primarily held by women. (USA TODAY)

Tuesday was National Equal Pay Day, which draws attention to how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. A recent survey shows only 17 percent of respondents believe there isn't a pay gap at their company. (Fast Company)

If you're a manager, there is a possibility that something is influencing your hiring decisions and you're not even aware of it. Call it similarity bias. (ABC Life)

Following a heated debate, which included shouting and accusations of racism, the Illinois state House of Representatives voted this week to require all publicly held companies in the state to have at least one woman and one African-American on the company's corporate board. (WQAD)

Two and a half years after Japan warned the United Kingdom that a quick negotiation of its EU exit was vital to protect business in many countries, many companies are now extremely concerned with six days remaining on the Brexit countdown. Here are the 10 most dire warnings from businesses on Brexit. (CNN)

President Trump was expected to announce Thursday plans to hold a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in hopes of ending the year-long trade conflict between the two powerful nations. (The Washington Post)

There are tons of student loan options out there, so how do you choose which one is right for you? The Harvard Business School offers five important things to consider when choosing a student loan. (Harvard Business School)

Despite the prevailing image of someone living out of their car while peddaling their ideas, or creating a project in their parent's basement, research shows that the average age of a successful startup founder is 45, and many don't start from scratch. (Forbes)

McDonald’s USA, in parternership with YWCA USA, has kicked off a campaign targeting African American consumers celebrating black excellence. The campaign entitled "Black & Positively Golden" aims to uplift black communities and inspire excellence through education, empowerment, and entrepreneurship. (Black Enterprise)

Although federal and international investigations have not been completed, with evidence pointing to potential systemic problems that led to malfunctioned equipment on its 737-Max-8 aircraft, Boeing finds itself in the middle of a serious crisis. How the company faces and addresses the problem could be vital to its survival. (BBC)

After shutting down hundreds of Sears and Kmart locations over the past several years and filining for bankruptcy last year, Sears is making a comeback by opening three "Sears Home & Life Stores" next month. (CNBC)