Companies are solving problems in innovative ways. As such, if you're looking for who's going to make a big impact in the new year, these businesses are pretty safe bets. Here are seven startups to keep your eye on in 2020.  (Inc.)

It's the first full week of January 2020, and you're back in the office for the first time in one, maybe two, weeks. All of a sudden it's time to get back in the swing of things, but getting back into work mode isn't that easy. If you’re feeling sluggish and unmotivated, you’re not alone. There are several reasons for this kind of the post-holiday funk — and, fortunately, there are things you can do to get out of it as well. (Harvard Business Review)

The last major auction of assets belonging to Johnson Publishing Co., which filed for bankruptcy in April, will take place in late January when 100 pieces of art that once decorated the company’s Michigan Avenue headquarters are put on the block. (Chicago Tribune)

A new study released by the Center for Talent Innovation entitled “Being Black in Corporate America: An Intersectional Exploration” paints a dim picture for Black advancement in the corporate world. (The Final Call)

In a recent roundtable discussion hosted by People Matters and Randstad in Gurugram, talent leaders from diverse companies came together to reflect upon the theme ‘Future of Work: Creating Inclusive Workplaces.’ Here are a few key takeaways from the discussion. (People Matters)

A number of High Street banks have stopped customers ordering foreign currency, following a ransomware cyber-attack on Travelex earlier this week. Hackers held the foreign exchange company to a ransom, forcing the firm to turn off all computer systems and resort to using pen and paper. (BBC)

Some individuals may not have the time to put their careers on hold to earn an MBA, but an executive MBA can help them boost their career while working. Executive MBA programs supply individuals with the skill set they want from a traditional MBA program but with increased flexibility and leadership training. Here are the top 10 executive MBA programs as ranked by U.S. News. (Yahoo Finance)

California’s new privacy law’s most powerful and controversial feature is the right to stop companies from selling data they collect on you to other companies. Here’s how you can take advantage. (Fast Company)

Despite nationwide crticism, Facebook today ignored public calls to adopt significant limits on political advertising as the 2020 presidential election season begins, opting instead to introduce changes that allow users to control more of the ads they see. (The Washington Post)

After several black-owned businesses in north Nashville have closed their doors, black business owners and residents in the area have become concerned that gentrification may be taking a toll on the area and its businesses. (FOX17 Nashville)

These days, consumers no longer want to drive out to a far-away complex full of homogenous stores. In 2019 alone, more than 9,300 stores across the spectrum, from the Dollar Store to Barneys, closed locations. But, all over the country, brands are offering customers a new way to shop that may just save the retail industry—and help build relationships. (Fast Company)

Despite ongoing U.S. tensions with Iran that derailed markets last week, U.S. stocks staged an impressive rebound on Monday, recovering from earlier anxiety on Wall Street. (Forbes)

As you enter the home stretch of your career, you may be paying professionals large sums for retirement guidance. Maybe you don’t have to do that. This 7-part series on wealth will give you the tools to make a lot more financial decisions on your own. (Forbes)

Are you already planning what you can do with the money from your income tax return? Well, take heart. Beginning Monday, Jan. 27, the IRS will begin accepting and processing federal tax returns. (USA TODAY)