Successful entrepreneurs segment their goals into steps to make them more attainable, writes Timothy Sykes. They also maintain curiosity for opportunities and role models.

Employees going into annual reviews should be ready to list their contributions and negotiate for benefits such as flexible hours, writes Amy Elisa Jackson. It's helpful to know how much others with your responsibilities are making elsewhere, she writes.

Members of a strong network help each other gain recognition and learn about new opportunities, writes Dawn Graham. Form a network with people you already interact with, and make a point of connecting with someone new every day, she writes.

US Citizenship and Immigration Services is suspending a program that lets employers get H-1B visa applications processed within 15 days for an extra fee, likely through Sept. 10. The purpose of the change is to accelerate processing for the overall program, the agency says.

A confident posture, professional attire and relaxed small talk help make a good impression, says HR expert Barry Drexler. He suggests job candidates turn off their phones prior to interviews.

Gender-neutral baby names are coming into focus in recent years, according to a Nameberry analysis of Social Security Administration data. Charlie, Finley, Skyler, Justice and Royal are leading baby names that are relatively split between boys and girls.