How will de-sinicization and the new challenges in manufacturing change the world's second-largest economy? 

Every July and August, parents across the country prepare their school-age kids with the usual back-to-school goods: gleaming new sneakers, a fresh backpack, binders, paper and packs of bright yellow pencils. Not so much this year.

As employees gradually return to their offices, some are finding the transition a bit rocky. Our expert offers some advice.