The article presents a collection of five research papers that address significant themes in contemporary organizational and occupational studies, including stress in relationships, employability in public service, gendered experiences of flexible work, collaborative apprenticeship frameworks, and the career capital of globally mobile professionals. Each paper contributes unique insights, such as the dual role of romantic partners in workplace burnout, the gendered dynamics of freelance work during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact of employability traits on public sector performance in Ghana. Additionally, the research discusses the development of a consortium-led apprenticeship framework in financial services and the role of repatriated Self-Initiated Expatriates in the animation industry. Collectively, these studies encourage a nuanced understanding of how personal and professional lives intersect in the modern workforce.