Nice guys finish last, according to the age-old idiom. But it looks like they also make more money. Research conducted by consulting firm Great Place to Work shows that there’s a direct correlation between the amount of revenue a company makes and how ‘caring’ its workplace community is.

As people spend less time in traditional communities, they’re seeking connections beyond religion and family. Memberships with organisations or brands can create loyalty and boost revenues, but the reasons to join Scientology or Sainsbury’s are vastly different. So why do people become members?

With the abundance of free content online, people no longer need to pay for the news, causing problems for publications whose traditional revenue streams are drying up. Can giving readers the option to pay for individual articles save quality journalism? Dutch platform Blendle certainly hopes so.

Foot space, good service and edible food are sacrifices Ryanair customers willingly make in the name of low prices. It’s a brand image that the Irish airline spent years reinforcing. But some reshuffling and a subsequent sales spike have led it to realise there are easier ways to make money.