Dive summary:

• The retail industry offers many of the career perks that young professionals look for when pursuing a career, according to a report released by the National Retail Federation.
• The NRF surveyed 700 young adults who cited several factors they find appealing when deciding on a future employer, including technology and environmental issues.
• 1 in 5 believe that a company’s reputation of giving back to the community is one of the most important qualities in considering their future employer.

From the article:

A quarter of young adults feel working for a company whose mission and values match their own is one of the most important characteristics when evaluating a career opportunity. About one in five place importance on a company who gives back to their community, and nearly as many value a company with environmentally-responsible practices.