Employees must also be flexible, participate in skills development and help to drive productivity from the ground up.

But a retention policy must include an investment in skills development.

I hold two portfolios: head of unit for early childhood development, and skills development facilitator.

The campus has benefited from a 13m improvement programme and resources now include a learning cafe to encourage skills development within a sociable environment.

By including education and skills development as well as housing opportunities for prison leavers, we can help reduce reoffending and homelessness.