New Skills-First Framework asks employers to look past degrees and job titles when hiring
The Institute for Adult Learning launched the Skills-First Framework for Action on 19 Oct, proposing 12 pilot initiatives to help employers hire, develop and promote workers based on skills rather than qualifications or previous titles. It was co-authored with SWDA, NTUC, SBF, SNEF and SUSS, and IAL will set up an observatory to study how well the practices work.
Source: The Straits Times — Employers urged to look beyond degrees, job titles when hiring under new skills-first framework (19 Oct 2026)
