Hire better with Skills-Based Hiring
Struggling to fill the tech talent shortage and plug immediate skill gaps in your organisation?
There’s a better way to hire with the Skills-Based Hiring movement — which encourages employers to consider job seekers based on their skill sets rather than relying on just academic qualifications for tech recruitment.
Benefits for employers
Beyond promoting fairer hiring practices and helping to bridge skills gaps in the industry, Skills-Based Hiring delivers tangible benefits to employers.
Companies who have implemented Skills-Based Hiring typically:
Skills-Based Hiring handbook
To guide companies on this journey, IMDA and TeSA for ITE and Polytechnics (TIP) Alliance have partnered with the Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) to develop a free Skills-Based Hiring handbook for tech jobs. You will find valuable case studies, industry best practices, and a step-by-step hiring guide to help you navigate the different hiring phases.
Pledge your support
Be a part of the Skills-Based Hiring movement and benefit from:
- Recognition as a progressive employer: Be featured on IMDA’s website as one of the pledged companies, demonstrating your commitment in building a more diverse and inclusive workforce for Singapore
- Access to funding support: Help offset your costs of training and development via funding support for enhanced internships, apprenticeships, and work-study opportunities
- A more diverse workforce: Build a more diverse and inclusive workforce, and improve your employee retention and productivity
Take the Employer Pledge today:
More than 200 companies have pledged their support for Skills-Based Hiring, including:
Hear from companies who have benefited from Skills-Based Hiring:
Unlocking Potential with Skills-Based Hiring
Benefits for jobseekers
As Skills-Based Hiring gains momentum, it becomes essential for jobseekers to position themselves for success.
By engaging in skills-focused opportunities, you have greater access to:
Visit our (TIP) Alliance page to learn how you can be part of this journey through apprenticeships and work-study opportunities.
About Skills-Based Hiring
The Skills-Based Hiring movement was launched in 2023 under the TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA) for Institute for Technical Education (ITE) and Polytechnics (TIP) Alliance, an industry-driven alliance committed to empowering ITE and Polytechnic students and graduates with the necessary skills to excel in diverse tech jobs across industries.
For more information, please visit go.gov.sg/tip-alliance or contact us at TIP_Alliance_Admin@imda.gov.sg
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