How MOM’s EP Changes in 2025 Will Impact Hiring in Singapore
2025 COMPASS Framework: What You Need to Know
1. Expanded Qualifications (55 to 93 Institutions)
The Impact: A wider talent pool, but HR must strictly verify degree authenticity. Unlisted institutions will not earn points.
2. Stricter Scoring for Top-Tier Degrees
The Impact: Mode of study now dictates points. While full-time degrees maintain their score, part-time and distance-learning degrees incur a 10-point deduction.
3. Broader Sector Agency Approvals
The Impact: Agencies like ACRA and MOH now evaluate applications, meaning companies in regulated sectors face tighter compliance standards.
4. Upgraded Self-Assessment Tool (SAT)
The Impact: The SAT now auto-suggests institutions. It is faster, but blindly accepting an incorrect auto-suggestion will lead to application denials.
Your 4-Step Action Plan
- Verify Early: Check candidates’ degrees against the new COMPASS criteria before applying.
- Update Policies: Adjust internal guidelines to account for part-time/distance learning point deductions.
- Train HR: Ensure your team knows how to navigate the new SAT without making auto-select errors.
- Monitor Your Sector: Stay updated on newly involved evaluating agencies in your industry.
Secure Your Global Talent Pipeline
Mistakes in the new EP framework can cost you top talent. Veremark’s Managed Services provide the expert, hands-on support you need for flawless applications.
We help you:
- Verify qualifications against MOM’s exact list.
- Strategize hiring around new COMPASS scoring rules.
- Manage the entire EP lifecycle, from sector-specific submissions to rejected case appeals.
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