Organisations continue to invest significantly in workplace learning, yet persistent challenges remain in translating learning into measurable capability and business outcomes. This practice brief examines skills-based pay (SBP) as a practical intervention to strengthen the linkage between learning and performance. Drawing on contemporary scholarship and a Singapore-based pilot vignette, the brief outlines a structured implementation approach, examines methodological considerations, and analyses observed outcomes. The findings suggest that aligning learning, assessment, and compensation can enhance workforce agility and learning transfer. However, successful implementation requires deliberate system design, managerial capability, and organisational readiness. Implications for HR and L&D highlight the need for integrated, capability-based operating models.