GOC launches 2024 Workforce and Perceptions survey

Students and fully qualified registrants were encouraged to share their views about job satisfaction, working conditions and future plans in the GOC 2024 Workforce and Perceptions Survey.

Around 4,000 GOC registrants responded to last year’s survey, which will be run this year independently by Enventure Research to ensure responses remain confidential. Last year’s findings revealed that 62% of respondents were satisfied with their role and 40% planned to gain additional qualifications in the coming year.

A further 41% reported experiencing harassment, bullying, or abuse from service users, prompting the GOC to issue a joint-sector statement committing to a zero-tolerance approach to negative behaviours. The body also issued more guidance for registrants to help them complete their CPD requirements and was consulting on strengthened standards of practice in this area.