The 17th annual CCH Unscheduled Absence Survey is the only survey that provides American businesses with a clear look at the rate of unscheduled absences, as well as financial impact of no shows on companies nationwide. This annual survey asks HR professionals nationwide about unscheduled absence patterns in their organizations. The survey shows how unscheduled absence patterns change from year to year, which absence control programs are being used, and how effective they are considered to be. The same effectiveness and use information is available for work-life programs. The survey also includes graphs and tables that highlight changes over the year.