Just in case anyone is really wondering how bad it is..... It has just gotten worse. There's a new 'sick' policy in place which basically prohibits anyone calling sick before or after a day 'off'. Before it was only if you call in sick for more than 2 days on the trot or before/after any leave. Now, you do it pretty much at all, and they'll have you!
Trust me, it's only getting worse.