I was giving a client a difficult time because they had hired an employee for whom they did not do a background check on. The employee did not work out well, and there were some minor issues.
When I asked what their hiring policy was, they stated that they did not have one; thus the reason I gave them a difficult time. I strongly recommended that they do a basic background check at least on the next one.
So they listened, before offering a candidate the job, they did a background check. They were horrified with what they found and passed on the candidate. Their business has certain regulatory guidelines that are suggested. This person could not pass them.
I was told that my suggestion had helped them to make the right hire.