Volt Information Sciences (VOLT) 10-Q 13 Mar 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015	Mar. 05, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	1-Feb-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Trading Symbol	VISI
Entity Registrant Name	VOLT INFORMATION SCIENCES, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	103872
Current Fiscal Year End Date	10
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		20,997,796

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
REVENUE:
Staffing service revenue	$360,821	$392,269
Other revenue	22,245	29,359
NET REVENUE	383,066	421,628
EXPENSES:
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	310,819	339,796
Cost of other revenue	19,605	24,133
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	59,964	65,599
Restructuring costs	0	657
Restatement, investigations and remediation	0	2,668
TOTAL EXPENSES	390,388	432,853
OPERATING LOSS	-7,322	-11,225
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET:
Interest income (expense), net	-634	-860
Foreign exchange gain (loss), net	437	388
Other income (expense), net	98	62
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET	-99	-410
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	-7,421	-11,635
Income tax provision	1,379	1,047
NET LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	-8,800	-12,682
Loss from discontinued operations net of income taxes (including loss on disposal of $1.2 million)	-4,519	-4,392
NET LOSS	($13,319)	($17,074)
Basic:
Loss from continuing operations (usd per share)	($0.42)	($0.61)
Loss from discontinued operations (usd per share)	($0.22)	($0.21)
Net loss (usd per share)	($0.64)	($0.82)
Weighted average number of shares - basic (shares)	20,930	20,849
Diluted:
Loss from continuing operations (usd per share)	($0.42)	($0.61)
Loss from discontinued operations (usd per share)	($0.22)	($0.21)
Net loss (usd per share)	($0.64)	($0.82)
Weighted average number of shares - diluted (shares)	20,930	20,849

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parentheticals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Gain on disposal	$1.20

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
NET LOSS	($13,319)	($17,074)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $0 and $0, respectively	-1,149	419
Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of taxes of $0 and $0, respectively	4	16
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	-1,145	435
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	($14,464)	($16,639)

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, taxes	$0	$0
Unrealized gains (loss) on marketable securities, taxes	$0	$0

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$14,796	$9,105
Restricted cash and short-term investments	18,477	32,436
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances of $968 and $868, respectively	216,439	248,101
Recoverable income taxes	18,097	18,311
Prepaid insurance and other current assets	24,432	26,255
Assets held for sale	0	24,220
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	292,241	358,428
Prepaid insurance and other assets, excluding current portion	46,809	39,600
Property, equipment and software, net	25,659	26,304
TOTAL ASSETS	364,709	424,332
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accrued compensation	36,201	41,182
Accounts payable	48,329	55,873
Accrued taxes other than income taxes	18,901	17,099
Accrued insurance and other	35,975	39,104
Deferred revenue, net, current portion	4,007	3,491
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt	115,923	129,417
Liabilities held for sale	0	19,126
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	259,336	305,292
Accrued insurance and other, excluding current portion	10,932	10,611
Income taxes payable, excluding current portion	8,677	8,556
Deferred income taxes	1,285	1,263
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	7,057	7,216
TOTAL LIABILITIES	287,287	332,938
Commitments and contingencies
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, par value $1.00; Authorized - 500,000 shares; Issued - none	0	0
Common stock, par value $0.10; Authorized - 120,000,000 shares; Issued - 23,625,103 and 23,610,103, respectively; Outstanding - 20,937,796 and 20,922,796, respectively	2,363	2,361
Paid-in capital	73,669	73,194
Retained earnings	50,815	64,119
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-7,545	-6,400
Treasury stock, at cost; 2,687,307 shares	-41,880	-41,880
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	77,422	91,394
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$364,709	$424,332

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Trade accounts receivable, allowances	$968	$868
Preferred stock, par value (usd per share)	$1	$1
Preferred stock, shares authorized	500,000	500,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value (usd per share)	$0.10	$0.10
Common stock, shares authorized	120,000,000	120,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	23,625,103	23,610,103
Common stock, shares outstanding	20,937,796	20,922,796
Treasury stock, shares	2,687,307	2,687,307

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
NET LOSS	($13,319)	($17,074)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-4,519	-4,392
Net loss from continuing operations	-8,800	-12,682
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,771	2,606
Provision (release) of doubtful accounts and sales allowances	132	-155
Unrealized foreign currency exchange loss (gain)	-915	179
Gain on dispositions of property, equipment and software	-118	-72
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)	-79	1
Share-based compensation expense	476	172
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable	32,184	42,131
Restricted cash related to customer contracts	4,313	1,253
Prepaid insurance and other assets	1,257	5,443
Accounts payable	-7,333	-8,306
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	-4,898	-4,481
Income taxes	49	-1,823
Net cash provided by operating activities	18,039	24,266
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Sales of investments	569	636
Purchases of investments	-238	-227
Proceeds from sale of property, equipment, and software	131	3,000
Purchases of property, equipment, and software	-1,234	-1,252
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-772	2,157
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITES:
Decrease in cash restricted as collateral for borrowings	9,123	-16
Net change in short-term borrowings	-13,506	-22,313
Repayment of long-term debt	-147	-203
Net cash used in financing activities	-4,530	-22,532
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	402	176
CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
Cash flow from operating activities	-3,237	-1,562
Cash flow from investing activities	-4,000	-268
Net cash used in discontinued operations	-7,237	-1,830
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	5,902	2,237
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	9,105	9,847
Change in cash from discontinued operations	-211	-1,161
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	14,796	10,923
Cash paid during the period:
Interest	644	953
Income taxes	329	1,136
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing activity:
Note receivable in exchange for Computer Systems segment net assets sold	$8,363	$0

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Volt Information Sciences, Inc. ("Volt" or the "Company") have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, consistent in all material respects with those applied in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 2, 2014. The Company makes estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. Actual results could differ from those estimates and changes in estimates are reflected in the period in which they become known. Accounting for certain expenses, including income taxes, are based on full year assumptions, and the financial statements reflect all normal adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for fair presentation of the interim periods presented. The interim information is unaudited and is prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which provides for omission of certain information and footnote disclosures. This interim financial information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 2, 2014.
	Restatement, investigations and remediation costs are discussed further in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 2, 2014, and are comprised of financial and legal consulting, audit and related costs incurred for the completion of delayed filings required under SEC regulations.
	Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year financial statements in order to conform to the current year's presentation.

Recently_Issued_Accounting_Pro

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
	From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") or other standard setting bodies. Unless otherwise discussed, the Company believes that the impact of recently issued standards that are not yet effective will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations upon adoption.
	New Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted by the Company
	In February 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis. The new consolidation standard changes the way reporting enterprises evaluate whether (a) they should consolidate limited partnerships and similar entities, (b) fees paid to a decision maker or service provider are variable interests in a variable interest entity ("VIE"), and (c) variable interests in a VIE held by related parties of the reporting enterprise require the reporting enterprise to consolidate the VIE. The guidance is effective for public business entities for annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is allowed, including early adoption in an interim period. A reporting entity may apply a modified retrospective approach by recording a cumulative-effect adjustment to equity as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption or may apply the amendments retrospectively. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this guidance on the consolidated financial statements.
	In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-01, Income Statement - Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20): Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items. The new guidance eliminates the separate presentation of extraordinary items, net of tax and the related earnings per share, but does not affect the requirement to disclose material items that are unusual in nature or infrequently occurring. The ASU applies to all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Entities have the option to apply the new guidance prospectively or retrospectively, and can choose early adoption. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this guidance on the consolidated financial statements.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	Discontinued Operations
	On December 1, 2014, the Company completed the sale of its Computer Systems segment to NewNet Communication Technologies, LLC ("NewNet"), a Skyview Capital, LLC, portfolio company. The Company met all of the criteria to classify that segment's assets and liabilities as held for sale in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014. The results of the Computer Systems segment are presented as discontinued operations and excluded from continuing operations and from segment results for all periods presented.
	The proceeds of the transaction are a $10.0 million note bearing interest at one half percent (0.5 percent) per year due in four years and convertible into a capital interest of up to 20% in NewNet. The Company may convert the note at any time and is entitled to receive early repayment in the event of certain events such as a change in control of NewNet. The proceeds are in exchange for the ownership of Volt Delta Resources, LLC and its operating subsidiaries, which comprise the Company's Computer Systems segment, and payment of $4.0 million by the Company during the first 45 days following the transaction. An additional payment will be made between the parties based on the comparison of the actual transaction date working capital amount to an expected working capital amount of $6.0 million. The note is valued at $8.4 million which approximates its fair value. The resulting discount will be amortized over four years with an effective interest rate of 5.1%.
	The Company recognized a loss on disposal of $1.2 million from the sale transaction. The total related costs associated with this transaction were $2.2 million comprised of $0.9 million in severance costs, $0.9 million of professional fees and $0.4 million of lease obligation costs. These costs are recorded in discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations. As of February 1, 2015, $0.7 million has been paid and $1.5 million remains payable and is included in accrued compensation and accrued insurance and other in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	The following table reconciles the major classes of net assets and liabilities classified as held for sale in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (in thousands):
		2-Nov-14
	Assets included as part of discontinued operations
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	282
	Trade accounts receivable, net	10,535
	Recoverable income taxes	921
	Prepaid insurance and other assets	9,251
	Property, equipment and software, net	3,231
	Total assets of the disposal group classified as held for sale in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	$	24,220
	Liabilities included as part of discontinued operations
	Accrued compensation	$	2,272
	Accounts payable	992
	Accrued taxes other than income taxes	649
	Accrued insurance and other	5,794
	Deferred revenue	9,419
	Total liabilities of the disposal group classified as held for sale in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	$	19,126
	Deferred tax assets of $6,842 are included above in prepaid insurance and other assets as of November 2, 2014. Deferred tax liabilities of $3,834 are included above in accrued insurance and other as of November 2, 2014.
	The following table reconciles the major line items in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for discontinued operations (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended
		1-Feb-15			2-Feb-14
	Loss on discontinued operations
	Net revenue	$	4,708		$	15,520
	Cost of revenue	(5,730		)	(13,145		)
	Selling, administrative and other operating costs	(1,388		)	(5,493		)
	Restructuring and other related costs	(1,709		)	(704		)
	Other income (expense)	978			(568		)
	Loss from discontinued operations	(3,141		)	(4,390		)
	Loss on disposal of discontinued operations	(1,187		)	—
	Total loss from discontinued operations	(4,328		)	(4,390		)
	Income tax provision	191			2
	Total loss from discontinued operations that is presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations	$	(4,519	)	$	(4,392	)

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended February 1, 2015 were (in thousands):
		Foreign Currency Translation			Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at November 2, 2014	$	(6,365	)	$	(35	)
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(4,330		)	—
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	3,181			4
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,149		)	4
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at February 1, 2015	$	(7,514	)	$	(31	)
	Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended February 1, 2015 were (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended February 1, 2015
	Foreign currency translation
	Sale of foreign subsidiaries	$	(3,181	)
	Income tax provision (benefit)	—
	Total reclassifications, net of tax	$	(3,181	)
	Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income			Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
	Foreign currency translation
	Sale of foreign subsidiaries	$	3,181		Discontinued operations

Restricted_Cash_and_ShortTerm_

Restricted Cash and Short-Term Investments	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Restricted Cash and Short-Term Investments	Restricted Cash and Short-Term Investments
	Restricted cash and short-term investments include amounts related to requirements under certain contracts with managed service program customers for whom the Company manages the customers’ contingent staffing requirements, including processing of associate vendor billings into single, combined customer billings and distribution of payments to associate vendors on behalf of customers, as well as minimum cash deposits required to be maintained as collateral associated with the Company’s Short-Term Credit Facility. Distribution of payments to associate vendors are generally made shortly after receipt of payment from customers, with undistributed amounts included in restricted cash and accounts payable between receipt and distribution of these amounts. Changes in restricted cash collateral for credit facilities are reflected in financing activities while changes in restricted cash under managed service programs are classified as an operating activity, as this cash is directly related to the operations of this business.
	At February 1, 2015 and November 2, 2014, restricted cash and short-term investments included $12.2 million and $16.5 million, respectively, restricted for payment to associate vendors and $1.3 million and $10.4 million, respectively, restricted as collateral under the Short-Term Credit Facility.
	At February 1, 2015 and November 2, 2014, restricted cash and short-term investments included $5.0 million and $5.5 million, respectively, of short-term investments. These short-term investments consisted primarily of the fair value of deferred compensation investments corresponding to employees’ selections, primarily in mutual funds, based on quoted prices in active markets.

Hedging

Hedging	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Hedging	Hedging
	The Company enters into non-derivative financial instruments to hedge its net investment in certain foreign subsidiaries. During the first three months of fiscal 2015 and 2014, the Company primarily used short-term foreign currency borrowings to hedge its net investments in certain foreign operations.
	There were no outstanding borrowings under the $45.0 million Short-Term Credit Facility as of February 1, 2015. At November 2, 2014, the Company had $8.5 million outstanding of foreign currency denominated short-term borrowings. The Company does not designate and document these instruments as hedges under ASC 815 “Derivatives and Hedging,” and as a result gains and losses associated with these instruments are included in foreign exchange gain (loss), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014, net gains (losses) on these borrowings and instruments of $38,000 and $0.1 million were included in foreign exchange gain (loss), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	The income tax provision reflects the geographic mix of earnings in various federal, state and foreign tax jurisdictions and their applicable rates resulting in a composite effective tax rate. The Company’s cumulative results for substantially all United States and certain non-United States jurisdictions for the most recent three-year period is a loss. Accordingly, a valuation allowance has been established for substantially all loss carryforwards and other net deferred tax assets for these jurisdictions, resulting in an effective tax rate that is significantly different than the statutory rate.
	The provision for income taxes in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014 was $1.4 million and $1.0 million, respectively. The Company's quarterly provision for income taxes is measured using an estimated annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items that occur within the periods presented.
	The Company adjusts its effective tax rate for each quarter to be consistent with the estimated annual effective tax rate, consistent with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 270, “Interim Reporting,” and ASC 740-270, “Income Taxes – Intra Period Tax Allocation.” Jurisdictions with a projected loss for the full year where no tax benefit can be recognized are excluded from the calculation of the estimated annual effective tax rate. The Company's future effective tax rates could be affected by earnings being different than anticipated in countries with differing statutory rates, increases in recorded valuation allowances of tax assets, or changes in tax laws.

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt
	The Company had borrowings at February 1, 2015 of $115.0 million under various short-term credit facilities that provided for up to $245.0 million in borrowings and letters of credit, under which it was required to maintain cash collateral of $1.3 million. Available borrowing was $15.3 million under the $200.0 million Short-Term Financing Program as of February 1, 2015. There were no outstanding borrowings under the $45.0 million Short-Term Credit Facility as of February 1, 2015.
	At February 1, 2015 and November 2, 2014, the Company had outstanding borrowing under the Short-Term Financing Program of $115.0 million and $120.0 million, respectively, which carried weighted average annual interest rates of 1.7% and 1.6% during the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively, which is inclusive of certain facility and program fees.
	There were no outstanding borrowings under the $45.0 million Short-Term Credit Facility as of February 1, 2015. At November 2, 2014, the Company had $8.5 million outstanding in various currencies used primarily to hedge the Company’s net investment in certain foreign subsidiaries. During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, borrowings carried a weighted average annual interest rate of 1.9%, which is inclusive of the facility fee.
	At February 1, 2015, the Company had $8.0 million of long-term debt, of which $0.9 million was current.

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings (Loss) Per Share	Earnings (Loss) Per Share
	Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share is calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
		Three Months Ended
		February 1, 2015			February 2, 2014
	Numerator
	Net loss from continuing operations	$	(8,800	)	$	(12,682	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(4,519		)	(4,392		)
	Net loss	$	(13,319	)	$	(17,074	)
	Denominator
	Basic weighted average number of shares	20,930			20,849
	Diluted weighted average number of shares	20,930			20,849
	Basic:
	Net loss from continuing operations	$	(0.42	)	$	(0.61	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(0.22		)	(0.21		)
	Net loss	$	(0.64	)	$	(0.82	)
	Diluted:
	Net loss from continuing operations	$	(0.42	)	$	(0.61	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(0.22		)	(0.21		)
	Net loss	$	(0.64	)	$	(0.82	)
	Options to purchase 762,150 and 484,850 shares of the Company’s common stock were outstanding at February 1, 2015 and February 2, 2014, respectively. Additionally, there were 40,000 and 73,334 restricted shares outstanding at February 1, 2015 and February 2, 2014, respectively. The options and restricted shares were not included in the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014 because the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive as a result of the Company’s net loss position in those periods.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies
	(a)	Legal Proceedings
	The Company is involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company’s loss contingencies not discussed elsewhere consist primarily of claims and legal actions arising in the normal course of business related to contingent worker employment matters in the Staffing Services segment. These matters are at varying stages of investigation, arbitration or adjudication. The Company has accrued for losses on individual matters that are both probable and reasonably estimable.
	In July 2013, Oracle Corporation brought suit against the Company alleging copyright infringement and related claims. The complaint alleges that the Company's information technology infrastructure business provided customer installation services of software updates for Oracle’s computer operating system software and system firmware without appropriate authorization or license. Oracle alleges that it provides customers with updates only if they have purchased support agreements covering servers on which updates will be installed. The Company has asserted defenses and counterclaims of anti-competitive practices and related claims. The matter is scheduled for trial to commence on August 3, 2015.
	Estimates are based on currently available information and assumptions. Significant judgment is required in both the determination of probability and the determination of whether a matter is reasonably estimable. The Company’s estimates may change and actual expenses could differ in the future as additional information becomes available.
	(b)	Indemnification
	The Company indemnifies its officers, directors and certain employees for certain events or occurrences while the employee, officer or director is, or was, serving at the Company’s request in such capacity, as permitted under New York law.

Segment_Data

Segment Data	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Data	Segment Data
	The Company’s operating segments are determined in accordance with the Company’s internal management structure, which is based on operating activities.
	Segment operating income (loss) is comprised of segment net revenues less direct cost of staffing services revenue or cost of other revenue, selling, administrative and other operating costs, amortization of purchased intangible assets and restructuring costs. The Company allocates all operating costs to the segments except for costs not directly relating to operating activities such as corporate-wide general and administrative costs and fees related to restatement, investigations and remediation. These costs are not allocated because doing so would not enhance the understanding of segment operating performance and they are not used by management to measure segment performance.
	Financial data concerning the Company’s revenue and segment operating income (loss) by reportable operating segment in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014 are summarized in the following table:
		Three Months Ended February 1, 2015
	(in thousands)	Total			Staffing Services			Other
	Revenue
	Staffing service revenue	$	360,821		$	360,821		$	—
	Other revenue	22,245			—			22,245
	Net revenue	383,066			360,821			22,245
	Expenses
	Direct cost of staffing services revenue	310,819			310,819			—
	Cost of other revenue	19,605			—			19,605
	Selling, administrative and other operating costs	53,941			50,580			3,361
	Segment operating loss	(1,299		)	(578		)	(721		)
	Corporate general and administrative	6,023
	Operating loss	$	(7,322	)
		Three Months Ended February 2, 2014
	(in thousands)	Total			Staffing Services			Other
	Revenue
	Staffing service revenue	$	392,269		$	392,269		$	—
	Other revenue	29,359			—			29,359
	Net revenue	421,628			392,269			29,359
	Expenses
	Direct cost of staffing services revenue	339,796			339,796			—
	Cost of other revenue	24,133			—			24,133
	Selling, administrative and other operating costs	60,367			55,722			4,645
	Restructuring costs	657			657			—
	Segment operating income (loss)	(3,325		)	(3,906		)	581
	Corporate general and administrative	5,232
	Restatement, investigations and remediation	2,668
	Operating loss	$	(11,225	)

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events
	The Company entered into an amendment dated February 20, 2015, extending its $45.0 million Short-Term Credit Facility for an additional year to March 31, 2016. The amendment adds the ability for collateral to be held in certain foreign currencies (Euro, British Pounds Sterling, and Canadian Dollars) making it more useful in natural hedging against non-United States Dollar denominated liability positions, and removes in its entirety the covenant limiting restricted payments such as stock repurchases to the greater of $5.0 million or 50% of prior year net consolidated income. Borrowings under the Short-Term Credit Facility continues to be cash collateralized.

Basis_of_Presentation_Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Volt Information Sciences, Inc. ("Volt" or the "Company") have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, consistent in all material respects with those applied in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 2, 2014. The Company makes estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. Actual results could differ from those estimates and changes in estimates are reflected in the period in which they become known. Accounting for certain expenses, including income taxes, are based on full year assumptions, and the financial statements reflect all normal adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for fair presentation of the interim periods presented. The interim information is unaudited and is prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which provides for omission of certain information and footnote disclosures. This interim financial information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 2, 2014.
	Restatement, investigations and remediation costs are discussed further in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 2, 2014, and are comprised of financial and legal consulting, audit and related costs incurred for the completion of delayed filings required under SEC regulations.
	Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year financial statements in order to conform to the current year's presentation.
New Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted by the Company	New Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted by the Company
	In February 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis. The new consolidation standard changes the way reporting enterprises evaluate whether (a) they should consolidate limited partnerships and similar entities, (b) fees paid to a decision maker or service provider are variable interests in a variable interest entity ("VIE"), and (c) variable interests in a VIE held by related parties of the reporting enterprise require the reporting enterprise to consolidate the VIE. The guidance is effective for public business entities for annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is allowed, including early adoption in an interim period. A reporting entity may apply a modified retrospective approach by recording a cumulative-effect adjustment to equity as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption or may apply the amendments retrospectively. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this guidance on the consolidated financial statements.
	In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-01, Income Statement - Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20): Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items. The new guidance eliminates the separate presentation of extraordinary items, net of tax and the related earnings per share, but does not affect the requirement to disclose material items that are unusual in nature or infrequently occurring. The ASU applies to all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Entities have the option to apply the new guidance prospectively or retrospectively, and can choose early adoption. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this guidance on the consolidated financial statements.

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Classified as Held for Sale	The following table reconciles the major classes of net assets and liabilities classified as held for sale in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (in thousands):
		2-Nov-14
	Assets included as part of discontinued operations
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	282
	Trade accounts receivable, net	10,535
	Recoverable income taxes	921
	Prepaid insurance and other assets	9,251
	Property, equipment and software, net	3,231
	Total assets of the disposal group classified as held for sale in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	$	24,220
	Liabilities included as part of discontinued operations
	Accrued compensation	$	2,272
	Accounts payable	992
	Accrued taxes other than income taxes	649
	Accrued insurance and other	5,794
	Deferred revenue	9,419
	Total liabilities of the disposal group classified as held for sale in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	$	19,126
Schedule of Discontinued Operations Activity	The following table reconciles the major line items in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for discontinued operations (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended
		1-Feb-15			2-Feb-14
	Loss on discontinued operations
	Net revenue	$	4,708		$	15,520
	Cost of revenue	(5,730		)	(13,145		)
	Selling, administrative and other operating costs	(1,388		)	(5,493		)
	Restructuring and other related costs	(1,709		)	(704		)
	Other income (expense)	978			(568		)
	Loss from discontinued operations	(3,141		)	(4,390		)
	Loss on disposal of discontinued operations	(1,187		)	—
	Total loss from discontinued operations	(4,328		)	(4,390		)
	Income tax provision	191			2
	Total loss from discontinued operations that is presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations	$	(4,519	)	$	(4,392	)

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended February 1, 2015 were (in thousands):
		Foreign Currency Translation			Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at November 2, 2014	$	(6,365	)	$	(35	)
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(4,330		)	—
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	3,181			4
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,149		)	4
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at February 1, 2015	$	(7,514	)	$	(31	)
	Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended February 1, 2015 were (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended February 1, 2015
	Foreign currency translation
	Sale of foreign subsidiaries	$	(3,181	)
	Income tax provision (benefit)	—
	Total reclassifications, net of tax	$	(3,181	)
	Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income			Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
	Foreign currency translation
	Sale of foreign subsidiaries	$	3,181		Discontinued operations
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended February 1, 2015 were (in thousands):
		Foreign Currency Translation			Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at November 2, 2014	$	(6,365	)	$	(35	)
	Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	(4,330		)	—
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	3,181			4
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(1,149		)	4
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at February 1, 2015	$	(7,514	)	$	(31	)
	Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended February 1, 2015 were (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended February 1, 2015
	Foreign currency translation
	Sale of foreign subsidiaries	$	(3,181	)
	Income tax provision (benefit)	—
	Total reclassifications, net of tax	$	(3,181	)
	Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income			Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
	Foreign currency translation
	Sale of foreign subsidiaries	$	3,181		Discontinued operations

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Summary of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share	Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share is calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
		Three Months Ended
		February 1, 2015			February 2, 2014
	Numerator
	Net loss from continuing operations	$	(8,800	)	$	(12,682	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(4,519		)	(4,392		)
	Net loss	$	(13,319	)	$	(17,074	)
	Denominator
	Basic weighted average number of shares	20,930			20,849
	Diluted weighted average number of shares	20,930			20,849
	Basic:
	Net loss from continuing operations	$	(0.42	)	$	(0.61	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(0.22		)	(0.21		)
	Net loss	$	(0.64	)	$	(0.82	)
	Diluted:
	Net loss from continuing operations	$	(0.42	)	$	(0.61	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(0.22		)	(0.21		)
	Net loss	$	(0.64	)	$	(0.82	)

Segment_Data_Tables

Segment Data (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary of Sales and Segment Operating Income (Loss) by Reportable Operating Segment	Financial data concerning the Company’s revenue and segment operating income (loss) by reportable operating segment in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014 are summarized in the following table:
		Three Months Ended February 1, 2015
	(in thousands)	Total			Staffing Services			Other
	Revenue
	Staffing service revenue	$	360,821		$	360,821		$	—
	Other revenue	22,245			—			22,245
	Net revenue	383,066			360,821			22,245
	Expenses
	Direct cost of staffing services revenue	310,819			310,819			—
	Cost of other revenue	19,605			—			19,605
	Selling, administrative and other operating costs	53,941			50,580			3,361
	Segment operating loss	(1,299		)	(578		)	(721		)
	Corporate general and administrative	6,023
	Operating loss	$	(7,322	)
		Three Months Ended February 2, 2014
	(in thousands)	Total			Staffing Services			Other
	Revenue
	Staffing service revenue	$	392,269		$	392,269		$	—
	Other revenue	29,359			—			29,359
	Net revenue	421,628			392,269			29,359
	Expenses
	Direct cost of staffing services revenue	339,796			339,796			—
	Cost of other revenue	24,133			—			24,133
	Selling, administrative and other operating costs	60,367			55,722			4,645
	Restructuring costs	657			657			—
	Segment operating income (loss)	(3,325		)	(3,906		)	581
	Corporate general and administrative	5,232
	Restatement, investigations and remediation	2,668
	Operating loss	$	(11,225	)

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) (Computer Systems Segment, USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Dec. 01, 2014
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Payment to acquire note receivable		$4,000,000
Payment term		45 days
Working capital	6,000,000			6,000,000
Gain on the sale transaction	1,200,000
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	2,200,000	1,709,000	704,000
Payments for restructuring		700,000
Expected cost remaining		1,500,000
NewNet Communication Technologies, LLC
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Note receivable	10,000,000			10,000,000
Interest rate	50.00%			50.00%
Payment term	4 years
Capital interest percentage	20.00%			20.00%
Notes receivable, fair value		8,400,000
Receivable with Imputed Interest, Amortization Period		4 years
Receivable with Imputed Interest, Effective Yield (Interest Rate)		5.10%
Employee Severance
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	900,000
Professional Fees Incurred
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	900,000
Lease obligation costs
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	$400,000

Discontinued_Operations_Assets

Discontinued Operations - Assets and Liabilities (Details) (Computer Systems Segment, USD $)	Nov. 02, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets Held-for-sale
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$282
Trade accounts receivable, net	10,535
Recoverable income taxes	921
Prepaid insurance and other assets	9,251
Property, equipment and software, net	3,231
Total assets of the disposal group classified as held for sale in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	24,220
Liabilities Held-for-sale
Liabilities [Abstract]
Accrued compensation	2,272
Accounts payable	992
Accrued taxes other than income taxes	649
Accrued insurance and other	5,794
Deferred revenue	9,419
Total liabilities of the disposal group classified as held for sale in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	$19,126

Discontinued_Operations_Statem

Discontinued Operations - Statements of Operations (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Other income (expense), net		$98	$62
Total loss from discontinued operations		-4,519	-4,392
Computer Systems Segment
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net revenue		4,708	15,520
Cost of revenue		-5,730	-13,145
Selling, administrative and other operating costs		-1,388	-5,493
Restructuring and other related costs	-2,200	-1,709	-704
Other income (expense), net		978	-568
Loss from discontinued operations		-3,141	-4,390
Loss on disposal of discontinued operations		-1,187	0
Total loss from discontinued operations		-4,328	-4,390
Income tax provision		191	2
Total loss from discontinued operations that is presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations		($4,519)	($4,392)

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income tax provision (benefit)	($1,379)	($1,047)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at November 2, 2014	-6,400
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	-1,145	435
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at February 1, 2015	-7,545
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Total reclassifications, net of tax	4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at November 2, 2014	-35
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	0
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	4
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at February 1, 2015	-31
Foreign Currency Translation
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Total reclassifications, net of tax	3,181
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at November 2, 2014	-6,365
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications	-4,330
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	-1,149
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at February 1, 2015	-7,514
Foreign Currency Translation | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Sale of foreign subsidiaries	-3,181
Income tax provision (benefit)	0
Total reclassifications, net of tax	-3,181
Discontinued Operations | Foreign Currency Translation | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Sale of foreign subsidiaries	$3,181

Restricted_Cash_and_ShortTerm_1

Restricted Cash and Short-Term Investments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 01, 2015	Nov. 02, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Short-Term Credit Facility
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted as collateral	$1.30
Restricted cash and short-term investments
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash	12.2	16.5
Short-term investments	5	5.5
Restricted cash and short-term investments | Short-Term Credit Facility
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted as collateral	$1.30	$10.40

Hedging_Additional_Information

Hedging - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Nov. 02, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity of facility	$245,000,000
Foreign Exchange Gain (Loss) | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Outstanding short-term borrowings			8,500,000
Foreign Exchange Gain (Loss) | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Contract
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Net gains/ (losses) on borrowings and instruments	0	100,000
Short-Term Credit Facility
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity of facility	$45,000,000

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax provision	$1,379	$1,047

Debt_Additional_Information_De

Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014	Nov. 02, 2014
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Amount outstanding	$115,000,000
Borrowing capacity of facility	245,000,000
Long-term debt	8,000,000
Current maturities	900,000
Short-Term Financing Program
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Amount outstanding	115,000,000		120,000,000
Borrowing capacity of facility	200,000,000
Available borrowing capacity of facility	15,300,000
Weighted average interest rate during period	1.70%	1.60%
Short-Term Credit Facility
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity of facility	45,000,000
Cash collateral of outstanding short-term borrowings	1,300,000
Weighted average interest rate during period		1.90%
Line of Credit
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Amount outstanding			$8,500,000

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Summar

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Summary of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
Numerator
Net loss from continuing operations	($8,800)	($12,682)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-4,519	-4,392
NET LOSS	($13,319)	($17,074)
Denominator
Basic weighted average number of shares (shares)	20,930	20,849
Dilutive weighted average number of shares (shares)	20,930	20,849
Basic:
Loss from continuing operations (usd per share)	($0.42)	($0.61)
Loss from discontinued operations (usd per share)	($0.22)	($0.21)
Net loss (usd per share)	($0.64)	($0.82)
Diluted:
Loss from continuing operations (usd per share)	($0.42)	($0.61)
Loss from discontinued operations (usd per share)	($0.22)	($0.21)
Net loss (usd per share)	($0.64)	($0.82)

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Additi

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Additional Information (Detail)	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Options to purchase common stock outstanding	762,150	484,850
Restricted Stock Units
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Restricted shares outstanding	40,000	73,334

Segment_Data_Summary_of_Sales_

Segment Data - Summary of Sales and Segment Operating Income (Loss) by Reportable Operating Segment (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Staffing service revenue	$360,821	$392,269
Other revenue	22,245	29,359
NET REVENUE	383,066	421,628
Expenses
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	310,819	339,796
Cost of other revenue	19,605	24,133
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	59,964	65,599
Restructuring costs	0	657
Restatement, investigations and remediation	0	2,668
OPERATING LOSS	-7,322	-11,225
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Staffing service revenue	360,821	392,269
Other revenue	22,245	29,359
NET REVENUE	383,066	421,628
Expenses
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	310,819	339,796
Cost of other revenue	19,605	24,133
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	53,941	60,367
Restructuring costs		657
Segment operating loss	-1,299	-3,325
Operating Segments | Staffing Services
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Staffing service revenue	360,821	392,269
Other revenue	0	0
NET REVENUE	360,821	392,269
Expenses
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	310,819	339,796
Cost of other revenue	0	0
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	50,580	55,722
Restructuring costs		657
Segment operating loss	-578	-3,906
Operating Segments | Other
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Staffing service revenue	0	0
Other revenue	22,245	29,359
NET REVENUE	22,245	29,359
Expenses
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	0	0
Cost of other revenue	19,605	24,133
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	3,361	4,645
Restructuring costs		0
Segment operating loss	-721	581
Corporate general and administrative
Expenses
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	6,023	5,232
Restatement, investigations and remediation
Expenses
Restatement, investigations and remediation		$2,668

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (Subsequent Event, USD $)	Feb. 20, 2015
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Removed covenant, restricted payment maximum	$5
Removed covenant, restricted payment maximum, percent of net consolidated income	50.00%
Line of Credit
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of credit facility borrowing capacity	$45