Volt Information Sciences (VOLT) 10-Q 10 Jun 15 2015 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	3-May-15	Jun. 01, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	3-May-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
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		20,709,896

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3-May-15	4-May-14	3-May-15	4-May-14
REVENUE:
Staffing services revenue	$362,277	$406,733	$723,098	$799,002
Other revenue	22,912	29,347	45,157	58,706
NET REVENUE	385,189	436,080	768,255	857,708
EXPENSES:
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	305,116	344,922	615,935	684,718
Cost of other revenue	19,909	24,066	39,514	48,199
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	58,633	60,626	118,597	126,225
Restructuring costs	251	999	251	1,656
Impairment charges	5,374	0	5,374	0
Restatement, investigations and remediation	0	593	0	3,261
TOTAL EXPENSES	389,283	431,206	779,671	864,059
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	-4,094	4,874	-11,416	-6,351
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET:
Interest income (expense), net	-730	-802	-1,364	-1,662
Foreign exchange gain (loss), net	-1,600	-630	-1,163	-242
Other income (expense), net	43	216	141	278
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET	-2,287	-1,216	-2,386	-1,626
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	-6,381	3,658	-13,802	-7,977
Income tax provision	532	2,277	1,911	3,324
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	-6,913	1,381	-15,713	-11,301
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Loss from discontinued operations net of income taxes (including loss on disposal of $1.2 million in 2015)	0	-4,876	-4,519	-9,268
NET LOSS	($6,913)	($3,495)	($20,232)	($20,569)
Basic:
Loss from continuing operations (usd per share)	($0.33)	$0.07	($0.75)	($0.54)
Loss from discontinued operations (usd per share)	$0	($0.23)	($0.22)	($0.45)
Net loss (usd per share)	($0.33)	($0.16)	($0.97)	($0.99)
Weighted average number of shares - basic (shares)	20,793	20,861	20,861	20,855
Diluted:
Loss from continuing operations (usd per share)	($0.33)	$0.07	($0.75)	($0.54)
Loss from discontinued operations (usd per share)	$0	($0.23)	($0.22)	($0.45)
Net loss (usd per share)	($0.33)	($0.16)	($0.97)	($0.99)
Weighted average number of shares - diluted (shares)	20,793	21,084	20,861	20,855

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parentheticals) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3-May-15
Income Statement [Abstract]
Gain on disposal	$1.20

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-15	4-May-14	3-May-15	4-May-14
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
NET LOSS	($6,913)	($3,495)	($20,232)	($20,569)
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $0, respectively	1,515	1,445	366	1,864
Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of taxes of $0, respectively	12	4	16	20
Net current period other comprehensive income	1,527	1,449	382	1,884
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	($5,386)	($2,046)	($19,850)	($18,685)

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-15	4-May-14	3-May-15	4-May-14
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, taxes	$0	$0	$0	$0
Unrealized gains (loss) on marketable securities, taxes	$0	$0	$0	$0

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	3-May-15	Nov. 02, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$7,197	$9,105
Restricted cash and short-term investments	17,761	32,436
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances of $646 and $868, respectively	224,854	248,101
Recoverable income taxes	16,713	18,311
Prepaid insurance and other current assets	23,268	26,255
Assets held for sale	0	24,220
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	289,793	358,428
Prepaid insurance and other assets, excluding current portion	45,696	39,600
Property, equipment and software, net	24,789	26,304
TOTAL ASSETS	360,278	424,332
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accrued compensation	35,412	41,182
Accounts payable	44,779	55,873
Accrued taxes other than income taxes	14,835	17,099
Accrued insurance and other	36,206	39,104
Deferred revenue, net, current portion	2,059	3,491
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt	130,949	129,417
Liabilities held for sale	0	19,126
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	264,240	305,292
Accrued insurance and other, excluding current portion	10,857	10,611
Income taxes payable, excluding current portion	8,655	8,556
Deferred income taxes	1,285	1,263
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	6,732	7,216
TOTAL LIABILITIES	291,769	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 - 23,733,603 and 23,610,103, respectively; Outstanding - 20,705,496 and 20,922,796, respectively	2,373	2,361
Paid-in capital	74,338	73,194
Retained earnings	43,958	64,119
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-6,018	-6,400
Treasury stock, at cost; 3,028,107 and 2,687,307 shares, respectively	-46,142	-41,880
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	68,509	91,394
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$360,278	$424,332

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3-May-15	Nov. 02, 2014
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Trade accounts receivable, allowances	$646	$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	23,733,603	23,610,103
Common stock, shares outstanding	20,705,496	20,922,796
Treasury stock, shares	3,028,107	2,687,307

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-15	4-May-14
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
NET LOSS	($20,232)	($20,569)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-4,519	-9,268
Loss from continuing operations	-15,713	-11,301
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	3,410	5,265
Provision (release) of doubtful accounts and sales allowances	151	-214
Impairment charges	5,374	0
Unrealized foreign currency exchange loss	172	917
(Gain) loss on dispositions of property, equipment and software	-111	18
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)	-79	1,415
Share-based compensation expense	718	326
Accretion of convertible note discount	-199	0
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable	21,056	39,979
Restricted cash related to customer contracts	4,062	2,370
Prepaid insurance and other assets	190	6,686
Accounts payable	-8,610	-3,304
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	-11,702	-13,129
Income taxes	777	495
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-504	29,523
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Sales of investments	796	985
Purchases of investments	-501	-308
Proceeds from sale of property, equipment and software	227	3,000
Purchases of property, equipment and software	-3,276	-2,202
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	-2,754	1,475
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Decrease in cash restricted as collateral for borrowings	10,352	2,960
Net change in short-term borrowings	1,494	-19,582
Repayment of long-term debt	-446	-411
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	438	0
Purchases of common stock under repurchase program	-4,262	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	7,576	-17,033
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-1,959	204
CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
Cash flow from operating activities	-56	-8,343
Cash flow from investing activities	-4,000	-389
Net cash used in discontinued operations	-4,056	-8,732
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-1,697	5,437
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	9,105	9,847
Change in cash from discontinued operations	-211	-49
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	7,197	15,235
Cash paid during the period:
Interest	1,690	1,885
Income taxes	634	1,819
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	6 Months Ended
	3-May-15
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 in the United States, 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	6 Months Ended
	3-May-15
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.
	Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
	In May 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Pushdown Accounting - Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 115 (SEC Update). This ASU supersedes several paragraphs in ASC 805-50. The amendments remove references to Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 5.J and are effective immediately. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
	New Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted by the Company
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-05, Customers' Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement. The ASU provides guidance in evaluating whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then the software license element of the arrangement should be accounted for as an acquisition of a software license. If the arrangement does not contain a software license, it should be accounted for as a service contract. This ASU is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and may be adopted either retrospectively or prospectively. We are currently evaluating the impact that this ASU will have on our consolidated financial statements.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. The ASU requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized liability be presented on the balance sheet as a direct reduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected. This ASU is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this guidance on the consolidated financial statements.
	In February 2015, the FASB issued 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.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). Upon the effective date, the ASU replaces almost all existing revenue recognition guidance, including industry specific guidance, in generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). This standard is effective for fiscal years and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently assessing the impact that the adoption of this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures upon implementation in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	6 Months Ended
	3-May-15
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 comprised 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 is anticipated to be made in the third quarter of 2015 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 was valued at $8.4 million on the transaction date which approximates its fair value. The resulting discount will be amortized over four years with an effective interest rate of 5.1%.
	As of May 3, 2015, the unamortized discount for the note is $1.5 million and the interest income resulting from the amortization for the three and six months ended May 3, 2015 is $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively.
	The Company recognized a loss on disposal of $1.2 million from the sale transaction in the first quarter of 2015. 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 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of May 3, 2015, $1.5 million has been paid and $0.8 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 Sheet	$	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 Sheet	$	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					Six Months Ended
		3-May-15		4-May-14			3-May-15			4-May-14
	Loss on discontinued operations
	Net revenue	$	—	$	15,405		$	4,708		$	30,925
	Cost of revenue	—		14,590			5,730			27,735
	Selling, administrative and other operating costs	—		5,125			1,388			10,618
	Restructuring and other related costs	—		(81		)	1,709			623
	Other (income) expense, net	—		546			(978		)	1,114
	Loss from discontinued operations	—		(4,775		)	(3,141		)	(9,165		)
	Loss on disposal of discontinued operations	—		—			(1,187		)	—
	Total loss from discontinued operations	—		(4,775		)	(4,328		)	(9,165		)
	Income tax provision	—		101			191			103
	Total loss from discontinued operations that is presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations	$	—	$	(4,876	)	$	(4,519	)	$	(9,268	)

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	6 Months Ended
	3-May-15
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended May 3, 2015 were (in thousands):
		Foreign Currency Translation			Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities
	Three Months Ended May 3, 2015
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at February 1, 2015	$	(7,514	)	$	(31	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	1,515			12
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			—
	Net current period other comprehensive income	1,515			12
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at May 3, 2015	$	(5,999	)	$	(19	)
	Six Months Ended May 3, 2015
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at November 2, 2014	$	(6,365	)	$	(35	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(2,815		)	16
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	3,181			—
	Net current period other comprehensive income	366			16
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at May 3, 2015	$	(5,999	)	$	(19	)
	The Company did not have any significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income in 2014.
	Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended May 3, 2015 were (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended May 3, 2015			Six Months Ended May 3, 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	6 Months Ended
	3-May-15
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 May 3, 2015 and November 2, 2014, restricted cash and short-term investments included $12.4 million and $16.5 million, respectively, restricted for payment to associate vendors and $0.1 million and $10.4 million, respectively, restricted as collateral under the Short-Term Credit Facility.
	At May 3, 2015 and November 2, 2014, restricted cash and short-term investments included $5.3 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.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	3-May-15
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 second quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014 was $0.5 million and $2.3 million, respectively, and for the six months ended May 3, 2015 and May 4, 2014 was $1.9 million and $3.3 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	6 Months Ended
	3-May-15
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt
	At May 3, 2015 and November 2, 2014, the Company had outstanding borrowing under the Short-Term Financing Program of $130.0 million and $120.0 million, respectively, which carried weighted average annual interest rates of 1.8% and 1.7% during the second quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively, and 1.7% and 1.6% during the first six months of 2015 and 2014, respectively, which is inclusive of certain facility and program fees. At May 3, 2015, there was $7.9 million available under the Short-Term Financing Program.
	There were no outstanding borrowings under the $45.0 million Short-Term Credit Facility as of May 3, 2015. At November 2, 2014, the Company had the equivalent of $8.5 million outstanding, used primarily to hedge the Company’s net investment in certain foreign subsidiaries. The Company does not designate and document these instruments as hedges under ASC 815 "Derivatives and Hedges," 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 both the second quarter and the first six months of fiscal 2014, borrowings under the Short-Term Facility carried a weighted average annual interest rate of 1.9%, which is inclusive of the facility fee.
	At May 3, 2015 and November 2, 2014, the Company had $7.7 million and $8.1 million of long-term debt, respectively, of which $0.9 million was current at May 3, 2015 and November 2, 2014.

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share	6 Months Ended
	3-May-15
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						Six Months Ended
		May 3, 2015			May 4, 2014			May 3, 2015			May 4, 2014
	Numerator
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(6,913	)	$	1,381		$	(15,713	)	$	(11,301	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—			(4,876		)	(4,519		)	(9,268		)
	Net loss	$	(6,913	)	$	(3,495	)	$	(20,232	)	$	(20,569	)
	Denominator
	Basic weighted average number of shares	20,793			20,861			20,861			20,855
	Diluted weighted average number of shares	20,793			21,084			20,861			20,855
	Basic:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.33	)	$	0.07		$	(0.75	)	$	(0.54	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—			(0.23		)	(0.22		)	(0.45		)
	Net loss	$	(0.33	)	$	(0.16	)	$	(0.97	)	$	(0.99	)
	Diluted:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.33	)	$	0.07		$	(0.75	)	$	(0.54	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—			(0.23		)	(0.22		)	(0.45		)
	Net loss	$	(0.33	)	$	(0.16	)	$	(0.97	)	$	(0.99	)
	Options to purchase 661,650 and 465,450 shares of the Company’s common stock were outstanding at May 3, 2015 and May 4, 2014, respectively. Additionally, there were 60,001 restricted shares outstanding at May 4, 2014. The options and restricted shares were not included in the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share in the three and six months of fiscal 2015 and in the six months of fiscal 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.
	Share Repurchase Plan
	On January 14, 2015, the Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program of up to 1,500,000 shares of the Company's common stock to begin on January 19, 2015, replacing a prior program. Such repurchases will be made through open market or private transactions. Share repurchases under the program will be subject to specified parameters and certain price and volume restraints and any repurchased shares will be held in treasury. The exact number and timing of share repurchases will depend upon market conditions and other factors.
	For the quarter ended May 3, 2015, the Company repurchased 340,800 shares of common stock at an average purchase price of $12.50 per share for an aggregate amount of $4.3 million. The shares repurchased in the second quarter represent the total shares repurchased since inception. As of May 3, 2015, the Company had 1,159,200 shares available for repurchase. In April 2015, the Company suspended purchases of shares under this program.

Impairment_Charges

Impairment Charges	6 Months Ended
	3-May-15
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Impairment Charges	Impairment Charges
	Impairment of Net Assets
	During the second quarter of 2015, in conjunction with the initiative to exit certain non-core operations, the telephone directory publishing and printing business in Uruguay met the criteria to be classified as held for sale. Disposal is expected to take place in the second half of the year.
	As part of the required evaluation under the held for sale guidance, the Company determined that the approximate fair value less costs to sell the operations was significantly lower than the carrying value of the net assets. Consequently, the net assets of the business of $4.4 million were fully impaired during the second quarter of 2015 and were recorded as an impairment charge in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. With the exception of a nominal amount of cash, there is no carrying value for any assets classified as held for sale as of May 3, 2015 on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet for the telephone directory publishing and printing business in Uruguay. The pre-tax losses for the second quarter of 2015 and 2014 for this business were $1.2 million and $1.1 million, respectively. The pre-tax losses for the first six months of 2015 and 2014 were $2.2 million and $1.9 million, respectively.
	Impairment of Goodwill
	The Company performed its annual impairment test for goodwill during the second quarter of 2015.  Goodwill impairment is determined using a two-step process. The first step of the goodwill impairment test is to identify potential impairment by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its net book value (or carrying amount), including goodwill. The second step of the goodwill impairment test compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit's goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.
	Based on the result of the first step of the goodwill impairment analysis, the Company determined that the fair value of the staffing reporting unit in Uruguay was less than its carrying value as of May 3, 2015 and, as such, the Company applied the second step of the goodwill impairment test to this reporting unit. The fair value of the reporting unit was determined using an income approach. The income approach uses projections of estimated operating results and cash flows discounted using a weighted-average cost of capital. The approach uses management’s best estimates of economic and market conditions over the projected period, including growth rates in sales, costs, estimates of future expected changes in operating margins and cash expenditures. Other significant estimates and assumptions include terminal value growth rates, future estimates of capital expenditures and changes in future working capital requirements. The Company determined that the ongoing value of the business based on historical and future levels would not support the carrying value of goodwill.  Based on the result of the second step of the goodwill impairment analysis, the Company recorded a $1.0 million non-cash charge to reduce the entire carrying value of goodwill during the second quarter of 2015.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	3-May-15
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 alleged 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.
	On May 6, 2015, the Company settled the lawsuit with Oracle on monetary and non-monetary terms.  The net payment due by the Company to Oracle, after amounts covered by the Company’s insurance policies, is $400,000. This amount is included within the Other segment's selling, administrative and other operating costs.
	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)	Casualty Insurance Program
	Except for states that require participation in state-operated workers’ compensation insurance funds, liability for workers’ compensation as well as automobile and general liability is insured under a retrospective experience-rated insurance program for losses exceeding specified deductible levels. The Company is self-insured for losses below the specified deductible limits. The Company has deposited approximately $27.0 million, representing numerous open plan years, with the insurance company to satisfy the carrier’s collateral requirements and fund potential future claims. Adjustments to the collateral amount are determined periodically up to three or four years after the end of the respective policy year, using the level of claims paid and incurred. This balance is included within prepaid insurance and other current assets as well as prepaid insurance and other assets, excluding current portion in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	(c)	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	6 Months Ended
	3-May-15
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, impairment charges 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 as they do 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 second quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014 and for the first six months of fiscal 2015 and 2014 are summarized in the following tables:
		Three Months Ended May 3, 2015
	(in thousands)	Total			Staffing Services		Other
	Revenue
	Staffing services revenue	$	362,277		$	362,277	$	—
	Other revenue	22,912			—		22,912
	Net revenue	385,189			362,277		22,912
	Expenses
	Direct cost of staffing services revenue	305,116			305,116		—
	Cost of other revenue	19,909			—		19,909
	Selling, administrative and other operating costs	54,325			50,034		4,291
	Restructuring costs	251			275		(24		)
	Impairment charges	5,374			977		4,397
	Segment operating income (loss)	214			5,875		(5,661		)
	Corporate general and administrative	4,308
	Operating loss	$	(4,094	)
		Three Months Ended May 4, 2014
	(in thousands)	Total			Staffing Services		Other
	Revenue
	Staffing services revenue	$	406,733		$	406,733	$	—
	Other revenue	29,347			—		29,347
	Net revenue	436,080			406,733		29,347
	Expenses
	Direct cost of staffing services revenue	344,922			344,922		—
	Cost of other revenue	24,066			—		24,066
	Selling, administrative and other operating costs	58,238			53,778		4,460
	Restructuring costs	679			577		102
	Segment operating income	8,175			7,456		719
	Corporate general and administrative	2,708
	Restatement, investigations and remediation	593
	Operating income	$	4,874
		Six Months Ended May 3, 2015
	(in thousands)	Total			Staffing Services		Other
	Revenue
	Staffing services revenue	$	723,098		$	723,098	$	—
	Other revenue	45,157			—		45,157
	Net revenue	768,255			723,098		45,157
	Expenses
	Direct cost of staffing services revenue	615,935			615,935		—
	Cost of other revenue	39,514			—		39,514
	Selling, administrative and other operating costs	108,266			100,614		7,652
	Restructuring costs	251			275		(24		)
	Impairment charges	5,374			977		4,397
	Segment operating income (loss)	(1,085		)	5,297		(6,382		)
	Corporate general and administrative	10,331
	Operating loss	$	(11,416	)
		Six Months Ended May 4, 2014
	(in thousands)	Total			Staffing Services		Other
	Revenue
	Staffing services revenue	$	799,002		$	799,002	$	—
	Other revenue	58,706			—		58,706
	Net revenue	857,708			799,002		58,706
	Expenses
	Direct cost of staffing services revenue	684,718			684,718		—
	Cost of other revenue	48,199			—		48,199
	Selling, administrative and other operating costs	118,605			109,500		9,105
	Restructuring costs	1,336			1,234		102
	Segment operating income	4,850			3,550		1,300
	Corporate general and administrative	7,940
	Restatement, investigations and remediation	3,261
	Operating loss	$	(6,351	)

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	3-May-15
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events
	Short-Term Credit Facility
	The Company terminated its $45.0 million Short-Term Credit Facility with Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, effective June 8, 2015. The Credit Facility had a term expiring on March 31, 2016. There were no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility.
	Letters of Intent to Sell Certain Business Assets
	The Company signed a non-binding Letter of Intent ("LOI") on June 4, 2015 to sell its telephone directory publishing and printing business in Uruguay. The Company expects to receive a nominal amount from the sale and the net assets of this business are included within impairment charges in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations during the second quarter of 2015. The Company expects to finalize this sale in the second half of the year.
	The Company signed a non-binding LOI on June 9, 2015 to sell certain working capital assets of its telecommunication infrastructure and security services business for nominal proceeds. The Company expects to finalize this sale in the second half of the year.

Basis_of_Presentation_Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	3-May-15
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 in the United States, 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 Adopted Accounting Standards	Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
	In May 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Pushdown Accounting - Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 115 (SEC Update). This ASU supersedes several paragraphs in ASC 805-50. The amendments remove references to Staff Accounting Bulletin Topic 5.J and are effective immediately. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
New Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted by the Company	New Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted by the Company
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-05, Customers' Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement. The ASU provides guidance in evaluating whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then the software license element of the arrangement should be accounted for as an acquisition of a software license. If the arrangement does not contain a software license, it should be accounted for as a service contract. This ASU is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and may be adopted either retrospectively or prospectively. We are currently evaluating the impact that this ASU will have on our consolidated financial statements.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. The ASU requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized liability be presented on the balance sheet as a direct reduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected. This ASU is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this guidance on the consolidated financial statements.
	In February 2015, the FASB issued 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.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). Upon the effective date, the ASU replaces almost all existing revenue recognition guidance, including industry specific guidance, in generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). This standard is effective for fiscal years and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company is currently assessing the impact that the adoption of this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures upon implementation in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018.

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	3-May-15
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 Sheet	$	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 Sheet	$	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					Six Months Ended
		3-May-15		4-May-14			3-May-15			4-May-14
	Loss on discontinued operations
	Net revenue	$	—	$	15,405		$	4,708		$	30,925
	Cost of revenue	—		14,590			5,730			27,735
	Selling, administrative and other operating costs	—		5,125			1,388			10,618
	Restructuring and other related costs	—		(81		)	1,709			623
	Other (income) expense, net	—		546			(978		)	1,114
	Loss from discontinued operations	—		(4,775		)	(3,141		)	(9,165		)
	Loss on disposal of discontinued operations	—		—			(1,187		)	—
	Total loss from discontinued operations	—		(4,775		)	(4,328		)	(9,165		)
	Income tax provision	—		101			191			103
	Total loss from discontinued operations that is presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations	$	—	$	(4,876	)	$	(4,519	)	$	(9,268	)

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	3-May-15
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended May 3, 2015 were (in thousands):
		Foreign Currency Translation			Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities
	Three Months Ended May 3, 2015
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at February 1, 2015	$	(7,514	)	$	(31	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	1,515			12
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			—
	Net current period other comprehensive income	1,515			12
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at May 3, 2015	$	(5,999	)	$	(19	)
	Six Months Ended May 3, 2015
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at November 2, 2014	$	(6,365	)	$	(35	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(2,815		)	16
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	3,181			—
	Net current period other comprehensive income	366			16
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at May 3, 2015	$	(5,999	)	$	(19	)
	The Company did not have any significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income in 2014.
	Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended May 3, 2015 were (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended May 3, 2015			Six Months Ended May 3, 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 and six months ended May 3, 2015 were (in thousands):
		Foreign Currency Translation			Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities
	Three Months Ended May 3, 2015
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at February 1, 2015	$	(7,514	)	$	(31	)
	Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	1,515			12
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	—			—
	Net current period other comprehensive income	1,515			12
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at May 3, 2015	$	(5,999	)	$	(19	)
	Six Months Ended May 3, 2015
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at November 2, 2014	$	(6,365	)	$	(35	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(2,815		)	16
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	3,181			—
	Net current period other comprehensive income	366			16
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss at May 3, 2015	$	(5,999	)	$	(19	)
	The Company did not have any significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income in 2014.
	Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended May 3, 2015 were (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended May 3, 2015			Six Months Ended May 3, 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)	6 Months Ended
	3-May-15
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						Six Months Ended
		May 3, 2015			May 4, 2014			May 3, 2015			May 4, 2014
	Numerator
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(6,913	)	$	1,381		$	(15,713	)	$	(11,301	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—			(4,876		)	(4,519		)	(9,268		)
	Net loss	$	(6,913	)	$	(3,495	)	$	(20,232	)	$	(20,569	)
	Denominator
	Basic weighted average number of shares	20,793			20,861			20,861			20,855
	Diluted weighted average number of shares	20,793			21,084			20,861			20,855
	Basic:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.33	)	$	0.07		$	(0.75	)	$	(0.54	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—			(0.23		)	(0.22		)	(0.45		)
	Net loss	$	(0.33	)	$	(0.16	)	$	(0.97	)	$	(0.99	)
	Diluted:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.33	)	$	0.07		$	(0.75	)	$	(0.54	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—			(0.23		)	(0.22		)	(0.45		)
	Net loss	$	(0.33	)	$	(0.16	)	$	(0.97	)	$	(0.99	)

Segment_Data_Tables

Segment Data (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	3-May-15
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 second quarter of fiscal 2015 and 2014 and for the first six months of fiscal 2015 and 2014 are summarized in the following tables:
		Three Months Ended May 3, 2015
	(in thousands)	Total			Staffing Services		Other
	Revenue
	Staffing services revenue	$	362,277		$	362,277	$	—
	Other revenue	22,912			—		22,912
	Net revenue	385,189			362,277		22,912
	Expenses
	Direct cost of staffing services revenue	305,116			305,116		—
	Cost of other revenue	19,909			—		19,909
	Selling, administrative and other operating costs	54,325			50,034		4,291
	Restructuring costs	251			275		(24		)
	Impairment charges	5,374			977		4,397
	Segment operating income (loss)	214			5,875		(5,661		)
	Corporate general and administrative	4,308
	Operating loss	$	(4,094	)
		Three Months Ended May 4, 2014
	(in thousands)	Total			Staffing Services		Other
	Revenue
	Staffing services revenue	$	406,733		$	406,733	$	—
	Other revenue	29,347			—		29,347
	Net revenue	436,080			406,733		29,347
	Expenses
	Direct cost of staffing services revenue	344,922			344,922		—
	Cost of other revenue	24,066			—		24,066
	Selling, administrative and other operating costs	58,238			53,778		4,460
	Restructuring costs	679			577		102
	Segment operating income	8,175			7,456		719
	Corporate general and administrative	2,708
	Restatement, investigations and remediation	593
	Operating income	$	4,874
		Six Months Ended May 3, 2015
	(in thousands)	Total			Staffing Services		Other
	Revenue
	Staffing services revenue	$	723,098		$	723,098	$	—
	Other revenue	45,157			—		45,157
	Net revenue	768,255			723,098		45,157
	Expenses
	Direct cost of staffing services revenue	615,935			615,935		—
	Cost of other revenue	39,514			—		39,514
	Selling, administrative and other operating costs	108,266			100,614		7,652
	Restructuring costs	251			275		(24		)
	Impairment charges	5,374			977		4,397
	Segment operating income (loss)	(1,085		)	5,297		(6,382		)
	Corporate general and administrative	10,331
	Operating loss	$	(11,416	)
		Six Months Ended May 4, 2014
	(in thousands)	Total			Staffing Services		Other
	Revenue
	Staffing services revenue	$	799,002		$	799,002	$	—
	Other revenue	58,706			—		58,706
	Net revenue	857,708			799,002		58,706
	Expenses
	Direct cost of staffing services revenue	684,718			684,718		—
	Cost of other revenue	48,199			—		48,199
	Selling, administrative and other operating costs	118,605			109,500		9,105
	Restructuring costs	1,336			1,234		102
	Segment operating income	4,850			3,550		1,300
	Corporate general and administrative	7,940
	Restatement, investigations and remediation	3,261
	Operating loss	$	(6,351	)

Discontinued_Operations_Additi

Discontinued Operations - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2014	3-May-15	4-May-14	3-May-15	4-May-14	Nov. 02, 2014
Computer Systems Segment
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain on the sale transaction	$1,200,000
Restructuring and other related costs	2,200,000	0	-81,000	1,709,000	623,000
Payments for restructuring				1,500,000
Expected cost remaining		800,000		800,000
NewNet Communication Technologies, LLC | Computer Systems Segment
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Note receivable	10,000,000
Interest rate	0.50%
Payment term	4 years
Capital interest percentage	20.00%
Payment to acquire note receivable				4,000,000
Payment term				45 days
Working capital	6,000,000
Notes receivable, fair value		8,400,000		8,400,000
Receivable with imputed interest, amortization period				4 years
Receivable with imputed interest, effective yield (interest rate)				5.10%
Unamortized discount		1,500,000		1,500,000
Interest income resulting from amortization		100,000		200,000
Employee Severance | Computer Systems Segment
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring and other related costs	900,000
Professional Fees Incurred | Computer Systems Segment
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring and other related costs	900,000
Lease obligation costs | Computer Systems Segment
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring and other related costs	400,000
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets						6,842
Accrued Insurance and Other Liabilities
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Deferred tax liabilities						$3,834

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 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 Sheet	24,220
Liabilities Held-for-sale
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 Sheet	$19,126

Discontinued_Operations_Statem

Discontinued Operations - Statements of Operations (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 01, 2014	3-May-15	4-May-14	3-May-15	4-May-14
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Other income (expense), net		($43)	($216)	($141)	($278)
Total loss from discontinued operations		0	-4,876	-4,519	-9,268
Computer Systems Segment
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net revenue		0	15,405	4,708	30,925
Cost of revenue		0	14,590	5,730	27,735
Selling, administrative and other operating costs		0	5,125	1,388	10,618
Restructuring and other related costs	2,200	0	-81	1,709	623
Other income (expense), net		0	546	-978	1,114
Loss from discontinued operations		0	-4,775	-3,141	-9,165
Loss on disposal of discontinued operations		0	0	-1,187	0
Total loss from discontinued operations		0	-4,775	-4,328	-9,165
Income tax provision		0	101	191	103
Total loss from discontinued operations that is presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations		$0	($4,876)	($4,519)	($9,268)

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-15	4-May-14	3-May-15	4-May-14
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income tax provision (benefit)	$532	$2,277	$1,911	$3,324
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at February 1, 2015			-6,400
Net current period other comprehensive income	1,527	1,449	382	1,884
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at May 3, 2015	-6,018		-6,018
Foreign Currency Translation
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Total reclassifications, net of tax	0		-3,181
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at February 1, 2015	-7,514		-6,365
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	1,515		-2,815
Net current period other comprehensive income	1,515		366
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at May 3, 2015	-5,999		-5,999
Foreign Currency Translation | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Sale of foreign subsidiaries	0		-3,181
Income tax provision (benefit)	0		0
Total reclassifications, net of tax	0		-3,181
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss)
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Total reclassifications, net of tax	0		0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at February 1, 2015	-31		-35
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	12		16
Net current period other comprehensive income	12		16
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at May 3, 2015	-19		-19
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) (Restricted cash and short-term investments, USD $)	3-May-15	Nov. 02, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash	$12.40	$16.50
Short-term investments	5.3	5.5
Short-Term Credit Facility
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted as collateral	$0.10	$10.40

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-15	4-May-14	3-May-15	4-May-14
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax provision	$532	$2,277	$1,911	$3,324

Debt_Additional_Information_De

Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	3-May-15	4-May-14	3-May-15	4-May-14	Nov. 02, 2014
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$7,700,000		$7,700,000		$8,100,000
Current maturities	900,000		900,000		900,000
Short-Term Financing Program
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Amount outstanding	130,000,000		130,000,000		120,000,000
Weighted average interest rate during period	1.80%	1.70%	1.70%	1.60%
Available borrowing capacity of facility	7,900,000		7,900,000
Line of Credit
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Amount outstanding	0		0		8,500,000
Weighted average interest rate during period			1.90%	1.90%
Face amount	$45,000,000		$45,000,000

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Summar

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Summary of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3-May-15	4-May-14	3-May-15	4-May-14
Numerator
Income (loss) from continuing operations	($6,913)	$1,381	($15,713)	($11,301)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0	-4,876	-4,519	-9,268
NET LOSS	($6,913)	($3,495)	($20,232)	($20,569)
Denominator
Basic weighted average number of shares (shares)	20,793	20,861	20,861	20,855
Dilutive weighted average number of shares (shares)	20,793	21,084	20,861	20,855
Basic:
Loss from continuing operations (usd per share)	($0.33)	$0.07	($0.75)	($0.54)
Loss from discontinued operations (usd per share)	$0	($0.23)	($0.22)	($0.45)
Net loss (usd per share)	($0.33)	($0.16)	($0.97)	($0.99)
Diluted:
Loss from continuing operations (usd per share)	($0.33)	$0.07	($0.75)	($0.54)
Loss from discontinued operations (usd per share)	$0	($0.23)	($0.22)	($0.45)
Net loss (usd per share)	($0.33)	($0.16)	($0.97)	($0.99)

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Additi

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3-May-15	4-May-14	Jan. 14, 2015
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Options to purchase common stock outstanding	661,650	465,450
Restricted Stock Units
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Restricted shares outstanding		60,001
Common Stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased (shares)			1,500,000
Number of shares repurchased (shares)	340,800
Weighted average price paid per share (usd per share)	$12.50
Aggregate amount paid for shares repurchased	$4.30
Remaining number of shares authorized to be repurchased (shares)	1,159,200

Impairment_Charges_Details

Impairment Charges (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	3-May-15	4-May-14	3-May-15	4-May-14	Feb. 01, 2015	Feb. 02, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Impairment charges	$5,374,000	$0	$5,374,000	$0
Telephone Directory Publishing and Printing | URUGUAY
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Impaired net assets	4,400,000		4,400,000
Pre-tax losses	2,200,000	1,900,000			1,200,000	1,100,000
Impairment charges	$1,000,000

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	3-May-15	6-May-15
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Prepaid Insurance, Deposit to Cover Claims Under Deductible Limit	$27,000,000
Subsequent Event
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Net litigation payment due to Oracle		$400,000

Segment_Data_Summary_of_Sales_

Segment Data - Summary of Sales and Segment Operating Income (Loss) by Reportable Operating Segment (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3-May-15	4-May-14	3-May-15	4-May-14
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Staffing services revenue	$362,277	$406,733	$723,098	$799,002
Other revenue	22,912	29,347	45,157	58,706
NET REVENUE	385,189	436,080	768,255	857,708
Expenses
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	305,116	344,922	615,935	684,718
Cost of other revenue	19,909	24,066	39,514	48,199
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	58,633	60,626	118,597	126,225
Restructuring costs	251	999	251	1,656
Impairment charges	5,374	0	5,374	0
Restatement, investigations and remediation	0	593	0	3,261
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	-4,094	4,874	-11,416	-6,351
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Staffing services revenue	362,277	406,733	723,098	799,002
Other revenue	22,912	29,347	45,157	58,706
NET REVENUE	385,189	436,080	768,255	857,708
Expenses
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	305,116	344,922	615,935	684,718
Cost of other revenue	19,909	24,066	39,514	48,199
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	54,325	58,238	108,266	118,605
Restructuring costs	251	679	251	1,336
Impairment charges	5,374		5,374
Segment operating income (loss)	214	8,175	-1,085	4,850
Operating Segments | Staffing Services
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Staffing services revenue	362,277	406,733	723,098	799,002
Other revenue	0	0	0	0
NET REVENUE	362,277	406,733	723,098	799,002
Expenses
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	305,116	344,922	615,935	684,718
Cost of other revenue	0	0	0	0
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	50,034	53,778	100,614	109,500
Restructuring costs	275	577	275	1,234
Impairment charges	977		977
Segment operating income (loss)	5,875	7,456	5,297	3,550
Operating Segments | Other
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Staffing services revenue	0	0	0	0
Other revenue	22,912	29,347	45,157	58,706
NET REVENUE	22,912	29,347	45,157	58,706
Expenses
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	0	0	0	0
Cost of other revenue	19,909	24,066	39,514	48,199
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	4,291	4,460	7,652	9,105
Restructuring costs	-24	102	-24	102
Impairment charges	4,397		4,397
Segment operating income (loss)	-5,661	719	-6,382	1,300
Corporate general and administrative
Expenses
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	4,308	2,708	10,331	7,940
Restatement, investigations and remediation
Expenses
Restatement, investigations and remediation		$593		$3,261

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (Line of Credit, Subsequent Event, USD $)	Jun. 08, 2015
Line of Credit | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity of facility	$45,000,000
Amount outstanding	$0