Volt Information Sciences (VOLT) 10-Q 9 Jun 16 2016 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016	Jun. 03, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	May 1, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Trading Symbol	VISI
Entity Registrant Name	VOLT INFORMATION SCIENCES, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	103,872
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--10-30
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		20,832,503

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016	May. 03, 2015	May. 01, 2016	May. 03, 2015
REVENUE:
Staffing services revenue	$ 317,247	$ 362,277	$ 625,928	$ 723,098
Other revenue	18,192	22,912	36,341	45,157
NET REVENUE	335,439	385,189	662,269	768,255
EXPENSES:
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	267,826	303,837	531,998	613,355
Cost of other revenue	15,887	19,909	32,675	39,514
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	51,382	59,912	104,307	120,202
Restructuring and severance costs	840	251	3,601	1,226
Impairment charges	0	5,374	0	5,374
Gain on sale of building	(1,663)	0	(1,663)	0
TOTAL EXPENSES	334,272	389,283	670,918	779,671
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	1,167	(4,094)	(8,649)	(11,416)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET:
Interest income (expense), net	(862)	(730)	(1,520)	(1,364)
Foreign exchange gain (loss), net	(579)	(1,600)	(235)	(1,163)
Other income (expense), net	(420)	43	(699)	141
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET	(1,861)	(2,287)	(2,454)	(2,386)
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	(694)	(6,381)	(11,103)	(13,802)
Income tax provision	1,091	532	1,644	1,911
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	(1,785)	(6,913)	(12,747)	(15,713)
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Loss from discontinued operations net of income taxes (including loss on disposal of $1.2 million)	0	0	0	(4,519)
NET LOSS	$ (1,785)	$ (6,913)	$ (12,747)	$ (20,232)
Basic:
Loss from continuing operations (usd per share)	$ (0.09)	$ (0.33)	$ (0.61)	$ (0.75)
Loss from discontinued operations (usd per share)	0	0	0	(0.22)
Net loss (usd per share)	$ (0.09)	$ (0.33)	$ (0.61)	$ (0.97)
Weighted average number of shares - basic (shares)	20,814	20,793	20,813	20,861
Diluted:
Loss from continuing operations (usd per share)	$ (0.09)	$ (0.33)	$ (0.61)	$ (0.75)
Loss from discontinued operations (usd per share)	0	0	0	(0.22)
Net loss (usd per share)	$ (0.09)	$ (0.33)	$ (0.61)	$ (0.97)
Weighted average number of shares - diluted (shares)	20,814	20,793	20,813	20,861

Condensed Consolidated Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	May. 03, 2015USD ($)
Income Statement [Abstract]
Loss on disposal	$ 1.2

Condensed Consolidated Stateme4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016	May. 03, 2015	May. 01, 2016	May. 03, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
NET LOSS	$ (1,785)	$ (6,913)	$ (12,747)	$ (20,232)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $0, respectively	2,819	1,515	304	366
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of taxes of $0, respectively	(2)	12	(2)	16
Total other comprehensive income	2,817	1,527	302	382
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	$ 1,032	$ (5,386)	$ (12,445)	$ (19,850)

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016	May. 03, 2015	May. 01, 2016	May. 03, 2015
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 ($) $ in Thousands	May. 01, 2016	Nov. 01, 2015
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 23,171	$ 10,188
Restricted cash and short-term investments	11,647	14,977
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances of $749 and $960, respectively	177,178	198,385
Recoverable income taxes	17,762	17,583
Prepaid insurance and other current assets	17,724	15,865
Assets held for sale	21,572	22,943
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	269,054	279,941
Other assets, excluding current portion	24,695	22,790
Property, equipment and software, net	24,186	24,095
TOTAL ASSETS	317,935	326,826
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accrued compensation	28,601	29,548
Accounts payable	31,312	39,164
Accrued taxes other than income taxes	26,205	22,719
Accrued insurance and other	34,327	34,391
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt	92,000	982
Income taxes payable	0	1,658
Liabilities held for sale	6,119	7,345
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	218,564	135,807
Accrued insurance and other, excluding current portion	10,116	10,474
Deferred gain on sale of real estate, excluding current portion	27,080	0
Income taxes payable, excluding current portion	6,585	6,516
Deferred income taxes	3,490	3,225
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	0	106,313
TOTAL LIABILITIES	$ 265,835	$ 262,335
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 - 23,738,003 and 23,738,003, respectively; Outstanding - 20,832,503 and 20,801,080, respectively	2,374	2,374
Paid-in capital	75,480	75,803
Retained earnings	24,569	38,034
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(7,692)	(7,994)
Treasury stock, at cost; 2,905,500 and 2,936,923 shares, respectively	(42,631)	(43,726)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	52,100	64,491
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 317,935	$ 326,826

Condensed Consolidated Balance7

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May. 01, 2016	Nov. 01, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Trade accounts receivable, allowances	$ 749	$ 960
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	23,738,003	23,738,003
Common stock, shares outstanding	20,832,503	20,801,080
Treasury stock, shares	2,905,500	2,936,923

Condensed Consolidated Stateme8

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016	May. 03, 2015
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
NET LOSS	$ (12,747)	$ (20,232)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0	(4,519)
Loss from continuing operations	(12,747)	(15,713)
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	3,057	3,410
Provision (release) of doubtful accounts and sales allowances	(211)	151
Impairment charges	0	5,374
Unrealized foreign currency exchange loss	1,325	172
Gain on dispositions of property and equipment	(1,842)	(111)
Deferred income tax benefit	0	(79)
Share-based compensation expense	265	718
Accretion of convertible note discount	(77)	(199)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable	21,480	20,411
Restricted cash	2,355	4,062
Prepaid insurance and other assets	(3,752)	(166)
Net assets held for sale	(95)	4,533
Accounts payable	(7,876)	(9,013)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	2,364	(13,283)
Income taxes	(1,757)	715
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,489	982
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Sales of investments	876	796
Purchases of investments	(291)	(501)
Purchase of minority interest	(1,446)	0
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	36,878	227
Purchases of property, equipment and software	(8,464)	(3,276)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	27,553	(2,754)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Decrease in cash restricted as collateral for borrowings	0	10,352
Repayment of borrowings	(10,000)	(28,506)
Draw-down of borrowings	2,000	30,000
Repayment of long-term debt	(7,295)	(446)
Debt issuance costs	(445)	(232)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	25	438
Purchases of common stock under repurchase program	0	(4,262)
Withholding tax payment on vesting of restricted stock awards	(116)	0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(15,831)	7,344
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(1,228)	(1,958)
CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
Cash flow from operating activities	0	(56)
Cash flow from investing activities	0	(4,000)
Net cash used in discontinued operations	0	(4,056)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	12,983	(442)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	10,188	6,723
Change in cash from discontinued operations	0	(211)
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	23,171	6,070
Cash paid during the period:
Interest	1,662	1,690
Income taxes	2,473	634
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Note receivable in exchange for Computer Systems segment net assets sold	$ 0	$ 8,363

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016
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 1, 2015. 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 1, 2015. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year financial statements in order to conform to the current year's presentation.

Recently Issued Accounting Pron

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016
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 adoption 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. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting . This ASU simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. For public business entities, the amendments in this update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted for any entity in any interim or annual period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. An entity that elects early adoption must adopt all of the amendments in the same period. The Company is in the process of assessing the impact that the adoption of this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) . This ASU requires that lessees recognize assets and liabilities for leases with lease terms greater than twelve months in the statement of financial position and also requires improved disclosures to help users of financial statements better understand the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim reporting periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of assessing the impact that the adoption of this ASU will have on its 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. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements . ASU 2015-15 clarifies the guidance in ASU 2015-03 regarding presentation and subsequent measurement of debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements. The SEC Staff announced they would not object to an entity deferring and presenting debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortizing the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. These ASUs are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern. This update provides guidance about management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. Specifically, the amendments (1) provide a definition of the term substantial doubt, (2) require an evaluation every reporting period including interim periods, (3) provide principles for considering the mitigating effect of management’s plans, (4) require certain disclosures when substantial doubt is alleviated as a result of consideration of management’s plans, (5) require an express statement and other disclosures when substantial doubt is not alleviated, and (6) require an assessment for a period of one year after the date that the financial statements are issued (or available to be issued). This ASU is effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) . The core principle of this amendment is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. This standard is effective for fiscal years and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date. The amendments in this update deferred the effective date for implementation of ASU 2014-09 by one year and is now effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early application is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 including interim reporting periods within that period. 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 2019. From March through May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), ASU No. 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, ASU No. 2016-11, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of Accounting Standards Updates 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the March 3, 2016 EITF Meeting and ASU No. 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients. These amendments are intended to improve and clarify the implementation guidance of Topic 606. The effective date and transition requirements for the amendments are the same as the effective date and transition requirements of ASU No. 2014-09 and ASU No. 2015-14. Management has evaluated other recently issued accounting pronouncements and does not believe that any of these pronouncements will have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards In November 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ASU 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes . The amendments in this update simplify the presentation of deferred income taxes and require that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as non-current in a classified statement of financial position. T he Company has early adopted ASU 2015-17 prospectively beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2016. Other than the revised balance sheet presentation of deferred taxes from current to non-current, the adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements.

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations	6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016
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 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 contractually agreed upon working capital). The note was initially valued at $8.4 million which approximated its fair value. The resulting discount will be amortized over four years with an effective interest rate of 5.1% . As of May 1, 2016, the unamortized discount for the note was $1.1 million . The parties are currently in active discussions to finalize the closing balance sheet working capital amounts. 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 1, 2016, $2.0 million has been paid and $0.2 million remains payable and is included in Accrued insurance and other in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table reconciles the major line items in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for discontinued operations (in thousands): Six Months Ended May 3, 2015 Loss from discontinued operations Net revenue $ 4,708 Cost of revenue 5,730 Selling, administrative and other operating costs 1,388 Restructuring and other related costs 1,709 Other (income) expense, net (978 ) Loss from discontinued operations (3,141 ) Loss on disposal of discontinued operations (1,187 ) Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes (4,328 ) Income tax provision 191 Loss from discontinued operations that is presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations $ (4,519 )

Assets and Liabilities Held for

Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale	6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale	Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale In October 2015, the Company's Board of Directors approved a plan to sell the Company’s information technology infrastructure services business (“Maintech”) and staffing services business in Uruguay ("Lakyfor, S.A."). Maintech met all of the criteria to classify its assets and liabilities as held for sale in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015. The potential disposal of Maintech did not represent a strategic shift that will have a major effect on the Company’s operations and financial results and is, therefore, not classified as discontinued operations in accordance with ASU 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant and Equipment (Topic 360) , ("ASU 2014-08"). 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 exceeded the carrying value of the net assets and no impairment charge was recorded. The timeline to complete a transaction could extend beyond the third quarter of fiscal 2016. Lakyfor, S.A. met all of the criteria to classify its assets and liabilities as held for sale in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015. The disposal of Lakyfor, S.A. did not represent a strategic shift that would have a major effect on the Company’s operations and financial results and was, therefore, not classified as discontinued operations in accordance with ASU 2014-08. 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 and an impairment charge of $0.7 million was recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015. The sale occurred in December 2015 for nominal proceeds and the Company recognized a loss on disposal of $0.1 million from the sale transaction in the first quarter of fiscal 2016. The following table reconciles the major classes of assets and liabilities classified as held for sale as part of continuing operations in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands): May 1, 2016 November 1, 2015 Assets included as part of continuing operations Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,773 $ 1,537 Trade accounts receivable, net 12,939 15,671 Recoverable income taxes 22 165 Prepaid insurance and other assets 4,208 4,886 Property, equipment and software, net 135 189 Purchased intangible assets 495 495 Total major classes of assets as part of continuing operations - Maintech and Lakyfor, S.A. (1) $ 21,572 $ 22,943 Liabilities included as part of continuing operations Accrued compensation $ 2,478 $ 3,509 Accounts payable 816 1,387 Accrued taxes other than income taxes 924 1,165 Accrued insurance and other 758 523 Deferred revenue 1,143 761 Total major classes of liabilities as part of continuing operations - Maintech and Lakyfor, S.A. (1) $ 6,119 $ 7,345 (1) The Balance Sheet as of May 1, 2016 only includes Maintech.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016
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 1, 2016 were (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended May 1, 2016 May 1, 2016 Foreign Currency Translation Unrealized Loss on Marketable Securities Foreign Currency Translation Unrealized Loss on Marketable Securities Accumulated other comprehensive loss at beginning of the period $ (10,486 ) $ (23 ) $ (7,971 ) $ (23 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 2,819 (2 ) 304 (2 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss at May 1, 2016 $ (7,667 ) $ (25 ) $ (7,667 ) $ (25 ) Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended May 1, 2016 and May 3, 2015 were (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended May 1, 2016 May 3, 2015 May 1, 2016 May 3, 2015 Foreign currency translation Sale of foreign subsidiaries, net of tax $ — $ — $ — $ (3,181 ) Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the six months ended May 3, 2015 were (in thousands): Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components Amount Reclassified Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Loss is Presented Foreign currency translation Sale of foreign subsidiaries $ 3,181 Discontinued operations

Restricted Cash and Short-Term

Restricted Cash and Short-Term Investments	6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Restricted Cash and Short-Term Investments	Restricted Cash and Short-Term Investments Restricted cash primarily includes 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. 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 are classified as an operating activity, as this cash is directly related to the operations of this business. At May 1, 2016 and November 1, 2015, restricted cash included $5.8 million and $9.3 million , respectively, restricted for payment to associate vendors and $2.0 million and $0.9 million , respectively, restricted for other collateral accounts. At May 1, 2016 and November 1, 2015, short-term investments were $3.8 million and $4.8 million , respectively. 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
	May. 01, 2016
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 Company's provision for income taxes primarily includes foreign jurisdictions and state taxes. The provision for income taxes in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 and 2015 was $1.1 million and $0.5 million , respectively, and for the six months ended May 1, 2016 and May 3, 2015 was $1.6 million and $1.9 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.

Real Estate Transactions

Real Estate Transactions	6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016
Leases [Abstract]
Real Estate Transactions	Real Estate Transactions Orange, CA In March 2016, Volt Orangeca Real Estate Corp., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company completed the sale of real property comprised of land and buildings with office space of approximately 191,000 square feet in Orange, California for a purchase price of $35.9 million . The Company entered concurrently into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “PSA”) and a Lease Agreement (the “Lease”) with Glassell Grand Avenue Partners, LLC (the “Buyer”), a limited liability company formed by Hines, a real estate investment and management firm, and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management L.P., an investment management firm. The Buyer assigned the PSA and the Lease to Glassell Acquisitions Partners LLC, an affiliate, prior to the closing. The transaction was accounted for as a sale-leaseback transaction and as an operating lease. The initial lease term is 15 years plus renewal options for two terms of five years each based on the greater of fair market value at the time of the renewal or the base annual rent payable during the last month of the then-current term immediately preceding the extended period. The annual base rent will be $2.9 million for the first year of the initial term and increase on each adjustment date by 3.0% of the then-current annual base rent. A security deposit of $2.1 million is required for the first year of the lease term which is secured by a letter of credit under the Company's existing Financing Program with PNC Bank National Association ("PNC") and will subsequently be reduced if certain conditions are met. Accordingly, the gain on sale of $29.4 million will be deferred and recognized in proportion to the related gross rental charges to expense over the lease term. For the quarter ended May 1, 2016, the amortization was $0.3 million . San Diego, CA In March 2016, Volt Opportunity Road Realty Corp., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, completed the sale with a private commercial real estate investor of real property comprised of land and building with office space of approximately 19,000 square feet in San Diego, California for a purchase price of $2.2 million . The Company recognized a gain of $1.7 million from the transaction during the second quarter of 2016.

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt In January 2016, the Company amended its $150.0 million Financing Program with PNC to (1) extend the termination date to January 31, 2017; (2) eliminate the interest coverage ratio and modify the liquidity level requirement; (3) reduce the minimum funding threshold, as defined, from 60% to 40% ; and (4) revise pricing from a LIBOR based rate plus 1.75% per the prior agreement, to a LIBOR based rate plus 1.90% on outstanding borrowings, and to increase the facility fee from 0.65% to 0.70% . The Financing Program is secured by receivables from certain Staffing Services businesses in the United States, Europe and Canada that are sold to a wholly-owned, consolidated, bankruptcy remote subsidiary. The bankruptcy remote subsidiary's sole business consists of the purchase of the receivables and subsequent granting of a security interest to PNC under the program, and its assets are available first to satisfy obligations to PNC and are not available to pay creditors of the Company's other legal entities. Borrowing capacity under the Financing Program is directly impacted by the level of accounts receivable. At May 1, 2016, the accounts receivable borrowing base was $147.1 million . As of November 1, 2015, the Financing Program was classified as long-term debt on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, however, as of the end of the Company's first quarter of fiscal 2016, the Financing Program was classified as short-term as the termination date is within twelve months of the Company’s first quarter of fiscal 2016 balance sheet date. In addition to customary representations, warranties and affirmative and negative covenants, the program is subject to a minimum liquidity covenant which increased under the aforementioned amendment from $20.0 million in cash and cash equivalents and borrowing availability under the Financing Program, to $35.0 million effective January 31, 2016, which increases to $50.0 million effective July 31, 2016. The program is subject to termination under standard events of default including change of control, failure to pay principal or interest, breach of the liquidity covenant, triggering of portfolio ratio limits, or other material adverse events as defined. As of May 1, 2016, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenant requirements. The Financing Program has a feature under which the facility limit can be increased from $150.0 million up to $250.0 million subject to credit approval from PNC. Borrowings are priced based upon a fixed program rate plus the daily adjusted one-month LIBOR index, as defined. The program also contains a revolving credit provision under which proceeds can be drawn for a definitive tranche period of 30, 60, 90 or 180 days priced at the adjusted LIBOR index rate in effect for that period. In addition to United States dollars, drawings can be denominated in Canadian dollars, subject to a Canadian dollar $30.0 million limit, and British Pounds Sterling, subject to a £20.0 million limit. The program also includes a letter of credit sublimit of $50.0 million and minimum borrowing requirements. As of May 1, 2016, there were no foreign currency denominated borrowings, and the letter of credit participation was $31.0 million inclusive of $28.9 million for the Company's casualty insurance program and $2.1 million for the security deposit required under the Orange facility lease agreement. At May 1, 2016 and November 1, 2015, the Company had outstanding borrowing under this program of $90.0 million and $100.0 million , respectively, and bore a weighted average annual interest rate of 2.3% and 1.8% during the second quarter of fiscal 2016 and 2015, respectively, and 2.2% and 1.7% during the first six months of fiscal 2016 and 2015, respectively, which is inclusive of all facility fees. At May 1, 2016, there was $26.1 million additional availability under this program. In February 2016, Maintech, Incorporated, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, as borrower, entered into a $10.0 million 364 -day secured revolving credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A. The credit agreement provides for revolving loans as well as a $0.1 million sub-line for letters of credit and is subject to borrowing base and availability restrictions and requirements. The credit agreement is secured by assets of the borrower, including accounts receivable, and the Company has guaranteed the obligations of the borrower under the agreement not to exceed $3.0 million . The credit agreement contains certain customary representations and warranties, events of default and affirmative and negative covenants, including minimum interest on $2.0 million which was the outstanding amount under this facility at May 1, 2016. At May 1, 2016, there was $3.1 million additional availability under this program. The borrower may optionally terminate the credit agreement and repay the borrowings prior to the expiration date, without premium or penalty at any time by the delivery of a notice to that effect as provided under the credit agreement. It is anticipated that the credit agreement will be terminated before a sale of the borrower. Borrowings will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. Interest under the credit agreement is one month LIBOR plus 2.75% on drawn amounts and a fixed rate of 0.375% on undrawn amounts. In February 2016, Volt Orangeca Real Estate Corp., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a PSA for the sale of real property comprised of land and buildings with office space of approximately 191,000 square feet in Orange, California (the “Property”) for a purchase price of $35.9 million . The transaction closed in March 2016 with terms consistent with the PSA and the mortgage on the Property was repaid. At November 1, 2015, the Company had $7.3 million of a long-term term loan on this Property, of which $1.0 million was current at the period end date.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share	6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016
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 1, 2016 May 3, 2015 May 1, 2016 May 3, 2015 Numerator Loss from continuing operations $ (1,785 ) $ (6,913 ) $ (12,747 ) $ (15,713 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — — (4,519 ) Net loss $ (1,785 ) $ (6,913 ) $ (12,747 ) $ (20,232 ) Denominator Basic weighted average number of shares 20,814 20,793 20,813 20,861 Diluted weighted average number of shares 20,814 20,793 20,813 20,861 Basic: Loss from continuing operations $ (0.09 ) $ (0.33 ) $ (0.61 ) $ (0.75 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — — (0.22 ) Net loss $ (0.09 ) $ (0.33 ) $ (0.61 ) $ (0.97 ) Diluted: Loss from continuing operations $ (0.09 ) $ (0.33 ) $ (0.61 ) $ (0.75 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — — (0.22 ) Net loss $ (0.09 ) $ (0.33 ) $ (0.61 ) $ (0.97 ) Options to purchase 943,098 and 661,650 shares of the Company’s common stock were outstanding at May 1, 2016 and May 3, 2015, respectively. Additionally, there were 41,240 unvested restricted shares outstanding at May 1, 2016. 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 2016 and 2015 because the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive as a result of the Company’s net loss position in those periods.

Restructuring and Severance Cos

Restructuring and Severance Costs	6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Severance Costs	Restructuring and Severance Costs In November 2015, the Company implemented a cost reduction plan and estimates that it will incur restructuring charges of approximately $4.0 million in fiscal 2016, primarily resulting from a reduction in workforce, facility consolidation and lease termination costs. The Company incurred total restructuring and severance costs of $0.8 million for the three months ended May 1, 2016 and $3.6 million for the six months ended May 1, 2016. The following table presents the restructuring and severance costs for the three and six months ended May 1, 2016 (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended May 1, 2016 May 1, 2016 Staffing Services segment Severance and benefit costs $ 4 $ 1,350 Other 23 162 27 1,512 Other segment Severance and benefit costs 595 888 Corporate Severance and benefit costs 218 1,201 Total restructuring and severance costs $ 840 $ 3,601 Consolidated Severance and benefit costs $ 817 $ 3,439 Other 23 162 Total restructuring and severance costs $ 840 $ 3,601 Accrued restructuring and severance costs are included in Accrued compensation and Accrued insurance and other in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Activity for the six months ended May 1, 2016 are summarized as follows (in thousands): Balance at November 1, 2015 $ — Charged to expense 3,601 Cash payments (2,890 ) Balance at May 1, 2016 $ 711 The remaining charges as of May 1, 2016 for the Staffing Services and Other segments as well as Corporate of $0.4 million , $0.1 million and $0.2 million , respectively, are expected to be paid during fiscal 2016 and 2017.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016
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. 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.

Segment Data

Segment Data	6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016
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. The Company is currently assessing potential changes to its reportable segments in fiscal 2016 based on the new management organization and the changes anticipated by implementing new business strategies, including the initiatives to exit non-strategic and non-core operations. 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 and restructuring and severance 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. 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. Commencing in the first quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company changed its methodology for the allocation of costs to more effectively reflect and measure the individual businesses' financial and operational efficiency. Prior period segment results have been revised for these changes. Financial data concerning the Company’s revenue and segment operating income (loss) by reportable operating segment in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 and 2015 and for the first six months of fiscal 2016 and 2015 are summarized in the following tables (in thousands): Three Months Ended May 1, 2016 Total Staffing Services Other Net revenue $ 335,439 $ 317,247 $ 18,192 Expenses Direct cost of staffing services revenue 267,826 267,826 — Cost of other revenue 15,887 — 15,887 Selling, administrative and other operating costs 42,946 41,460 1,486 Restructuring and severance costs 622 27 595 Segment operating income 8,158 7,934 224 Corporate general and administrative 8,436 Corporate restructuring and severance costs 218 Gain on sale of building (1,663 ) Operating income $ 1,167 Three Months Ended May 3, 2015 Total Staffing Services Other Net revenue $ 385,189 $ 362,277 $ 22,912 Expenses Direct cost of staffing services revenue 303,837 303,837 — Cost of other revenue 19,909 — 19,909 Selling, administrative and other operating costs 50,806 46,851 3,955 Restructuring and severance costs 251 275 (24 ) Impairment charges 5,374 977 4,397 Segment operating income (loss) 5,012 10,337 (5,325 ) Corporate general and administrative 9,106 Operating loss $ (4,094 ) Six Months Ended May 1, 2016 Total Staffing Services Other Net revenue $ 662,269 $ 625,928 $ 36,341 Expenses Direct cost of staffing services revenue 531,998 531,998 — Cost of other revenue 32,675 — 32,675 Selling, administrative and other operating costs 85,675 82,750 2,925 Restructuring and severance costs 2,400 1,512 888 Segment operating income (loss) 9,521 9,668 (147 ) Corporate general and administrative 18,632 Corporate restructuring and severance costs 1,201 Gain on sale of building (1,663 ) Operating loss $ (8,649 ) Six Months Ended May 3, 2015 Total Staffing Services Other Net revenue $ 768,255 $ 723,098 $ 45,157 Expenses Direct cost of staffing services revenue 613,355 613,355 — Cost of other revenue 39,514 — 39,514 Selling, administrative and other operating costs 101,404 94,524 6,880 Restructuring and severance costs 251 275 (24 ) Impairment charges 5,374 977 4,397 Segment operating income (loss) 8,357 13,967 (5,610 ) Corporate general and administrative 18,798 Corporate restructuring and severance costs 975 Operating loss $ (11,416 )

Basis of Presentation (Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016
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 1, 2015. 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 1, 2015. 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 and New Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted by the Company	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 adoption 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. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting . This ASU simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. For public business entities, the amendments in this update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted for any entity in any interim or annual period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. An entity that elects early adoption must adopt all of the amendments in the same period. The Company is in the process of assessing the impact that the adoption of this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) . This ASU requires that lessees recognize assets and liabilities for leases with lease terms greater than twelve months in the statement of financial position and also requires improved disclosures to help users of financial statements better understand the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim reporting periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of assessing the impact that the adoption of this ASU will have on its 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. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements . ASU 2015-15 clarifies the guidance in ASU 2015-03 regarding presentation and subsequent measurement of debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements. The SEC Staff announced they would not object to an entity deferring and presenting debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortizing the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. These ASUs are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern. This update provides guidance about management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. Specifically, the amendments (1) provide a definition of the term substantial doubt, (2) require an evaluation every reporting period including interim periods, (3) provide principles for considering the mitigating effect of management’s plans, (4) require certain disclosures when substantial doubt is alleviated as a result of consideration of management’s plans, (5) require an express statement and other disclosures when substantial doubt is not alleviated, and (6) require an assessment for a period of one year after the date that the financial statements are issued (or available to be issued). This ASU is effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) . The core principle of this amendment is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. This standard is effective for fiscal years and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date. The amendments in this update deferred the effective date for implementation of ASU 2014-09 by one year and is now effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early application is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 including interim reporting periods within that period. 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 2019. From March through May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), ASU No. 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, ASU No. 2016-11, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Rescission of SEC Guidance Because of Accounting Standards Updates 2014-09 and 2014-16 Pursuant to Staff Announcements at the March 3, 2016 EITF Meeting and ASU No. 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients. These amendments are intended to improve and clarify the implementation guidance of Topic 606. The effective date and transition requirements for the amendments are the same as the effective date and transition requirements of ASU No. 2014-09 and ASU No. 2015-14. Management has evaluated other recently issued accounting pronouncements and does not believe that any of these pronouncements will have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards In November 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ASU 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes . The amendments in this update simplify the presentation of deferred income taxes and require that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as non-current in a classified statement of financial position. T he Company has early adopted ASU 2015-17 prospectively beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2016. Other than the revised balance sheet presentation of deferred taxes from current to non-current, the adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements.

Discontinued Operations (Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
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): Six Months Ended May 3, 2015 Loss from discontinued operations Net revenue $ 4,708 Cost of revenue 5,730 Selling, administrative and other operating costs 1,388 Restructuring and other related costs 1,709 Other (income) expense, net (978 ) Loss from discontinued operations (3,141 ) Loss on disposal of discontinued operations (1,187 ) Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes (4,328 ) Income tax provision 191 Loss from discontinued operations that is presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations $ (4,519 ) The following table reconciles the major classes of assets and liabilities classified as held for sale as part of continuing operations in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands): May 1, 2016 November 1, 2015 Assets included as part of continuing operations Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,773 $ 1,537 Trade accounts receivable, net 12,939 15,671 Recoverable income taxes 22 165 Prepaid insurance and other assets 4,208 4,886 Property, equipment and software, net 135 189 Purchased intangible assets 495 495 Total major classes of assets as part of continuing operations - Maintech and Lakyfor, S.A. (1) $ 21,572 $ 22,943 Liabilities included as part of continuing operations Accrued compensation $ 2,478 $ 3,509 Accounts payable 816 1,387 Accrued taxes other than income taxes 924 1,165 Accrued insurance and other 758 523 Deferred revenue 1,143 761 Total major classes of liabilities as part of continuing operations - Maintech and Lakyfor, S.A. (1) $ 6,119 $ 7,345 (1) The Balance Sheet as of May 1, 2016 only includes Maintech.

Assets and Liabilities Held f24

Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Held for Sale	The following table reconciles the major line items in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for discontinued operations (in thousands): Six Months Ended May 3, 2015 Loss from discontinued operations Net revenue $ 4,708 Cost of revenue 5,730 Selling, administrative and other operating costs 1,388 Restructuring and other related costs 1,709 Other (income) expense, net (978 ) Loss from discontinued operations (3,141 ) Loss on disposal of discontinued operations (1,187 ) Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes (4,328 ) Income tax provision 191 Loss from discontinued operations that is presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations $ (4,519 ) The following table reconciles the major classes of assets and liabilities classified as held for sale as part of continuing operations in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands): May 1, 2016 November 1, 2015 Assets included as part of continuing operations Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,773 $ 1,537 Trade accounts receivable, net 12,939 15,671 Recoverable income taxes 22 165 Prepaid insurance and other assets 4,208 4,886 Property, equipment and software, net 135 189 Purchased intangible assets 495 495 Total major classes of assets as part of continuing operations - Maintech and Lakyfor, S.A. (1) $ 21,572 $ 22,943 Liabilities included as part of continuing operations Accrued compensation $ 2,478 $ 3,509 Accounts payable 816 1,387 Accrued taxes other than income taxes 924 1,165 Accrued insurance and other 758 523 Deferred revenue 1,143 761 Total major classes of liabilities as part of continuing operations - Maintech and Lakyfor, S.A. (1) $ 6,119 $ 7,345 (1) The Balance Sheet as of May 1, 2016 only includes Maintech.

Accumulated Other Comprehensi25

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended May 1, 2016 were (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended May 1, 2016 May 1, 2016 Foreign Currency Translation Unrealized Loss on Marketable Securities Foreign Currency Translation Unrealized Loss on Marketable Securities Accumulated other comprehensive loss at beginning of the period $ (10,486 ) $ (23 ) $ (7,971 ) $ (23 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 2,819 (2 ) 304 (2 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss at May 1, 2016 $ (7,667 ) $ (25 ) $ (7,667 ) $ (25 ) Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended May 1, 2016 and May 3, 2015 were (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended May 1, 2016 May 3, 2015 May 1, 2016 May 3, 2015 Foreign currency translation Sale of foreign subsidiaries, net of tax $ — $ — $ — $ (3,181 ) Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the six months ended May 3, 2015 were (in thousands): Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components Amount Reclassified Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Loss 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 1, 2016 were (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended May 1, 2016 May 1, 2016 Foreign Currency Translation Unrealized Loss on Marketable Securities Foreign Currency Translation Unrealized Loss on Marketable Securities Accumulated other comprehensive loss at beginning of the period $ (10,486 ) $ (23 ) $ (7,971 ) $ (23 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 2,819 (2 ) 304 (2 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss at May 1, 2016 $ (7,667 ) $ (25 ) $ (7,667 ) $ (25 ) Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended May 1, 2016 and May 3, 2015 were (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended May 1, 2016 May 3, 2015 May 1, 2016 May 3, 2015 Foreign currency translation Sale of foreign subsidiaries, net of tax $ — $ — $ — $ (3,181 ) Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the six months ended May 3, 2015 were (in thousands): Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components Amount Reclassified Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Loss is Presented Foreign currency translation Sale of foreign subsidiaries $ 3,181 Discontinued operations

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tabl

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016
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 1, 2016 May 3, 2015 May 1, 2016 May 3, 2015 Numerator Loss from continuing operations $ (1,785 ) $ (6,913 ) $ (12,747 ) $ (15,713 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — — (4,519 ) Net loss $ (1,785 ) $ (6,913 ) $ (12,747 ) $ (20,232 ) Denominator Basic weighted average number of shares 20,814 20,793 20,813 20,861 Diluted weighted average number of shares 20,814 20,793 20,813 20,861 Basic: Loss from continuing operations $ (0.09 ) $ (0.33 ) $ (0.61 ) $ (0.75 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — — (0.22 ) Net loss $ (0.09 ) $ (0.33 ) $ (0.61 ) $ (0.97 ) Diluted: Loss from continuing operations $ (0.09 ) $ (0.33 ) $ (0.61 ) $ (0.75 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — — (0.22 ) Net loss $ (0.09 ) $ (0.33 ) $ (0.61 ) $ (0.97 )

Restructuring and Severance C27

Restructuring and Severance Costs (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Costs	The following table presents the restructuring and severance costs for the three and six months ended May 1, 2016 (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended May 1, 2016 May 1, 2016 Staffing Services segment Severance and benefit costs $ 4 $ 1,350 Other 23 162 27 1,512 Other segment Severance and benefit costs 595 888 Corporate Severance and benefit costs 218 1,201 Total restructuring and severance costs $ 840 $ 3,601 Consolidated Severance and benefit costs $ 817 $ 3,439 Other 23 162 Total restructuring and severance costs $ 840 $ 3,601
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve	Activity for the six months ended May 1, 2016 are summarized as follows (in thousands): Balance at November 1, 2015 $ — Charged to expense 3,601 Cash payments (2,890 ) Balance at May 1, 2016 $ 711

Segment Data (Tables)

Segment Data (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016
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 2016 and 2015 and for the first six months of fiscal 2016 and 2015 are summarized in the following tables (in thousands): Three Months Ended May 1, 2016 Total Staffing Services Other Net revenue $ 335,439 $ 317,247 $ 18,192 Expenses Direct cost of staffing services revenue 267,826 267,826 — Cost of other revenue 15,887 — 15,887 Selling, administrative and other operating costs 42,946 41,460 1,486 Restructuring and severance costs 622 27 595 Segment operating income 8,158 7,934 224 Corporate general and administrative 8,436 Corporate restructuring and severance costs 218 Gain on sale of building (1,663 ) Operating income $ 1,167 Three Months Ended May 3, 2015 Total Staffing Services Other Net revenue $ 385,189 $ 362,277 $ 22,912 Expenses Direct cost of staffing services revenue 303,837 303,837 — Cost of other revenue 19,909 — 19,909 Selling, administrative and other operating costs 50,806 46,851 3,955 Restructuring and severance costs 251 275 (24 ) Impairment charges 5,374 977 4,397 Segment operating income (loss) 5,012 10,337 (5,325 ) Corporate general and administrative 9,106 Operating loss $ (4,094 ) Six Months Ended May 1, 2016 Total Staffing Services Other Net revenue $ 662,269 $ 625,928 $ 36,341 Expenses Direct cost of staffing services revenue 531,998 531,998 — Cost of other revenue 32,675 — 32,675 Selling, administrative and other operating costs 85,675 82,750 2,925 Restructuring and severance costs 2,400 1,512 888 Segment operating income (loss) 9,521 9,668 (147 ) Corporate general and administrative 18,632 Corporate restructuring and severance costs 1,201 Gain on sale of building (1,663 ) Operating loss $ (8,649 ) Six Months Ended May 3, 2015 Total Staffing Services Other Net revenue $ 768,255 $ 723,098 $ 45,157 Expenses Direct cost of staffing services revenue 613,355 613,355 — Cost of other revenue 39,514 — 39,514 Selling, administrative and other operating costs 101,404 94,524 6,880 Restructuring and severance costs 251 275 (24 ) Impairment charges 5,374 977 4,397 Segment operating income (loss) 8,357 13,967 (5,610 ) Corporate general and administrative 18,798 Corporate restructuring and severance costs 975 Operating loss $ (11,416 )

Discontinued Operations - Addit

Discontinued Operations - Additional Information (Details) - Computer Systems Segment - USD ($)	Dec. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2015	May. 01, 2016	May. 03, 2015
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss on disposal		$ 1,200,000
Restructuring and other related costs		2,200,000		$ 1,709,000
NewNet Communication Technologies, LLC
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Note receivable	$ 10,000,000
Interest rate	50.00%
Payment term	4 years
Payment to acquire note receivable	$ 4,000,000
Payment term	45 days
Working capital	$ 6,000,000
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%
Unamortized discount			$ 1,100,000
Employee Severance
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
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
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Restructuring and other related costs		$ 400,000
Payments for restructuring			2,000,000
Expected cost remaining			$ 200,000
Maximum | NewNet Communication Technologies, LLC
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Capital interest percentage	20.00%

Discontinued Operations - State

Discontinued Operations - Statements of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016	May. 03, 2015	Feb. 01, 2015	May. 01, 2016	May. 03, 2015
Loss from discontinued operations
Other (income) expense, net	$ 420	$ (43)		$ 699	$ (141)
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes	$ 0	$ 0		$ 0	(4,519)
Computer Systems Segment
Loss from discontinued operations
Net revenue					4,708
Cost of revenue					5,730
Selling, administrative and other operating costs					1,388
Restructuring and other related costs			$ 2,200		1,709
Other (income) expense, net					(978)
Loss from discontinued operations					(3,141)
Loss on disposal of discontinued operations					(1,187)
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes					(4,328)
Income tax provision					191
Loss from discontinued operations that is presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations					$ (4,519)

Assets and Liabilities Held f31

Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale (Details) - Information Technology Infrastructure Support Service - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016	Nov. 01, 2015	May. 01, 2016
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Impairment of assets		$ 700
Loss on disposal of discontinued operations	$ 100
Assets included as part of continuing operations
Cash and cash equivalents		1,537	$ 3,773
Trade accounts receivable, net		15,671	12,939
Recoverable income taxes		165	22
Prepaid insurance and other assets		4,886	4,208
Property, equipment and software, net		189	135
Purchased intangible assets		495	495
Total major classes of assets of discontinued operations - Computer Systems		22,943	21,572
Liabilities included as part of continuing operations
Accrued compensation		3,509	2,478
Accounts payable		1,387	816
Accrued taxes other than income taxes		1,165	924
Accrued insurance and other		523	758
Deferred revenue		761	1,143
Total major classes of liabilities of discontinued operations - Computer Systems		$ 7,345	$ 6,119

Restricted Cash and Short-Ter32

Restricted Cash and Short-Term Investments - Additional Information (Detail) - Restricted cash and short-term investments - USD ($) $ in Millions	May. 01, 2016	Nov. 01, 2015
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash	$ 5.8	$ 9.3
Short-term investments	3.8	4.8
Short-Term Credit Facility
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted as collateral	$ 2	$ 0.9

Accumulated Other Comprehensi33

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016	May. 03, 2015	May. 01, 2016	May. 03, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance			$ (7,994)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance	$ (7,692)		(7,692)
Foreign Currency Translation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance	(10,486)		(7,971)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	2,819		304
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance	(7,667)		(7,667)
Foreign Currency Translation | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Sale of foreign subsidiaries, net of tax	0	$ 0	0	$ (3,181)
Unrealized Loss on Marketable Securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance	(23)		(23)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(2)		(2)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance	(25)		$ (25)
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, net of tax	$ 3,181

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016	May. 03, 2015	May. 01, 2016	May. 03, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax provision	$ 1,091	$ 532	$ 1,644	$ 1,911

Real Estate Transactions (Detai

Real Estate Transactions (Details) ft² in Thousands, $ in Millions	Mar. 08, 2016USD ($)ft²	Mar. 04, 2016USD ($)ft²renewal_option	Feb. 29, 2016USD ($)ft²	May. 01, 2016USD ($)
Volt Orangeca Real Estate Corp
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Sales of real estate		$ 35.9	$ 35.9
Term of lease agreement		15 years
Number of renewal options | renewal_option		2
Operating leases, renewal term		5 years
Annual rental payments		$ 2.9
Percentage increase in annual base rent		3.00%
Security deposit		$ 2.1
Gain on sale of property		$ 29.4
Current period gain recognized				$ 0.3
Volt Opportunity Road Realty Corp
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Sales of real estate	$ 2.2
Gain on sale of property	$ 1.7
Office Building | Volt Orangeca Real Estate Corp
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Area of real estate property | ft²		191	191
Office Building | Volt Opportunity Road Realty Corp
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]
Area of real estate property | ft²	19

Debt - Additional Information (

Debt - Additional Information (Detail) ft² in Thousands, £ in Millions, CAD in Millions	Mar. 04, 2016USD ($)ft²	Feb. 29, 2016USD ($)ft²	Jan. 31, 2016GBP (£)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	May. 01, 2016USD ($)	May. 03, 2015	May. 01, 2016USD ($)	May. 03, 2015	Jul. 31, 2016USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2016CAD	Jan. 31, 2016USD ($)	Nov. 01, 2015USD ($)
Letter of Credit
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity											$ 50,000,000
Fair value of amount outstanding					$ 31,000,000		$ 31,000,000
Letter of Credit, Casualty Insurance Program
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Fair value of amount outstanding					28,900,000		28,900,000
Letter of Credit, Security Deposit
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Fair value of amount outstanding					2,100,000		2,100,000
Line of Credit
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity			£ 20							CAD 30	150,000,000
Minimum funding threshold percent			40.00%	60.00%
Commitment fee percentage			0.70%	0.65%
Fair value of amount outstanding					147,100,000		147,100,000
Cash collateral for borrowed securities				$ 20,000,000							35,000,000
Borrowing capacity of facility											$ 250,000,000
Amount outstanding					$ 90,000,000		$ 90,000,000					$ 100,000,000
Weighted average interest rate during period					2.30%	1.80%	2.20%	1.70%
Available borrowing capacity of facility					$ 26,100,000		$ 26,100,000
Short-Term Financing Program
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate during period						1.70%
Short-Term Financing Program | Line of Credit
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate during period						1.90%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Line of Credit
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			1.90%	1.75%
Scenario, Forecast | Line of Credit
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Cash collateral for borrowed securities									$ 50,000,000
Maintech, Incorporated | Letter of Credit
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity		$ 100,000
Portion of debt secured by parent		3,000,000
Maintech, Incorporated | Revolving Credit Facility
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Current borrowing capacity		$ 10,000,000
Amount outstanding					2,000,000		2,000,000
Available borrowing capacity of facility					$ 3,100,000		$ 3,100,000
Term of debt instrument		364 days
Stated interest rate		0.375%
Maintech, Incorporated | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Revolving Credit Facility
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate		2.75%
Volt Orangeca Real Estate Corp
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Sales of real estate	$ 35,900,000	$ 35,900,000
Long-term debt												7,300,000
Current maturities												$ 1,000,000
Office Building | Volt Orangeca Real Estate Corp
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Area of real estate property | ft²	191	191

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Sum

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Summary of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016	May. 03, 2015	May. 01, 2016	May. 03, 2015
Numerator
Loss from continuing operations	$ (1,785)	$ (6,913)	$ (12,747)	$ (15,713)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0	0	0	(4,519)
NET LOSS	$ (1,785)	$ (6,913)	$ (12,747)	$ (20,232)
Denominator
Basic weighted average number of shares (shares)	20,814	20,793	20,813	20,861
Dilutive weighted average number of shares (shares)	20,814	20,793	20,813	20,861
Basic:
Loss from continuing operations (usd per share)	$ (0.09)	$ (0.33)	$ (0.61)	$ (0.75)
Loss from discontinued operations (usd per share)	0	0	0	(0.22)
Net loss (usd per share)	(0.09)	(0.33)	(0.61)	(0.97)
Diluted:
Loss from continuing operations (usd per share)	(0.09)	(0.33)	(0.61)	(0.75)
Loss from discontinued operations (usd per share)	0	0	0	(0.22)
Net loss (usd per share)	$ (0.09)	$ (0.33)	$ (0.61)	$ (0.97)

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Add

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) - shares	May. 01, 2016	May. 03, 2015
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Options to purchase common stock outstanding (shares)	943,098	661,650
Restricted Stock Units
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Restricted shares outstanding (shares)	41,240

Restructuring and Severance C39

Restructuring and Severance Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016	May. 03, 2015	May. 01, 2016	May. 03, 2015	Nov. 30, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected cost					$ 4,000
Restructuring and severance costs	$ 840	$ 251	$ 3,601	$ 1,226
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	840		3,601
Severance and benefit costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	817		3,439
Other
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	23		162
Operating Segments
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and severance costs	622	251	2,400	251
Operating Segments | Staffing Services
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected cost	400		400
Restructuring and severance costs	27	275	1,512	275
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			0
Charged to expense	27		1,512
Cash payments			(2,890)
Ending Balance	711		711
Operating Segments | Staffing Services | Severance and benefit costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	4		1,350
Operating Segments | Staffing Services | Other
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	23		162
Operating Segments | Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected cost	100		100
Restructuring and severance costs	595	$ (24)	888	(24)
Operating Segments | Other | Severance and benefit costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	595		888
Corporate
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected cost	200		200
Restructuring and severance costs	218		1,201	$ 975
Corporate | Severance and benefit costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	$ 218		$ 1,201

Segment Data - Summary of Sales

Segment Data - Summary of Sales and Segment Operating Income (Loss) by Reportable Operating Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May. 01, 2016	May. 03, 2015	May. 01, 2016	May. 03, 2015
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 335,439	$ 385,189	$ 662,269	$ 768,255
Expenses
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	267,826	303,837	531,998	613,355
Cost of other revenue	15,887	19,909	32,675	39,514
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	51,382	59,912	104,307	120,202
Restructuring and severance costs	840	251	3,601	1,226
Gain on sale of building	(1,663)	0	(1,663)	0
Impairment charges	0	5,374	0	5,374
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)	1,167	(4,094)	(8,649)	(11,416)
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net revenue	335,439	385,189	662,269	768,255
Expenses
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	267,826	303,837	531,998	613,355
Cost of other revenue	15,887	19,909	32,675	39,514
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	42,946	50,806	85,675	101,404
Restructuring and severance costs	622	251	2,400	251
Impairment charges		5,374		5,374
Segment operating income	8,158	5,012	9,521	8,357
Operating Segments | Staffing Services
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net revenue	317,247	362,277	625,928	723,098
Expenses
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	267,826	303,837	531,998	613,355
Cost of other revenue	0	0	0	0
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	41,460	46,851	82,750	94,524
Restructuring and severance costs	27	275	1,512	275
Impairment charges		977		977
Segment operating income	7,934	10,337	9,668	13,967
Operating Segments | Other
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net revenue	18,192	22,912	36,341	45,157
Expenses
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	0	0	0	0
Cost of other revenue	15,887	19,909	32,675	39,514
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	1,486	3,955	2,925	6,880
Restructuring and severance costs	595	(24)	888	(24)
Impairment charges		4,397		4,397
Segment operating income	224	(5,325)	(147)	(5,610)
Corporate general and administrative
Expenses
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	8,436	$ 9,106	18,632	18,798
Restructuring and severance costs	$ 218		$ 1,201	$ 975