Volt Information Sciences (VOLT) 10-Q9 Sep 162016 Q3 Quarterly reportFinancial data

Company Profile

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - shares	Jul. 31, 2016	Sep. 02, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jul. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
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 (shares)		20,894,383

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015
REVENUE:
Staffing services revenue	$ 313,428	$ 341,383	$ 939,356	$ 1,064,481
Other revenue	17,062	23,285	53,403	68,442
NET REVENUE	330,490	364,668	992,759	1,132,923
EXPENSES:
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	266,684	287,554	798,682	900,909
Cost of other revenue	15,110	19,696	47,785	59,210
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	49,712	58,025	154,019	178,227
Restructuring and severance costs	970	1,867	4,571	3,093
Impairment charges	0	580	0	5,954
Gain on sale of building	0	0	(1,663)	0
TOTAL EXPENSES	332,476	367,722	1,003,394	1,147,393
OPERATING LOSS	(1,986)	(3,054)	(10,635)	(14,470)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET:
Interest income (expense), net	(826)	(571)	(2,346)	(1,935)
Foreign exchange gain (loss), net	(1,003)	1,010	(1,238)	(153)
Other income (expense), net	(402)	(178)	(1,101)	(37)
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET	(2,231)	261	(4,685)	(2,125)
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	(4,217)	(2,793)	(15,320)	(16,595)
Income tax provision	393	1,351	2,037	3,262
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	(4,610)	(4,144)	(17,357)	(19,857)
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	$ (4,610)	$ (4,144)	$ (17,357)	$ (24,376)
Basic:
Loss from continuing operations (usd per share)	$ (0.22)	$ (0.20)	$ (0.83)	$ (0.95)
Loss from discontinued operations (usd per share)	0	0	0	(0.22)
Net loss (usd per share)	$ (0.22)	$ (0.20)	$ (0.83)	$ (1.17)
Weighted average number of shares - basic (shares)	20,846	20,741	20,824	20,821
Diluted:
Loss from continuing operations (usd per share)	$ (0.22)	$ (0.20)	$ (0.83)	$ (0.95)
Loss from discontinued operations (usd per share)	0	0	0	(0.22)
Net loss (usd per share)	$ (0.22)	$ (0.20)	$ (0.83)	$ (1.17)
Weighted average number of shares - diluted (shares)	20,846	20,741	20,824	20,821

Condensed Consolidated Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 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		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
NET LOSS	$ (4,610)	$ (4,144)	$ (17,357)	$ (24,376)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $0, respectively	(1,437)	(1,431)	(1,133)	(1,065)
Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of taxes of $0, respectively	25	7	23	23
Total other comprehensive loss	(1,412)	(1,424)	(1,110)	(1,042)
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	$ (6,022)	$ (5,568)	$ (18,467)	$ (25,418)

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 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	Jul. 31, 2016	Nov. 01, 2015
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 12,886	$ 10,188
Restricted cash and short-term investments	16,392	14,977
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances of $718 and $960, respectively	179,088	198,385
Recoverable income taxes	17,244	16,633
Prepaid insurance and other current assets	13,396	15,865
Assets held for sale	19,680	22,943
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	258,686	278,991
Other assets, excluding current portion	25,573	23,740
Property, equipment and software, net	27,783	24,095
TOTAL ASSETS	312,042	326,826
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accrued compensation	29,850	29,548
Accounts payable	35,113	39,164
Accrued taxes other than income taxes	22,962	22,719
Accrued insurance and other	31,170	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	5,571	7,345
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	216,666	135,807
Accrued insurance and other, excluding current portion	11,868	10,474
Deferred gain on sale of real estate, excluding current portion	26,594	0
Income taxes payable, excluding current portion	6,647	6,516
Deferred income taxes	3,436	3,225
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	0	106,313
TOTAL LIABILITIES	265,211	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 - 20,894,383 and 20,801,080, respectively	2,374	2,374
Paid-in capital	75,861	75,803
Retained earnings	18,692	38,034
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(9,104)	(7,994)
Treasury stock, at cost; 2,843,620 and 2,936,923 shares, respectively	(40,992)	(43,726)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	46,831	64,491
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 312,042	$ 326,826

Condensed Consolidated Balance7

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2016	Nov. 01, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Trade accounts receivable, allowances	$ 718	$ 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	20,894,383	20,801,080
Treasury stock, shares	2,843,620	2,936,923

Condensed Consolidated Stateme8

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
NET LOSS	$ (17,357)	$ (24,376)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0	(4,519)
Loss from continuing operations	(17,357)	(19,857)
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	4,541	5,110
Provision (release) of doubtful accounts and sales allowances	(240)	391
Impairment charges	0	5,954
Unrealized foreign currency exchange loss (gain)	1,617	(528)
Gain on dispositions of property and equipment	(2,326)	(253)
Deferred income tax benefit	0	(79)
Share-based compensation expense	1,020	2,564
Accretion of convertible note discount	(90)	(319)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable	19,756	33,919
Restricted cash	(2,426)	9,419
Prepaid insurance and other assets	(2,214)	(886)
Net assets held for sale	1,258	6,934
Accounts payable	(4,082)	(18,568)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	1,409	(9,946)
Income taxes	(2,181)	2,251
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(1,315)	16,106
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Sales of investments	1,230	1,011
Purchases of investments	(340)	(582)
Purchase of minority interest	(1,446)	0
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	36,795	389
Purchases of property, equipment and software	(13,632)	(5,119)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	22,607	(4,301)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Decrease in cash restricted as collateral for borrowings	0	10,436
Repayment of borrowings	(10,000)	(158,506)
Draw-down of borrowings	2,000	155,000
Repayment of long-term debt	(7,295)	(676)
Debt issuance costs	(669)	(746)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	24	504
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	(16,056)	1,750
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(2,538)	(3,679)
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 in cash and cash equivalents	2,698	5,820
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	12,886	12,332
Cash paid during the period:
Interest	2,436	2,435
Income taxes	3,727	1,638
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	9 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation	Jul. 31, 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	9 Months Ended
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	Jul. 31, 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 August 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) - Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments: A Consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force . The amendments provide guidance on eight specific cash flow classification issues: debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments or other debt instruments with coupon interest rates that are insignificant in relation to the effective interest rate of the borrowing, contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims, corporate and bank-owned life insurance policies, distributions received from equity method investees, beneficial interests in securitization transactions and separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. The amendments in this update are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. 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 June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments . This ASU provides guidance for recognizing credit losses on financial instruments based on an estimate of current expected credit losses model. For public business entities that are SEC filers, the amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. All entities may adopt the amendments in this update earlier as of the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is in the process of assessing the impact that the adoption of this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued 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, including interim reporting periods within those fiscal years. 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	9 Months Ended
Discontinued Operations	Jul. 31, 2016
Disposed of by Sale
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
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 ( 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 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. At July 31, 2016, the note is carried at net realizable value and the unamortized discount 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 July 31, 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): Nine Months Ended August 2, 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	9 Months Ended
Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale	Jul. 31, 2016
Assets Held-for-sale
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale	Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale In October 2015, the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") 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 has extended 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): July 31, 2016 November 1, 2015 Assets included as part of continuing operations Cash and cash equivalents $ 825 $ 1,537 Trade accounts receivable, net 14,591 15,671 Recoverable income taxes 54 165 Prepaid insurance and other assets 3,573 4,886 Property, equipment and software, net 142 189 Purchased intangible assets 495 495 Total major classes of assets as part of continuing operations - Maintech and Lakyfor, S.A. (1) $ 19,680 $ 22,943 Liabilities included as part of continuing operations Accrued compensation $ 2,439 $ 3,509 Accounts payable 684 1,387 Accrued taxes other than income taxes 775 1,165 Accrued insurance and other 586 523 Deferred revenue 1,087 761 Total major classes of liabilities as part of continuing operations - Maintech and Lakyfor, S.A. (1) $ 5,571 $ 7,345 (1) The Balance Sheet as of July 31, 2016 only includes Maintech.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	9 Months Ended
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Jul. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2016 were (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended July 31, 2016 July 31, 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 $ (7,667 ) $ (25 ) $ (7,971 ) $ (23 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1,437 ) 25 (1,133 ) 23 Accumulated other comprehensive loss at July 31, 2016 $ (9,104 ) $ — $ (9,104 ) $ — Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2016 and August 2, 2015 were (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended July 31, 2016 August 2, 2015 July 31, 2016 August 2, 2015 Foreign currency translation Sale of foreign subsidiaries, net of tax $ — $ — $ — $ (3,181 ) Closure of foreign subsidiary (643 ) — (643 ) — Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the nine months ended July 31, 2016 and August 2, 2015 were (in thousands): Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components Fiscal Year Amount Reclassified Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Loss is Presented Foreign currency translation Closure of foreign subsidiary 2016 $ 643 Foreign exchange gain (loss), net Sale of foreign subsidiaries 2015 3,181 Discontinued operations

Restricted Cash and Short-Term

Restricted Cash and Short-Term Investments	9 Months Ended
Restricted Cash and Short-Term Investments	Jul. 31, 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 July 31, 2016 and November 1, 2015, restricted cash included $10.6 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 July 31, 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	9 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Jul. 31, 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 third quarter of fiscal 2016 and 2015 was $0.4 million and $1.4 million , respectively, and for the nine months ended July 31, 2016 and August 2, 2015 was $2.0 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.

Real Estate Transactions

Real Estate Transactions	9 Months Ended
Real Estate Transactions	Jul. 31, 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 three months and nine months ended July 31, 2016, the amortization was $0.5 million and $0.8 million , respectively. 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	9 Months Ended
Debt	Jul. 31, 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 July 31, 2016, the accounts receivable borrowing base was $151.7 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. The liquidity level requirement under our Financing Program set a minimum global liquidity level of $20.0 million at the origination of the facility in July 2015. Under the first amendment to the Financing Program, the liquidity level was increased from $20.0 million to $35.0 million effective January 31, 2016 and to $50.0 million effective July 31, 2016. The July 31st threshold was established assuming the Company completed certain liquidity events. In order to better align the covenants to the timing of certain liquidity events, in July 2016, the Company further amended the Financing Program to reduce the minimum liquidity covenant level from $50.0 million to $35.0 million for the period beginning July 31, 2016 through the earlier of: 1) the date of the sale of Maintech, if such is closed on or before September 30, 2016, and 2) October 30, 2016 thereafter it increases to $50.0 million . The amendment also adds a negative covenant prohibiting certain capital stock transactions by the Company through the earlier of: 1) the date of the sale of Maintech, if such is closed on or before September 30, 2016, and 2) October 31, 2016. In addition to customary representations, warranties and affirmative and negative covenants, 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. At July 31, 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 July 31, 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 July 31, 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 2.4% and 1.7% during the third quarter of fiscal 2016 and 2015, respectively, and 2.3% and 1.7% during the first nine months of fiscal 2016 and 2015, respectively, which is inclusive of certain facility fees. At July 31, 2016, there was $29.0 million additional availability under this program, exclusive of the availability under the aforementioned accordion feature. In February 2016, Maintech, 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 a minimum interest requirement based on $2.0 million drawn, which was the outstanding amount under this facility at July 31, 2016. At July 31, 2016, there was $3.4 million of 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.

Stock Compensation Plans

Stock Compensation Plans	9 Months Ended
Stock Compensation Plans	Jul. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock Compensation Plans	Stock Compensation Plans 2015 Equity Incentive Plan On June 9, 2016, the stockholders of the Company approved the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”), which replaces the 2006 Incentive Stock Plan (the “2006 Plan”) that terminated on September 5, 2016. All outstanding shares granted under the 2006 Plan will remain valid. The 2015 Plan was previously adopted by the Board on October 19, 2015 and subsequently amended on January 13, 2016. The 2015 Plan authorizes the Board to award equity-based compensation in the form of (1) stock options, including incentive stock options, (2) stock appreciation rights, (3) restricted stock, (4) restricted stock units (“RSUs”), (5) performance awards, (6) other stock-based awards, and (7) performance compensation awards. Subject to adjustment as provided in the 2015 Plan, up to an aggregate of 3,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock may be issued or transferred in connection with awards granted thereunder. During the third quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company granted an aggregate of 938,767 stock options and 253,271 RSUs under the 2015 Plan in addition to 26,031 stock options and 5,233 RSUs under the 2006 Plan. This was comprised of: (i) 782,748 stock options and 156,608 RSUs granted to certain employees including executive management as long term incentive awards, (ii) 182,050 stock options and 40,016 RSUs granted to the Chief Executive Officer which was subject to shareholder approval of the 2015 Plan pursuant to his employment agreement dated October 19, 2015 and (iii) 61,880 RSUs granted to members of the Board as part of their annual compensation. The grants were based on the fair value at the grant date with a total fair value of approximately $3.8 million . The grants for the Board members vested immediately whereas the grants for the employees will vest in tranches ratably over three years provided the employees remain employed on each of those vesting dates. The weighted average fair value per unit for the RSUs was $6.06 . Compensation expense for the vested units was recognized on the grant date. The stock options have a weighted average exercise price of $6.49 and expire 10 years from the initial grant date. Compensation expense for the stock options and units that were not immediately vested is recognized over the vesting period. Determining Fair Value - Stock Options The fair value of the option grant was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model which requires estimates of key assumptions based on both historical information and management judgment regarding market factors and trends. Expected volatility - We developed the expected volatility by using the historical volatilities of the Company for a period equal to the expected life of the option. Expected term - We derived our expected term assumption based on the simplified method due to a lack of historical exercise data, which results in an expected term based on the midpoint between the graded vesting dates and contractual term of an option. Risk-free interest rate - The rates are based on the average yield of a U.S. Treasury bond whose term was consistent with the expected life of the stock options. Expected dividend yield - We have not paid and do not anticipate paying cash dividends on our shares of common stock; therefore, the expected dividend yield was assumed to be zero. The weighted average assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options for the three months ended July 31, 2016 were as follows: Fair value of stock option granted $ 2.32 Expected volatility 40.0 % Expected term (in years) 6.0 Risk-free interest rate 1.29 % Expected dividend yield 0.0 % For the three months ended July 31, 2016, stock compensation expense related to these grants was approximately $0.6 million and was recognized in Selling, administrative and other operating costs in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of July 31, 2016, total unrecognized compensation expense of $3.2 million related to stock options and RSUs from these grants will be recognized over the remaining weighted average vesting period of 2.75 years, of which $0.6 million , $1.7 million , $0.7 million and $0.2 million is expected to be recognized in fiscal 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, respectively.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share	9 Months Ended
Earnings (Loss) Per Share	Jul. 31, 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 Nine Months Ended July 31, 2016 August 2, 2015 July 31, 2016 August 2, 2015 Numerator Loss from continuing operations $ (4,610 ) $ (4,144 ) $ (17,357 ) $ (19,857 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — — (4,519 ) Net loss $ (4,610 ) $ (4,144 ) $ (17,357 ) $ (24,376 ) Denominator Basic weighted average number of shares 20,846 20,741 20,824 20,821 Diluted weighted average number of shares 20,846 20,741 20,824 20,821 Basic: Loss from continuing operations $ (0.22 ) $ (0.20 ) $ (0.83 ) $ (0.95 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — — (0.22 ) Net loss $ (0.22 ) $ (0.20 ) $ (0.83 ) $ (1.17 ) Diluted: Loss from continuing operations $ (0.22 ) $ (0.20 ) $ (0.83 ) $ (0.95 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — — (0.22 ) Net loss $ (0.22 ) $ (0.20 ) $ (0.83 ) $ (1.17 ) Options to purchase 1,898,397 and 1,007,911 shares of the Company’s common stock were outstanding at July 31, 2016 and August 2, 2015, respectively. Additionally, there were 237,864 and 42,000 unvested restricted shares outstanding at July 31, 2016 and August 2, 2015, respectively. The options and restricted shares were not included in the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share in the three and nine 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	9 Months Ended
Restructuring and Severance Costs	Jul. 31, 2016
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Severance Costs	Restructuring and Severance Costs In November 2015, the Company implemented a cost reduction plan. In connection with the initial and ongoing plan to reduce costs, the Company estimates that it will incur restructuring charges of approximately $5.5 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 $1.0 million for the three months ended July 31, 2016 and $4.6 million for the nine months ended July 31, 2016. The following table presents the restructuring and severance costs for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2016 (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended July 31, 2016 July 31, 2016 Staffing Services segment Severance and benefit costs $ 571 $ 1,928 Other 138 293 709 2,221 Other segment Severance and benefit costs 46 934 Corporate Severance and benefit costs 215 1,416 Total restructuring and severance costs $ 970 $ 4,571 Consolidated Severance and benefit costs $ 832 $ 4,278 Other 138 293 Total restructuring and severance costs $ 970 $ 4,571 Accrued restructuring and severance costs are included in Accrued compensation and Accrued insurance and other in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Activity for the nine months ended July 31, 2016 are summarized as follows (in thousands): Balance at November 1, 2015 $ — Charged to expense 4,571 Cash payments (3,607 ) Balance at July 31, 2016 $ 964 The remaining charges as of July 31, 2016 for the Staffing Services and Other segments as well as Corporate of $0.7 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	9 Months Ended
Commitments and Contingencies	Jul. 31, 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 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	9 Months Ended
Segment Data	Jul. 31, 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 for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2016 and August 2, 2015 are summarized in the following tables (in thousands): Three Months Ended July 31, 2016 Total Staffing Services Other Net revenue $ 330,490 $ 313,428 $ 17,062 Expenses Direct cost of staffing services revenue 266,684 266,684 — Cost of other revenue 15,110 — 15,110 Selling, administrative and other operating costs 41,367 39,926 1,441 Restructuring and severance costs 755 709 46 Segment operating income 6,574 6,109 465 Corporate general and administrative 8,345 Corporate restructuring and severance costs 215 Operating loss $ (1,986 ) Three Months Ended August 2, 2015 Total Staffing Services Other Net revenue $ 364,668 $ 341,383 $ 23,285 Expenses Direct cost of staffing services revenue 287,554 287,554 — Cost of other revenue 19,696 — 19,696 Selling, administrative and other operating costs 46,950 43,197 3,753 Restructuring and severance costs 400 341 59 Impairment charges 580 2,130 (1,550 ) Segment operating income 9,488 8,161 1,327 Corporate general and administrative 11,075 Corporate restructuring costs 1,467 Operating loss $ (3,054 ) Nine Months Ended July 31, 2016 Total Staffing Services Other Net revenue $ 992,759 $ 939,356 $ 53,403 Expenses Direct cost of staffing services revenue 798,682 798,682 — Cost of other revenue 47,785 — 47,785 Selling, administrative and other operating costs 127,042 122,676 4,366 Restructuring and severance costs 3,155 2,221 934 Segment operating income 16,095 15,777 318 Corporate general and administrative 26,977 Corporate restructuring and severance costs 1,416 Gain on sale of building (1,663 ) Operating loss $ (10,635 ) Nine Months Ended August 2, 2015 Total Staffing Services Other Net revenue $ 1,132,923 $ 1,064,481 $ 68,442 Expenses Direct cost of staffing services revenue 900,909 900,909 — Cost of other revenue 59,210 — 59,210 Selling, administrative and other operating costs 148,354 137,721 10,633 Restructuring and severance costs 651 616 35 Impairment charges 5,954 3,107 2,847 Segment operating income (loss) 17,845 22,128 (4,283 ) Corporate general and administrative 29,873 Corporate restructuring and severance costs 2,442 Operating loss $ (14,470 )

Subsequent Event

Subsequent Event	9 Months Ended
Subsequent Event	Jul. 31, 2016
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	Subsequent Event On September 6, 2016, the Company amended its Financing Program to increase the facility limit from $150.0 million to $160.0 million under the expandable accordion feature in the program. The Company entered into this amendment to utilize the additional borrowing base provided by the current and potential growth in eligible accounts receivable balances. On September 7, 2016, the Company's Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved the Volt Information Sciences, Inc. Annual Incentive Plan ("AIP"). The purpose of the AIP is to provide eligible employees with annual compensation opportunities intended to promote and reward both company and individual performances that are aligned with the overall company strategy.

Basis of Presentation (Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
Basis of Presentation (Policies)	Jul. 31, 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 Issued Accounting Pronouncements and Recently Adopted Accounting Standards	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 August 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) - Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments: A Consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force . The amendments provide guidance on eight specific cash flow classification issues: debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments or other debt instruments with coupon interest rates that are insignificant in relation to the effective interest rate of the borrowing, contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims, corporate and bank-owned life insurance policies, distributions received from equity method investees, beneficial interests in securitization transactions and separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. The amendments in this update are effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. 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 June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments . This ASU provides guidance for recognizing credit losses on financial instruments based on an estimate of current expected credit losses model. For public business entities that are SEC filers, the amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. All entities may adopt the amendments in this update earlier as of the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is in the process of assessing the impact that the adoption of this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued 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, including interim reporting periods within those fiscal years. 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)	9 Months Ended
Discontinued Operations (Tables)	Jul. 31, 2016
Disposed of by Sale
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
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): Nine Months Ended August 2, 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 f26

Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale (Tables)	Jul. 31, 2016
Assets Held-for-sale
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Schedule of major classes of assets and liabilities classified as held for sale	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): July 31, 2016 November 1, 2015 Assets included as part of continuing operations Cash and cash equivalents $ 825 $ 1,537 Trade accounts receivable, net 14,591 15,671 Recoverable income taxes 54 165 Prepaid insurance and other assets 3,573 4,886 Property, equipment and software, net 142 189 Purchased intangible assets 495 495 Total major classes of assets as part of continuing operations - Maintech and Lakyfor, S.A. (1) $ 19,680 $ 22,943 Liabilities included as part of continuing operations Accrued compensation $ 2,439 $ 3,509 Accounts payable 684 1,387 Accrued taxes other than income taxes 775 1,165 Accrued insurance and other 586 523 Deferred revenue 1,087 761 Total major classes of liabilities as part of continuing operations - Maintech and Lakyfor, S.A. (1) $ 5,571 $ 7,345 (1) The Balance Sheet as of July 31, 2016 only includes Maintech.

Accumulated Other Comprehensi27

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	Jul. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2016 were (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended July 31, 2016 July 31, 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 $ (7,667 ) $ (25 ) $ (7,971 ) $ (23 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1,437 ) 25 (1,133 ) 23 Accumulated other comprehensive loss at July 31, 2016 $ (9,104 ) $ — $ (9,104 ) $ — Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2016 and August 2, 2015 were (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended July 31, 2016 August 2, 2015 July 31, 2016 August 2, 2015 Foreign currency translation Sale of foreign subsidiaries, net of tax $ — $ — $ — $ (3,181 ) Closure of foreign subsidiary (643 ) — (643 ) — Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the nine months ended July 31, 2016 and August 2, 2015 were (in thousands): Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components Fiscal Year Amount Reclassified Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Loss is Presented Foreign currency translation Closure of foreign subsidiary 2016 $ 643 Foreign exchange gain (loss), net Sale of foreign subsidiaries 2015 3,181 Discontinued operations
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive loss	The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2016 were (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended July 31, 2016 July 31, 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 $ (7,667 ) $ (25 ) $ (7,971 ) $ (23 ) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1,437 ) 25 (1,133 ) 23 Accumulated other comprehensive loss at July 31, 2016 $ (9,104 ) $ — $ (9,104 ) $ — Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2016 and August 2, 2015 were (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended July 31, 2016 August 2, 2015 July 31, 2016 August 2, 2015 Foreign currency translation Sale of foreign subsidiaries, net of tax $ — $ — $ — $ (3,181 ) Closure of foreign subsidiary (643 ) — (643 ) — Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the nine months ended July 31, 2016 and August 2, 2015 were (in thousands): Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components Fiscal Year Amount Reclassified Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Loss is Presented Foreign currency translation Closure of foreign subsidiary 2016 $ 643 Foreign exchange gain (loss), net Sale of foreign subsidiaries 2015 3,181 Discontinued operations

Stock Compensation Plans (Table

Stock Compensation Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Stock Compensation Plans (Tables)	Jul. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Weighted average assumptions used to estimate fair value of stock options	The weighted average assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options for the three months ended July 31, 2016 were as follows: Fair value of stock option granted $ 2.32 Expected volatility 40.0 % Expected term (in years) 6.0 Risk-free interest rate 1.29 % Expected dividend yield 0.0 %

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tabl

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	Jul. 31, 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 Nine Months Ended July 31, 2016 August 2, 2015 July 31, 2016 August 2, 2015 Numerator Loss from continuing operations $ (4,610 ) $ (4,144 ) $ (17,357 ) $ (19,857 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — — (4,519 ) Net loss $ (4,610 ) $ (4,144 ) $ (17,357 ) $ (24,376 ) Denominator Basic weighted average number of shares 20,846 20,741 20,824 20,821 Diluted weighted average number of shares 20,846 20,741 20,824 20,821 Basic: Loss from continuing operations $ (0.22 ) $ (0.20 ) $ (0.83 ) $ (0.95 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — — (0.22 ) Net loss $ (0.22 ) $ (0.20 ) $ (0.83 ) $ (1.17 ) Diluted: Loss from continuing operations $ (0.22 ) $ (0.20 ) $ (0.83 ) $ (0.95 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes — — — (0.22 ) Net loss $ (0.22 ) $ (0.20 ) $ (0.83 ) $ (1.17 )

Restructuring and Severance C30

Restructuring and Severance Costs (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Restructuring and Severance Costs (Tables)	Jul. 31, 2016
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and severance costs	The following table presents the restructuring and severance costs for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2016 (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended July 31, 2016 July 31, 2016 Staffing Services segment Severance and benefit costs $ 571 $ 1,928 Other 138 293 709 2,221 Other segment Severance and benefit costs 46 934 Corporate Severance and benefit costs 215 1,416 Total restructuring and severance costs $ 970 $ 4,571 Consolidated Severance and benefit costs $ 832 $ 4,278 Other 138 293 Total restructuring and severance costs $ 970 $ 4,571
Schedule of restructuring and severance costs included in accrued compensation and accrued insurance	Activity for the nine months ended July 31, 2016 are summarized as follows (in thousands): Balance at November 1, 2015 $ — Charged to expense 4,571 Cash payments (3,607 ) Balance at July 31, 2016 $ 964

Segment Data (Tables)

Segment Data (Tables)	9 Months Ended
Segment Data (Tables)	Jul. 31, 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 for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2016 and August 2, 2015 are summarized in the following tables (in thousands): Three Months Ended July 31, 2016 Total Staffing Services Other Net revenue $ 330,490 $ 313,428 $ 17,062 Expenses Direct cost of staffing services revenue 266,684 266,684 — Cost of other revenue 15,110 — 15,110 Selling, administrative and other operating costs 41,367 39,926 1,441 Restructuring and severance costs 755 709 46 Segment operating income 6,574 6,109 465 Corporate general and administrative 8,345 Corporate restructuring and severance costs 215 Operating loss $ (1,986 ) Three Months Ended August 2, 2015 Total Staffing Services Other Net revenue $ 364,668 $ 341,383 $ 23,285 Expenses Direct cost of staffing services revenue 287,554 287,554 — Cost of other revenue 19,696 — 19,696 Selling, administrative and other operating costs 46,950 43,197 3,753 Restructuring and severance costs 400 341 59 Impairment charges 580 2,130 (1,550 ) Segment operating income 9,488 8,161 1,327 Corporate general and administrative 11,075 Corporate restructuring costs 1,467 Operating loss $ (3,054 ) Nine Months Ended July 31, 2016 Total Staffing Services Other Net revenue $ 992,759 $ 939,356 $ 53,403 Expenses Direct cost of staffing services revenue 798,682 798,682 — Cost of other revenue 47,785 — 47,785 Selling, administrative and other operating costs 127,042 122,676 4,366 Restructuring and severance costs 3,155 2,221 934 Segment operating income 16,095 15,777 318 Corporate general and administrative 26,977 Corporate restructuring and severance costs 1,416 Gain on sale of building (1,663 ) Operating loss $ (10,635 ) Nine Months Ended August 2, 2015 Total Staffing Services Other Net revenue $ 1,132,923 $ 1,064,481 $ 68,442 Expenses Direct cost of staffing services revenue 900,909 900,909 — Cost of other revenue 59,210 — 59,210 Selling, administrative and other operating costs 148,354 137,721 10,633 Restructuring and severance costs 651 616 35 Impairment charges 5,954 3,107 2,847 Segment operating income (loss) 17,845 22,128 (4,283 ) Corporate general and administrative 29,873 Corporate restructuring and severance costs 2,442 Operating loss $ (14,470 )

Discontinued Operations - Addit

Discontinued Operations - Additional Information (Details) - Disposed of by Sale - Computer Systems Segment - USD ($)	Dec. 01, 2014	Feb. 01, 2015	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 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	0.50%
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
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			9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015	Feb. 01, 2015	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015
Loss from discontinued operations
Other (income) expense, net	$ 402	$ 178		$ 1,101	$ 37
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes	$ 0	$ 0		$ 0	(4,519)
Disposed of by Sale \| 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 f34

Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale (Details) - Assets Held-for-sale - Information Technology Infrastructure Support Service - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016	Nov. 01, 2015	Jul. 31, 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	$ 825
Trade accounts receivable, net		15,671	14,591
Recoverable income taxes		165	54
Prepaid insurance and other assets		4,886	3,573
Property, equipment and software, net		189	142
Purchased intangible assets		495	495
Total major classes of assets of discontinued operations - Computer Systems		22,943	19,680
Liabilities included as part of continuing operations
Accrued compensation		3,509	2,439
Accounts payable		1,387	684
Accrued taxes other than income taxes		1,165	775
Accrued insurance and other		523	586
Deferred revenue		761	1,087
Total major classes of liabilities of discontinued operations - Computer Systems		$ 7,345	$ 5,571

Accumulated Other Comprehensi35

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Closure of foreign subsidiary	$ 1,003	$ (1,010)	$ 1,238	$ 153
Foreign Currency Translation
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance	(7,667)		(7,971)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(1,437)		(1,133)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance	(9,104)		(9,104)
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)
Closure of foreign subsidiary	(643)	$ 0	(643)	$ 0
Unrealized Loss on Marketable Securities
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance	(25)		(23)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	25		23
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance	$ 0		$ 0

Restricted Cash and Short-Ter36

Restricted Cash and Short-Term Investments - Additional Information (Detail) - Restricted cash and short-term investments - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 31, 2016	Nov. 01, 2015
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash	$ 10.6	$ 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

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax provision	$ 393	$ 1,351	$ 2,037	$ 3,262

Real Estate Transactions (Detai

Real Estate Transactions (Details) ft² in Thousands, $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)ft²renewal_option	Feb. 29, 2016USD ($)ft²	Jul. 31, 2016USD ($)	May 01, 2016USD ($)	Jul. 31, 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			$ 0.5		$ 0.8
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. 31, 2016USD ($)ft²	Feb. 29, 2016USD ($)ft²	Jan. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2016USD ($)	Aug. 02, 2015	Jul. 31, 2016USD ($)	Aug. 02, 2015	Oct. 31, 2016USD ($)	Jul. 01, 2016USD ($)	May 01, 2016GBP (£)	May 01, 2016CAD	May 01, 2016USD ($)	Nov. 01, 2015USD ($)	Jul. 31, 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					151,700,000		151,700,000
Cash collateral for borrowed securities					35,000,000		35,000,000			$ 50,000,000					$ 20,000,000
Borrowing capacity of facility					150,000,000		150,000,000						$ 250,000,000
Amount outstanding					$ 90,000,000		$ 90,000,000							$ 100,000,000
Weighted average interest rate during period					2.40%	1.70%	2.30%	1.70%
Available borrowing capacity of facility					$ 29,000,000		$ 29,000,000
Line of Credit \| Forecast
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Cash collateral for borrowed securities									$ 50,000,000
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%
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					$ 3,400,000		$ 3,400,000
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

Stock Compensation Plans (Detai

Stock Compensation Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015	Jun. 09, 2016
Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model
Stock compensation expense	$ 600	$ 1,020	$ 2,564
Compensation cost not yet recognized	3,200	$ 3,200
Compensation cost not yet recognized, period for recognition		2 years 9 months
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized [Abstract]
Compensation cost not yet recognized, expected in 2016	600	$ 600
Compensation cost not yet recognized, expected in 2017	1,700	1,700
Compensation cost not yet recognized, expected in 2018	700	700
Compensation cost not yet recognized, expected in 2019	$ 200	$ 200
Employee Stock Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options, weighted average grant date fair value (usd per share)	$ 2.32
Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model
Expected volatility	40.00%
Expected term (in years)	6 years
Risk-free interest rate	1.29%
Expected dividend yield	0.00%
2015 Equity Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized (shares)				3,000,000
2015 Equity Incentive Plan \| Employee Stock Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options granted (shares)	938,767
2015 Equity Incentive Plan \| Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
RSUs granted (shares)	253,271
2006 Plan \| Employee Stock Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options granted (shares)	26,031
2006 Plan \| Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
RSUs granted (shares)	5,233
Certain Employees \| Employee Stock Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options granted (shares)	782,748
Certain Employees \| Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
RSUs granted (shares)	156,608
Chief Executive Officer \| Employee Stock Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options granted (shares)	182,050
Chief Executive Officer \| Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
RSUs granted (shares)	40,016
Board of Directors \| Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
RSUs granted (shares)	61,880
Senior level employees
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options granted in period, fair value	$ 3,800
Award vesting period	3 years
Senior level employees \| Employee Stock Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options, weighted average grant date fair value (usd per share)	$ 6.49
Expiration period	10 years
Senior level employees \| Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
RSUs, weighted average grant date fair value (usd per share)	$ 6.06

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		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015
Numerator
Loss from continuing operations	$ (4,610)	$ (4,144)	$ (17,357)	$ (19,857)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0	0	0	(4,519)
NET LOSS	$ (4,610)	$ (4,144)	$ (17,357)	$ (24,376)
Denominator
Basic weighted average number of shares (shares)	20,846	20,741	20,824	20,821
Dilutive weighted average number of shares (shares)	20,846	20,741	20,824	20,821
Basic:
Loss from continuing operations (usd per share)	$ (0.22)	$ (0.20)	$ (0.83)	$ (0.95)
Loss from discontinued operations (usd per share)	0	0	0	(0.22)
Net loss (usd per share)	(0.22)	(0.20)	(0.83)	(1.17)
Diluted:
Loss from continuing operations (usd per share)	(0.22)	(0.20)	(0.83)	(0.95)
Loss from discontinued operations (usd per share)	0	0	0	(0.22)
Net loss (usd per share)	$ (0.22)	$ (0.20)	$ (0.83)	$ (1.17)

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Add

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) - shares	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Options to purchase common stock outstanding (shares)	1,898,397	1,007,911
Restricted Stock Units
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Restricted shares outstanding (shares)	237,864	42,000

Restructuring and Severance C43

Restructuring and Severance Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015	Nov. 30, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected cost					$ 5,500
Restructuring and severance costs	$ 970	$ 1,867	$ 4,571	$ 3,093
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	970		4,571
Severance and benefit costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	832		4,278
Other
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	138		293
Operating Segments
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and severance costs	755	400	3,155	651
Operating Segments \| Staffing Services
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected cost	700		700
Restructuring and severance costs	709	341	2,221	616
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			0
Charged to expense	709		2,221
Cash payments			(3,607)
Ending Balance	964		964
Operating Segments \| Staffing Services \| Severance and benefit costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	571		1,928
Operating Segments \| Staffing Services \| Other
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	138		293
Operating Segments \| Other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected cost	100		100
Restructuring and severance costs	46	59	934	35
Operating Segments \| Other \| Severance and benefit costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	46		934
Corporate
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected cost	200		200
Restructuring and severance costs	215	$ 1,467	1,416	$ 2,442
Corporate \| Severance and benefit costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charged to expense	$ 215		$ 1,416

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		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015	Jul. 31, 2016	Aug. 02, 2015
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 330,490	$ 364,668	$ 992,759	$ 1,132,923
Expenses
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	266,684	287,554	798,682	900,909
Cost of other revenue	15,110	19,696	47,785	59,210
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	49,712	58,025	154,019	178,227
Restructuring and severance costs	970	1,867	4,571	3,093
Gain on sale of building	0	0	(1,663)	0
Impairment charges	0	580	0	5,954
OPERATING LOSS	(1,986)	(3,054)	(10,635)	(14,470)
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net revenue	330,490	364,668	992,759	1,132,923
Expenses
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	266,684	287,554	798,682	900,909
Cost of other revenue	15,110	19,696	47,785	59,210
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	41,367	46,950	127,042	148,354
Restructuring and severance costs	755	400	3,155	651
Impairment charges		580		5,954
Segment operating income	6,574	9,488	16,095	17,845
Operating Segments \| Staffing Services
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net revenue	313,428	341,383	939,356	1,064,481
Expenses
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	266,684	287,554	798,682	900,909
Cost of other revenue	0	0	0	0
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	39,926	43,197	122,676	137,721
Restructuring and severance costs	709	341	2,221	616
Impairment charges		2,130		3,107
Segment operating income	6,109	8,161	15,777	22,128
Operating Segments \| Other
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net revenue	17,062	23,285	53,403	68,442
Expenses
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	0	0	0	0
Cost of other revenue	15,110	19,696	47,785	59,210
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	1,441	3,753	4,366	10,633
Restructuring and severance costs	46	59	934	35
Impairment charges		(1,550)		2,847
Segment operating income	465	1,327	318	(4,283)
Corporate general and administrative
Expenses
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	8,345	11,075	26,977	29,873
Restructuring and severance costs	$ 215	$ 1,467	$ 1,416	$ 2,442

Subsequent Event (Details)

Subsequent Event (Details) - Line of Credit - USD ($)	Sep. 06, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	May 01, 2016
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity of facility		$ 150,000,000	$ 250,000,000
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity of facility	$ 160,000,000