Volt Information Sciences (VOLT) 10-Q 14 Mar 14 2014 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2014	Mar. 10, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	2-Feb-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1	'
Trading Symbol	'VISI	'
Entity Registrant Name	'VOLT INFORMATION SCIENCES, INC.	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000103872	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--10-26	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	20,862,795

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
REVENUE:	'	'
Staffing service revenue	$392,269	$474,362
Other revenue	44,879	45,843
NET REVENUE	437,148	520,205
EXPENSES:	'	'
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	341,460	411,993
Cost of other revenue	37,278	39,753
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	67,108	70,337
Amortization of purchased intangible assets	319	345
Restructuring costs	1,361	740
Restatement, investigations and remediation	4,668	13,820
TOTAL EXPENSES	452,194	536,988
OPERATING LOSS	-15,046	-16,783
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET:	'	'
Interest income (expense), net	-860	-332
Foreign exchange gain (loss), net	-46	634
Other income (expense), net	-73	-33
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET	-979	269
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	-16,025	-16,514
Income tax provision	1,049	576
NET LOSS	($17,074)	($17,090)
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]	'	'
Net loss	($0.82)	($0.82)
Weighted average number of shares, basic and diluted	20,849	20,813

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'
Consolidated net loss	($17,074)	($17,090)
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments net of taxes of $0 and $0, respectively	419	-1,119
Unrealized gain on marketable securities net of taxes of $0 and $0, respectively	16	11
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	435	-1,108
Comprehensive loss	($16,639)	($18,198)

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments, taxes	$0	$0
Unrealized gains (loss) on marketable securities, taxes	$0	$0

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Feb. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$13,352	$11,114
Restricted cash and short-term investments	51,807	53,500
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances of $1,647 and $1,811, respectively	252,027	293,305
Recoverable income taxes	16,252	17,150
Prepaid insurance and other current assets	31,270	35,345
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	364,708	410,414
Prepaid insurance and other assets, excluding current portion	51,423	52,574
Property, equipment and software, net	32,649	37,324
TOTAL ASSETS	448,780	500,312
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'
Accrued compensation	46,815	53,474
Accounts payable	48,729	57,165
Accrued taxes other than income taxes	23,558	19,520
Accrued insurance and other	43,423	44,133
Deferred revenue, net, current portion	12,673	13,335
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt	145,899	168,114
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	321,097	355,741
Accrued insurance and other, excluding current portion	13,834	14,705
Deferred revenue, net, excluding current portion	3,151	2,839
Income taxes payable, excluding current portion	8,756	8,659
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	7,906	8,127
TOTAL LIABILITIES	354,744	390,071
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 - 23,536,769; Outstanding - 20,849,462;	2,354	2,354
Paid-in capital	72,174	72,003
Retained earnings	66,196	83,007
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-4,808	-5,243
Treasury stock, at cost; 2,687,307 shares	-41,880	-41,880
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	94,036	110,241
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$448,780	$500,312

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Feb. 02, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Trade accounts receivable, allowances	$1,647	$1,811
Preferred stock, par value	$1	$1
Preferred stock, shares authorized	500,000	500,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$0.10	$0.10
Common stock, shares authorized	120,000,000	120,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	23,536,769	23,536,769
Common stock, shares outstanding	20,849,462	20,849,462
Treasury stock, shares	2,687,307	2,687,307

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Net loss	($17,074)	($17,090)
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	3,447	4,154
Provision (release) of doubtful accounts and sales allowances	-165	56
Unrealized foreign currency exchange loss (gain)	566	-574
Loss on dispositions of property, equipment and software	62	12
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)	1	-1,003
Share-based compensation expense	171	129
Change in operating assets and liabilities:	'	'
Trade accounts receivable	41,543	38,867
Restricted cash related to customer contracts	1,253	4,403
Prepaid insurance and other assets	5,480	-5,850
Accounts payable	-8,258	-6,107
Accrued expenses	-4,569	2,593
Deferred revenue, net	-684	-1,897
Other liabilities	-72	-140
Income taxes	1,002	-5,767
Net cash provided by operating activities	22,703	11,786
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Sales of investments	636	550
Purchases of investments	-227	-505
Proceeds from sale of software related assets	3,000	0
Proceeds from sale of property, equipment, and software	4	187
Purchases of property, equipment, and software	-1,524	-2,391
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1,889	-2,159
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITES:	'	'
Increase in cash restricted as collateral for borrowings	-16	-24
Net change in short-term borrowings	-22,313	-9,935
Repayment of long-term debt	-203	-209
Net cash used in financing activities	-22,532	-10,168
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	178	-438
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	2,238	-979
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	11,114	26,483
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	13,352	25,504
Cash paid during the year:	'	'
Interest	953	708
Income taxes	$1,213	$8,253

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2014
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 3, 2013. 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 Commissions (the "SEC"), which provides for omission of certain information and footnote disclosures. This interim financial information should be read in connection with the consolidated financial statements in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 3, 2013.
	The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Sunday nearest October 31st. The 2014 fiscal year consists of 52 weeks while the 2013 fiscal year consisted of 53 weeks. The first quarters of fiscal 2014 and 2013 each consisted of 13 weeks.

Restatement_Investigation_and_

Restatement, Investigation and Remediation	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2014
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'
Restatement, Investigation, Remediation and Additional Audit Costs	'
	Restatement, Investigation and Remediation
	These costs are discussed further in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 3, 2013, and are comprised of financial and legal consulting, audit and related costs of the restatement, related investigations, and completion of delayed filings required under SEC regulations.

Restricted_Cash_and_ShortTerm_

Restricted Cash and Short-Term Investments	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2014
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]	'
Restricted Cash and Short-Term Investments	'
	Restricted Cash and Short-Term Investments
	Restricted cash and short-term investments include amounts related to requirements under certain contracts with managed service program customers for whom the Company manages the customers’ contingent staffing requirements, including processing of associate vendor billings into single, combined customer billings and distribution of payments to associate vendors on behalf of customers, as well as minimum cash deposits required to be maintained as collateral associated with the Company’s Short-Term Credit Facility. Distribution of payments to associate vendors are generally made shortly after receipt of payment from customers, with undistributed amounts included in restricted cash and accounts payable between receipt and distribution of these amounts. Changes in restricted cash collateral for credit facilities is reflected in financing activities while changes in restricted cash under managed service programs is classified as an operating activity, as this cash is directly related to the operations of this business.
	At February 2, 2014 and November 3, 2013, restricted cash and short-term investments included $14.3 million and $15.6 million, respectively, restricted for payment to associate vendors and $31.8 million and $31.8 million, respectively, restricted as collateral under the Short-Term Credit Facility.
	At February 2, 2014 and November 3, 2013, restricted cash and short-term investments included $5.7 million and $6.1 million, respectively, of short-term investments. These short-term investments primarily consisted of the fair value of deferred compensation investments corresponding to employees’ selections, primarily in mutual funds, based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.

Hedging

Hedging	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Hedging	'
	Hedging
	The Company enters into non-derivative financial instruments to hedge its net investment in certain foreign subsidiaries. During the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and 2013, the Company primarily used short-term foreign currency borrowings to hedge its net investments in certain foreign operations.
	At February 2, 2014 and November 3, 2013, the Company had outstanding $22.2 million and $22.3 million, respectively, of foreign currency denominated short-term borrowings used to hedge the Company’s net investment in certain foreign subsidiaries. The Company does not designate and document these instruments as hedges under ASC 815 “Derivatives and Hedging,” and as a result gains and losses associated with these instruments are included in Foreign Exchange Gain (Loss), net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and 2013, net gains/(losses) on these borrowings and instruments of $0.1 million and $(0.1) million, respectively, were included in Foreign Exchange Gain (Loss), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	Under ASC 270, “Interim Reporting,” and ASC 740-270, “Income Taxes – Intra Period Tax Allocation,” the Company is required to adjust its effective tax rate for each quarter to be consistent with the estimated annual effective tax rate. 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 provision for income taxes consists of provisions for federal, state and foreign income taxes. Accordingly, the effective income tax rate is a composite rate reflecting the geographic mix of earnings in various tax jurisdictions and applicable rates. Our interim provision for income taxes is measured using an estimated annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items that occur within the periods presented. Our future effective tax rates could be adversely affected by earnings being lower than anticipated in countries with lower statutory rates, greater losses than anticipated in countries with lower statutory tax rates, increases in recorded valuation allowances of tax assets, or changes in tax laws.
	The provision for income taxes in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 was $1.0 million compared to $0.6 million in 2013. The Company’s cumulative results for substantially all United States domestic and certain non-United States jurisdictions for the most recent three-year period is a loss and includes significant restatement, investigation and remediation costs. 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.

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	Debt
	The Company had borrowings at February 2, 2014 of $145.0 million under various short-term credit facilities that provided for up to $245.0 million in borrowings and letters of credit, under which it was required to maintain cash collateral of $31.8 million. Available borrowing was $20.4 million under the $200.0 million Short-Term Financing Program and $19.8 million under the $45.0 million Short-Term Credit Facility as of February 2, 2014.
	At February 2, 2014 and November 3, 2013, the Company had outstanding borrowing under the Short-Term Financing Program of $120.0 million and $142.0 million, respectively, and bore a weighted average annual interest rate of 1.6% and 1.5% during the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively, which is inclusive of certain facility and program fees.
	At February 2, 2014 and November 3, 2013, the Company had drawn under the Short-Term Credit Facility $22.2 million and $22.3 million, respectively, in various currencies used to hedge the Company’s net investment in certain foreign subsidiaries and $3.0 million in letters of credit outstanding. During the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and 2013, borrowings bore a weighted average annual interest rate of 1.9% and 1.8%, respectively, inclusive of the facility fee.

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings (Loss) Per Share	'
	Earnings (Loss) Per Share
	Basic and diluted net loss per share is calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
		Three Months Ended
		2-Feb-14			27-Jan-13
	Numerator
	Net loss	$	(17,074	)	$	(17,090	)
	Denominator
	Basic weighted average number of common shares	20,849			20,813
	Dilutive weighted average number of common shares	20,849			20,813
	Net loss per share - basic	$	(0.82	)	$	(0.82	)
	Net loss per share - diluted	$	(0.82	)	$	(0.82	)
	Options to purchase 484,850 and 548,650 shares of the Company’s common stock were outstanding at February 2, 2014 and January 27, 2013, respectively. Additionally, there were 73,334 and 70,000 restricted stock units outstanding at February 2, 2014 and January 27, 2013, respectively. The options and restricted shares were not included in the computation of diluted loss per share in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and 2013 because the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive as a result of the Company’s net loss position in those fiscal periods.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	(a)	Legal Proceedings
	The Company is involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company’s loss contingencies not discussed elsewhere consist primarily of claims and legal actions 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.
	(b)	Indemnification
	The Company indemnifies its officers, directors and certain employees for certain events or occurrences while the employee, officer or director is, or was, serving at the Company’s request in such capacity, as permitted under New York law. The Company has paid and continues to pay legal counsel fees incurred by an officer who is involved with an SEC inquiry. This individual is required to repay the Company for such fees if ultimately found not to be entitled to indemnification.

Segment_Disclosures

Segment Disclosures	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Data	'
	Segment Data
	The Company’s operating segments are determined in accordance with the Company’s internal management structure, which is based on operating activities.
	Segment operating income (loss) is comprised of segment net revenues less direct cost of staffing services revenue or cost of other revenue, selling, administrative and other operating costs, amortization of purchased intangible assets and restructuring costs. The Company allocates all operating costs except for the corporate-wide general and administrative costs and restatement, investigation, remediation and additional audit costs to the segments. These allocations are included in the calculation of each segment’s operating income (loss).
	Financial data concerning the Company’s sales and segment operating income (loss) by reportable operating segment in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and 2013 are summarized in the following table:
		Three Months Ended February 2, 2014
	(in thousands)	Total			Staffing Services			Computer Systems			Other
	Revenue
	Staffing service revenue	$	392,269		$	392,269		$	—		$	—
	Other revenue	44,879			—			15,520			29,359
	Net revenue	437,148			392,269			15,520			29,359
	Expenses
	Direct cost of staffing services revenue	341,460			341,460			—			—
	Cost of other revenue	37,278			—			13,145			24,133
	Selling, administrative and other operating costs	64,150			54,266			5,277			4,607
	Amortization of purchased intangible assets	319			25			215			79
	Restructuring costs	1,361			657			704			—
	Segment operating income (loss)	(7,420		)	(4,139		)	(3,821		)	540
	Corporate general and administrative	2,958
	Restatement, investigations and remediation	4,668
	Operating loss	$	(15,046	)
		Three Months Ended January 27, 2013
	(in thousands)	Total			Staffing Services			Computer Systems			Other
	Revenue
	Staffing service revenue	$	474,362		$	474,362		$	—		$	—
	Other revenue	45,843			—			20,226			25,617
	Net revenue	520,205			474,362			20,226			25,617
	Expenses
	Direct cost of staffing services revenue	411,993			411,993			—			—
	Cost of other revenue	39,753			—			17,815			21,938
	Selling, administrative and other operating costs	68,047			57,943			5,529			4,575
	Amortization of purchased intangible assets	345			12			214			119
	Restructuring costs	740			285			455			—
	Segment operating income (loss)	(673		)	4,129			(3,787		)	(1,015		)
	Corporate general and administrative	2,290
	Restatement, investigations and remediation	13,820
	Operating loss	$	(16,783	)

Basis_of_Presentation_Basis_of

Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2014
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 3, 2013. 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 Commissions (the "SEC"), which provides for omission of certain information and footnote disclosures. This interim financial information should be read in connection with the consolidated financial statements in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 3, 2013.
	The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Sunday nearest October 31st. The 2014 fiscal year consists of 52 weeks while the 2013 fiscal year consisted of 53 weeks. The first quarters of fiscal 2014 and 2013 each consisted of 13 weeks.

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Summary of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share	'
	Basic and diluted net loss per share is calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
		Three Months Ended
		2-Feb-14			27-Jan-13
	Numerator
	Net loss	$	(17,074	)	$	(17,090	)
	Denominator
	Basic weighted average number of common shares	20,849			20,813
	Dilutive weighted average number of common shares	20,849			20,813
	Net loss per share - basic	$	(0.82	)	$	(0.82	)
	Net loss per share - diluted	$	(0.82	)	$	(0.82	)

Segment_Disclosures_Tables

Segment Disclosures (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Summary of Sales and Segment Operating Income (Loss) by Reportable Operating Segment	'
	Financial data concerning the Company’s sales and segment operating income (loss) by reportable operating segment in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 and 2013 are summarized in the following table:
		Three Months Ended February 2, 2014
	(in thousands)	Total			Staffing Services			Computer Systems			Other
	Revenue
	Staffing service revenue	$	392,269		$	392,269		$	—		$	—
	Other revenue	44,879			—			15,520			29,359
	Net revenue	437,148			392,269			15,520			29,359
	Expenses
	Direct cost of staffing services revenue	341,460			341,460			—			—
	Cost of other revenue	37,278			—			13,145			24,133
	Selling, administrative and other operating costs	64,150			54,266			5,277			4,607
	Amortization of purchased intangible assets	319			25			215			79
	Restructuring costs	1,361			657			704			—
	Segment operating income (loss)	(7,420		)	(4,139		)	(3,821		)	540
	Corporate general and administrative	2,958
	Restatement, investigations and remediation	4,668
	Operating loss	$	(15,046	)
		Three Months Ended January 27, 2013
	(in thousands)	Total			Staffing Services			Computer Systems			Other
	Revenue
	Staffing service revenue	$	474,362		$	474,362		$	—		$	—
	Other revenue	45,843			—			20,226			25,617
	Net revenue	520,205			474,362			20,226			25,617
	Expenses
	Direct cost of staffing services revenue	411,993			411,993			—			—
	Cost of other revenue	39,753			—			17,815			21,938
	Selling, administrative and other operating costs	68,047			57,943			5,529			4,575
	Amortization of purchased intangible assets	345			12			214			119
	Restructuring costs	740			285			455			—
	Segment operating income (loss)	(673		)	4,129			(3,787		)	(1,015		)
	Corporate general and administrative	2,290
	Restatement, investigations and remediation	13,820
	Operating loss	$	(16,783	)

Basis_of_Presentation_Details

Basis of Presentation (Details)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Length of financial reporting period	'91 days	'91 days	'364 days	'371 days

Restricted_Cash_Additional_Inf

Restricted Cash - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Short-Term Credit Facility [Member]	'	'
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]	'	'
Restricted as collateral	$31.80	'
Restricted cash and short-term investments | Associate Vendors [Member]	'	'
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]	'	'
Restricted cash	14.3	15.6
Restricted cash and short-term investments | Fair Value of Deferred Compensation Investments [Member]	'	'
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]	'	'
Short-term investments	5.7	6.1
Restricted cash and short-term investments | Short-Term Credit Facility [Member]	'	'
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]	'	'
Restricted as collateral	$31.80	$31.80

Hedging_Additional_Information

Hedging - Additional Information (Detail) (Foreign Exchange Gain (Loss) [Member], USD $)	Feb. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013	Feb. 02, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Derivatives and Hedging [Member]	Derivatives and Hedging [Member]	Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
			Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]	Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Outstanding short-term borrowings	$22.20	$22.30	'	'
Net gains/ (losses) on borrowings and instruments	'	'	$0.10	($0.10)

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Income tax provision (benefit)	$1,049	$576

Debt_Additional_Information_De

Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Feb. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013	Jan. 27, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]	'	'	'
Borrowing capacity of facility	$245	'	'
Amount outstanding	145	'	'
Short-Term Financing Program [Member]	'	'	'
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]	'	'	'
Borrowing capacity of facility	200	'	'
Available borrowing capacity of facility	20.4	'	'
Amount outstanding	120	142	'
Weighted average interest rate	1.60%	'	1.50%
Short-Term Credit Facility [Member]	'	'	'
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]	'	'	'
Borrowing capacity of facility	45	'	'
Cash collateral of outstanding short-term borrowings	31.8	'	'
Available borrowing capacity of facility	19.8	'	'
Weighted average interest rate	1.90%	1.80%	'
Line of Credit [Member]	'	'	'
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amount outstanding	22.2	22.3	'
Letter of Credit [Member]	'	'	'
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amount outstanding	$3	'	'

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Summar

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Summary of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Numerator	'	'
Net loss	($17,074)	($17,090)
Denominator	'	'
Basic weighted average number of shares	20,849	20,813
Dilutive weighted average number of common shares	20,849	20,813
Net loss per share - basic (in dollars per share)	($0.82)	($0.82)
Net loss per share - diluted (in dollars per share)	($0.82)	($0.82)

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Additi

Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Additional Information (Detail)	Feb. 02, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'
Options to purchase common stock outstanding	484,850	548,650
Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'
Restricted shares outstanding	73,334	70,000

Segment_Disclosures_Summary_of

Segment Disclosures - Summary of Sales and Segment Operating Income (Loss) by Reportable Operating Segment (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'
Staffing service revenue	$392,269	$474,362
Other revenue	44,879	45,843
Net revenue	437,148	520,205
Expenses	'	'
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	341,460	411,993
Cost of other revenue	37,278	39,753
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	67,108	70,337
Amortization of purchased intangible assets	319	345
Restructuring costs	1,361	740
Restatement, investigations and remediation	4,668	13,820
Operating loss	-15,046	-16,783
Operating Segments [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'
Staffing service revenue	392,269	474,362
Other revenue	44,879	45,843
Net revenue	437,148	520,205
Expenses	'	'
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	341,460	411,993
Cost of other revenue	37,278	39,753
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	64,150	68,047
Amortization of purchased intangible assets	319	345
Restructuring costs	1,361	740
Segment operating income (loss)	-7,420	-673
Operating Segments [Member] | Staffing Services [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'
Staffing service revenue	392,269	474,362
Net revenue	392,269	474,362
Expenses	'	'
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	341,460	411,993
Cost of other revenue	0	0
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	54,266	57,943
Amortization of purchased intangible assets	25	12
Restructuring costs	657	285
Segment operating income (loss)	-4,139	4,129
Operating Segments [Member] | Computer Systems [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'
Other revenue	15,520	20,226
Net revenue	15,520	20,226
Expenses	'	'
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	0	0
Cost of other revenue	13,145	17,815
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	5,277	5,529
Amortization of purchased intangible assets	215	214
Restructuring costs	704	455
Segment operating income (loss)	-3,821	-3,787
Operating Segments [Member] | Other [Member]	'	'
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]	'	'
Other revenue	29,359	25,617
Net revenue	29,359	25,617
Expenses	'	'
Direct cost of staffing services revenue	0	0
Cost of other revenue	24,133	21,938
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	4,607	4,575
Amortization of purchased intangible assets	79	119
Segment operating income (loss)	540	-1,015
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]	'	'
Expenses	'	'
Selling, administrative and other operating costs	2,958	2,290
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]	'	'
Expenses	'	'
Restatement, investigations and remediation	$4,668	$13,820