Document_and_Entity_Informatio
Document and Entity Information | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2014 | Apr. 24, 2014 | |
Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Document Type | '10-Q | ' |
Amendment Flag | 'false | ' |
Document Period End Date | 31-Mar-14 | ' |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | '2014 | ' |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | 'Q1 | ' |
Trading Symbol | 'HSII | ' |
Entity Registrant Name | 'HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTERNATIONAL INC | ' |
Entity Central Index Key | '0001066605 | ' |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | '--12-31 | ' |
Entity Filer Category | 'Accelerated Filer | ' |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | ' | 18,202,856 |
CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Current assets: | ' | ' |
Cash and cash equivalents | $101,405 | $181,646 |
Restricted cash | 131 | 130 |
Accounts receivable, net | 85,438 | 71,666 |
Other receivables | 6,617 | 6,906 |
Prepaid expenses | 16,446 | 14,786 |
Other current assets | 1,813 | 1,807 |
Income taxes recoverable | 6,544 | 5,772 |
Deferred income taxes | 8,114 | 8,061 |
Total current assets | 226,508 | 290,774 |
Non-current assets: | ' | ' |
Property and equipment, net | 33,780 | 34,961 |
Restricted cash | 8,014 | 7,878 |
Assets designated for retirement and pension plans | 22,724 | 22,685 |
Investments | 14,136 | 13,848 |
Other non-current assets | 6,675 | 5,693 |
Goodwill | 123,576 | 123,274 |
Other intangible assets, net | 25,301 | 26,637 |
Deferred income taxes | 27,093 | 27,474 |
Total non-current assets | 261,299 | 262,450 |
Total assets | 487,807 | 553,224 |
Current liabilities: | ' | ' |
Current portion of debt | 6,000 | 6,000 |
Accounts payable | 7,947 | 7,791 |
Accrued salaries and employee benefits | 51,004 | 109,943 |
Deferred revenue, net | 32,711 | 27,714 |
Other current liabilities | 25,924 | 18,938 |
Income taxes payable | 1,501 | 5,401 |
Total current liabilities | 125,087 | 175,787 |
Non-current liabilities: | ' | ' |
Non-current debt, less current maturities | 28,000 | 29,500 |
Retirement and pension plans | 39,297 | 38,735 |
Other non-current liabilities | 49,636 | 61,329 |
Total non-current liabilities | 116,933 | 129,564 |
Total liabilities | 242,020 | 305,351 |
Commitments and contingencies (Note 18) | ' | ' |
Stockholders' equity: | ' | ' |
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 | ' | ' |
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 19,585,777 shares issued, 18,202,856 and 18,134,129 shares outstanding at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively | 196 | 196 |
Treasury stock at cost, 1,382,921 and 1,451,648 shares at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively | -45,505 | -47,811 |
Additional paid in capital | 229,672 | 232,008 |
Retained earnings | 45,358 | 48,511 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 16,066 | 14,969 |
Total stockholders' equity | 245,787 | 247,873 |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $487,807 | $553,224 |
CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE1
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Preferred stock, par value | $0.01 | $0.01 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued | ' | ' |
Common stock, par value | $0.01 | $0.01 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 19,585,777 | 19,585,777 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 18,202,856 | 18,134,129 |
Treasury stock, shares | 1,382,921 | 1,451,648 |
CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 |
Revenue: | ' | ' |
Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue) | $111,121 | $102,978 |
Reimbursements | 4,411 | 4,330 |
Total revenue | 115,532 | 107,308 |
Operating expenses: | ' | ' |
Salaries and employee benefits | 75,915 | 71,479 |
General and administrative expenses | 34,426 | 31,110 |
Reimbursed expenses | 4,411 | 4,330 |
Total operating expenses | 114,752 | 106,919 |
Operating income | 780 | 389 |
Non-operating income (expense): | ' | ' |
Interest, net | 30 | 77 |
Other, net | -298 | -381 |
Net non-operating expense | -268 | -304 |
Income before income taxes | 512 | 85 |
Provision for income taxes | 1,256 | 1,300 |
Net loss | -744 | -1,215 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | ' | ' |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | 1,033 | -490 |
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments | 68 | 451 |
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedge | -4 | -120 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 1,097 | -159 |
Comprehensive income (loss) | $353 | ($1,374) |
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | 18,152 | 18,010 |
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | 18,152 | 18,010 |
Basic loss per common share | ($0.04) | ($0.07) |
Diluted loss per common share | ($0.04) | ($0.07) |
Cash dividends paid per share | $0.13 | ' |
CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME1
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) (USD $) | Total | Common Stock [Member] | Treasury Stock [Member] | Additional Paid in Capital [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] |
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | ||||||
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2013 | $247,873 | $196 | ($47,811) | $232,008 | $48,511 | $14,969 |
Beginning Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013 | ' | 19,586,000 | 1,452,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Net loss | -744 | ' | ' | ' | -744 | ' |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | 1,097 | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,097 |
Treasury and common stock transactions: | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Stock-based compensation | 336 | ' | ' | 336 | ' | ' |
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of tax withholdings | -361 | ' | 2,306 | -2,667 | ' | ' |
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of tax withholdings, shares | ' | ' | -69,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Cash dividends declared ($0.13 per share) | -2,367 | ' | ' | ' | -2,367 | ' |
Dividend equivalents on restricted stock units | -42 | ' | ' | ' | -42 | ' |
Tax deficit related to stock-based compensation | -5 | ' | ' | -5 | ' | ' |
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2014 | $245,787 | $196 | ($45,505) | $229,672 | $45,358 | $16,066 |
Ending Balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2014 | ' | 19,586,000 | 1,383,000 | ' | ' | ' |
CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME2
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 | |
Cash dividends per share | $0.13 |
Retained Earnings [Member] | ' |
Cash dividends per share | $0.13 |
CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME3
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 |
Cash flows-operating activities: | ' | ' |
Net loss | ($744) | ($1,215) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ' | ' |
Depreciation and amortization | 3,850 | 4,145 |
Deferred income taxes | 399 | 1,091 |
Stock-based compensation expense | 336 | 1,011 |
Accretion expense related to earnout payments | 423 | 517 |
Cash paid for restructuring charges | -36 | -313 |
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions: | ' | ' |
Trade and other receivables | -13,258 | -10,942 |
Accounts payable | 214 | -789 |
Accrued expenses | -59,294 | -61,763 |
Income taxes payable, net | -4,569 | -803 |
Retirement and pension plan assets and liabilities | 426 | 508 |
Prepayments | -1,621 | -546 |
Other assets and liabilities, net | -1,034 | 39 |
Net cash used in operating activities | -74,908 | -69,060 |
Cash flows-investing activities: | ' | ' |
Restricted cash | 137 | -26 |
Capital expenditures | -1,127 | -945 |
Purchases of available for sale investments | -754 | -476 |
Proceeds from sales of available for sale investments | 467 | 31 |
Net cash used in investing activities | -1,277 | -1,416 |
Cash flows-financing activities: | ' | ' |
Proceeds from debt issuance | ' | 40,000 |
Debt repayment | -1,500 | ' |
Cash dividends paid | -2,472 | -107 |
Payment of employee tax withholdings on equity transactions | -382 | -361 |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | -4,354 | 39,532 |
Effect of exchange rates fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents | 298 | -1,001 |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | -80,241 | -31,945 |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 181,646 | 117,605 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $101,405 | $85,660 |
Basis_of_Presentation_of_Inter
Basis of Presentation of Interim Financial Information | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' |
Basis of Presentation of Interim Financial Information | ' |
1. Basis of Presentation of Interim Financial Information | |
The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. Significant items subject to estimates and assumptions include revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, interim effective tax rate, allowances for deferred tax assets, assessment of goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment, compensation accruals, stock-based compensation and contingent liabilities. Estimates are subject to a degree of uncertainty and actual results could differ from these estimates. These financial statements and notes are to be read in conjunction with the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, as filed with the SEC on March 13, 2014. |
Summary_of_Significant_Account
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | ' |
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | |
A complete listing of the Company’s significant accounting policies is discussed in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. | |
Recent Financial Accounting Standards | |
From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other standard setting bodies that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, the Company believes that the impact of recent financial accounting standards that are not yet effective will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements upon adoption. |
Allowance_for_Doubtful_Account
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | 3 Months Ended | ||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||
Receivables [Abstract] | ' | ||||
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | ' | ||||
3. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | |||||
The activity of the allowance for doubtful accounts for the three months ended March 31, 2014 is as follows: | |||||
Balance at December 31, 2013 | $ | 4,709 | |||
Benefit charged to income | (28 | ) | |||
Write-offs | (281 | ) | |||
Currency | (5 | ) | |||
Balance at March 31, 2014 | $ | 4,395 | |||
Property_and_Equipment_net
Property and Equipment, net | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Property and Equipment, net | ' | ||||||||
4. Property and Equipment, net | |||||||||
The components of the Company’s property and equipment are as follows: | |||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
Leasehold improvements | $ | 44,648 | $ | 44,242 | |||||
Office furniture, fixtures and equipment | 23,690 | 24,301 | |||||||
Computer equipment and software | 36,637 | 38,039 | |||||||
Property and equipment, gross | 104,975 | 106,582 | |||||||
Accumulated depreciation | (71,195 | ) | (71,621 | ) | |||||
Property and equipment, net | $ | 33,780 | $ | 34,961 | |||||
Depreciation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $2.5 million and $2.7 million, respectively. |
Restricted_Cash
Restricted Cash | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Restricted Cash [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Restricted Cash | ' | ||||||||
5. Restricted Cash | |||||||||
The components of the Company’s restricted cash are as follows: | |||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
Current restricted cash: | |||||||||
Lease guarantees | $ | 131 | $ | 130 | |||||
Noncurrent restricted cash: | |||||||||
Retention escrow | 6,501 | 6,501 | |||||||
Lease guarantees | 1,415 | 1,377 | |||||||
Business licenses | 98 | — | |||||||
Total restricted cash | $ | 8,145 | $ | 8,008 | |||||
The retention escrow associated with the Senn Delaney acquisition will be paid to certain key executives of Senn Delaney if they remain with the company for three years subsequent to the acquisition (See Note 8, Acquisitions). In accordance with the terms of the lease and business licensing agreements, the cash balances in support of lease guarantees are restricted through the termination dates of the leases, which extend through 2018 and the business license agreements extend through 2017. |
Investments
Investments | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Investments Schedule [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Investments | ' | ||||||||
6. Investments | |||||||||
The components of the Company’s investments are as follows: | |||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan | $ | 13,706 | $ | 13,232 | |||||
Warrants and equity securities | 430 | 616 | |||||||
Total | $ | 14,136 | $ | 13,848 | |||||
The Company’s U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan consists primarily of U.S. marketable securities and mutual funds, all of which are valued using Level 1 inputs (See Note 7, Fair Value Measurements). The aggregate cost basis for these investments was $10.3 million and $9.9 million as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. |
Fair_Value_Measurements
Fair Value Measurements | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Measurements | ' | ||||||||||||||||
7. Fair Value Measurements | |||||||||||||||||
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A three-level fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy requires entities to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows: | |||||||||||||||||
• | Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. | ||||||||||||||||
• | Level 2 – Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, or other inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. | ||||||||||||||||
• | Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets and liabilities. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs. | ||||||||||||||||
Quoted Prices in | Significant Other | Significant | Total | ||||||||||||||
Active Markets for | Observable | Unobservable | |||||||||||||||
Identical Assets | Inputs | Inputs | |||||||||||||||
(Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | |||||||||||||||
At March 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan | $ | 13,706 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 13,706 | |||||||||
Assets designated for retirement and pension plans | — | 24,356 | — | 24,356 | |||||||||||||
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedge | — | 180 | — | 180 | |||||||||||||
Warrants and equity securities | — | — | 430 | 430 | |||||||||||||
Acquisition earnout accruals | — | — | (14,555 | ) | (14,555 | ) | |||||||||||
$ | 13,706 | $ | 24,536 | $ | (14,125 | ) | $ | 24,117 | |||||||||
At December 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan | $ | 13,232 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 13,232 | |||||||||
Assets designated for retirement and pension plans | — | 24,312 | — | 24,312 | |||||||||||||
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedge | — | 180 | — | 180 | |||||||||||||
Warrants and equity securities | — | — | 616 | 616 | |||||||||||||
Acquisition earnout accruals | — | — | (14,053 | ) | (14,053 | ) | |||||||||||
$ | 13,232 | $ | 24,492 | $ | (13,437 | ) | $ | 24,287 | |||||||||
Substantially all of the Company’s assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 1 inputs, except those noted in the table above. The Level 2 assets above are fair valued using a market approach. The Level 3 liabilities are: (i) accruals for future earnout payments related to prior acquisitions, the values of which are determined based on discounted cash flow models, and (ii) warrant and equity securities, the values of which are determined using a valuation model. The Company considers the recorded value of its financial assets and liabilities, which consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, to approximate the fair value of the respective assets and liabilities at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 based upon the short-term nature of the assets and liabilities. |
Acquisitions
Acquisitions | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 | |
Business Combinations [Abstract] | ' |
Acquisitions | ' |
8. Acquisitions | |
Scambler MacGregor Executive Search Pty Limited | |
In November 2013, the Company acquired Scambler MacGregor, an Australian-based retained Executive Search boutique in the financial services industry for 1.1 million Australian dollars (equivalent to $1.0 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively) of initial consideration, pursuant to a stock purchase, which was funded from existing cash. In December 2013, the Company paid an additional $0.1 million related to the final working capital settlement. The Company also recorded $0.4 million of intangible assets and $2.7 million of goodwill. The goodwill is primarily related to the acquired workforce and strategic fit. The former owners of Scambler MacGregor are eligible to receive earnout payments of up to 2.8 million Australian dollars based on the achievement of certain revenue metrics over the period November 2013 through December 2018. As a result, the Company accrued 2.2 million Australian dollars (equivalent to $2.0 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively), representing the estimated fair value of future earnout payments as of the acquisition date. | |
Senn-Delaney Leadership Consulting Group, LLC | |
In December 2012, the Company acquired Senn-Delaney Leadership Consulting Group, LLC, a global leader of corporate culture shaping. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, the Company paid $53.5 million at closing for 100 percent of the equity of Senn Delaney. The Company expects to pay up to $15.0 million of additional cash consideration based on the realization of specific earnings milestones achieved over the period December 2012 through December 2015. As a result, the Company accrued $12.6 million and $12.1 million at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and has recognized $0.4 million and $0.5 million of accretion expense in general and administrative expense as of March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013, respectively. The Company also holds $6.5 million in a retention escrow that will be paid to certain key executives of Senn Delaney if they remain with the Company for three years subsequent to the acquisition. The Company recognized $0.6 million of compensation expense in the three months ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013, respectively, related to the retention awards. |
Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2014 are as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Executive | Executive | Culture | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Search and | Search and | Shaping | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leadership | Leadership | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Consulting- | Consulting- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Americas | Asia Pacific | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2013 | $ | 82,640 | $ | 10,854 | $ | 29,780 | $ | 123,274 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Exchange rate fluctuations | (166 | ) | 443 | 25 | 302 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2014 | $ | 82,474 | $ | 11,297 | $ | 29,805 | $ | 123,576 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other Intangible Assets | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The carrying amount of amortizable intangible assets and the related accumulated amortization are as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2014 | December 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted | Gross | Accumulated | Net | Gross | Accumulated | Net | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Average | Carrying | Amortization | Carrying | Carrying | Amortization | Carrying | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Life (in | Amount | Amount | Amount | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
years) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Client relationships | 8.7 | $ | 23,615 | $ | (12,697 | ) | $ | 10,918 | $ | 23,541 | $ | (11,834 | ) | $ | 11,707 | ||||||||||||||
Trade name | 15 | 9,441 | (1,515 | ) | 7,926 | 9,430 | (1,223 | ) | 8,207 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Software | 7 | 7,200 | (1,286 | ) | 5,914 | 7,200 | (1,029 | ) | 6,171 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Non-compete | 5 | 604 | (61 | ) | 543 | 603 | (51 | ) | 552 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total intangible assets | 10.2 | $ | 40,860 | $ | (15,559 | ) | $ | 25,301 | $ | 40,774 | $ | (14,137 | ) | $ | 26,637 | ||||||||||||||
The Company’s Other intangible assets, net by segment, are as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Executive Search and Leadership Consulting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Americas | $ | 1,264 | $ | 1,340 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Asia Pacific | 570 | 591 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Executive Search and Leadership Consulting | 1,834 | 1,931 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Culture Shaping | 23,467 | 24,706 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Other intangible assets, net | $ | 25,301 | $ | 26,637 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intangible asset amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $1.4 million and $1.5 million, respectively. The estimated intangible amortization expense is $5.4 million for fiscal year 2014, $4.7 million for fiscal year 2015, $4.5 million for fiscal year 2016, $3.6 million for fiscal year 2017, and $2.8 million for fiscal year 2018. These amounts are based on intangible assets recorded as of March 31, 2014, and actual amortization expense could differ from these estimates as a result of future acquisitions and other factors. |
Derivative_Financial_Instrumen
Derivative Financial Instruments | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Derivative Financial Instruments | ' | ||||||||||||||||
10. Derivative Financial Instruments | |||||||||||||||||
Summary of Derivative Instruments | |||||||||||||||||
The Company uses derivative instruments primarily to manage exposures to interest rate risk. The Company’s primary objective in holding derivatives is to reduce the volatility of earnings and cash flows associated with changes in interest rates. The Company’s derivatives expose it to credit risk to the extent that the counterparties may be unable to meet the terms of the agreement. The Company does, however, seek to mitigate such risks by limiting its counterparties to financial institutions that meet certain criteria. In addition, the potential risk of loss with any one counterparty resulting from this type of credit risk is monitored. Management does not expect material losses as a result of defaults by counterparties. | |||||||||||||||||
Interest Rate Risk | |||||||||||||||||
The Company pays short-term variable interest rates, plus a spread which is dependent on the Company’s leverage ratio, calculated as defined within the Amendment and Restatement Agreement (“Restated Credit Agreement”). The term loan exposes the Company to the variability in interest payments and therefore fluctuations in interest expense and cash flows due to changes in interest rates. | |||||||||||||||||
On February 28, 2013, the Company entered into an interest rate swap to hedge the variable interest rate exposure from the underlying term facility. The interest rate swap was entered into to manage fluctuations in cash flows resulting from interest rate risk attributable to changes in the short-term variable interest rate. This interest rate swap involves the exchange of variable-rate interest payments for fixed-rate interest payments based on the contractual underlying notional amount. Gains or losses on the interest rate swap that are linked to the term loan being hedged are expected to perfectly offset the losses or gains on the underlying term loan from the short-term variable interest rate. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of a derivative that is designated and that qualifies as a cash flow hedge is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period when the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. If a derivative is deemed to be ineffective, the ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivative is recognized directly in earnings. During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, the Company’s interest rate swap entered into for purposes of managing fluctuations in cash flows resulting from the variable rate term loan was deemed effective and the Company expects it will be effective for the next twelve months. This interest rate swap was the only hedging instrument used by the Company to mitigate its interest rate risk. The notional amount of the interest rate swap was $34.0 million and $35.5 million as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. | |||||||||||||||||
The summary of information with respect to the interest rate swap are as follows: | |||||||||||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest Rate Swap Contract | Fair | Gain | Fair | Gain | |||||||||||||
Value (1) | (Loss) (2) | Value (1) | (Loss) (2) | ||||||||||||||
Derivative designated as cash flow hedge | $ | 180 | $ | 180 | $ | 180 | $ | 180 | |||||||||
-1 | Included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets within Other current assets | ||||||||||||||||
-2 | Included in Other comprehensive income (loss), net of $69 thousand and $65 thousand of tax as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively |
Other_NonCurrent_Liabilities
Other Non-Current Liabilities | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Other Non-Current Liabilities | ' | ||||||||
11. Other Non-Current Liabilities | |||||||||
The components of other non-current liabilities are as follows: | |||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
Accrued salaries and employee benefits | $ | 24,429 | $ | 30,879 | |||||
Premise related costs | 16,448 | 16,562 | |||||||
Earnout payments | 6,830 | 11,628 | |||||||
Other | 1,929 | 2,260 | |||||||
Total other non-current liabilities | $ | 49,636 | $ | 61,329 | |||||
Line_of_Credit_and_Term_Loan
Line of Credit and Term Loan | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | ' |
Line of Credit and Term Loan | ' |
12. Line of Credit and Term Loan | |
On June 22, 2011, the Company and certain foreign subsidiary borrowers of the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Agreement”) with its lenders. The Agreement provides the terms under which the lenders will make available to the Company a committed unsecured revolving credit facility in an aggregate amount of up to $75 million (the “Revolving Facility”). The Agreement includes an expansion feature that allows the Company to seek to increase the aggregate commitment under the Revolving Facility by up to $25 million provided that the Company is in compliance with certain conditions set forth in the Agreement. The Agreement also provides for the issuance of letters of credit. The Revolving Facility matures on June 22, 2016. Under the Agreement, the Borrowers may borrow U.S. dollars, euros, British pound sterling, Australian dollars or other major traded currencies as agreed by the lenders. Borrowings under the Agreement bear interest, at the Company’s election, at the existing Alternate Base Rate (as defined in the Agreement) or Adjusted LIBOR Rate (as defined in the Agreement) plus a spread as determined by the Company’s leverage ratio. | |
On January 31, 2013, the Company and certain foreign subsidiary borrowers of the Company entered into a Restated Credit Agreement which amended and replaced the Agreement to add a committed term loan facility in an aggregate amount of up to $40 million (the “Term Facility”). There was no other material term change in the Agreement. | |
On January 31, 2013 the Company borrowed $40 million under the Term Facility. The Term Facility is being amortized over a five-year period pursuant to which the Company will make fifteen quarterly payments of $1.5 million. The first payment was made on June 28, 2013 and payments will continue on the last calendar day of every fiscal quarter, up to and including December 31, 2016. Additionally, the Company will make four payments of $2.0 million on March 31, 2017, June 30, 2017, September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2017 and a final payment of the remaining outstanding balance of the Term Facility on January 31, 2018. The interest rate on the debt is Adjusted LIBOR plus a spread which is dependent on the Company’s leverage ratio. The Company entered into an interest rate swap to address the risk related to the fluctuation in Adjusted LIBOR (See Note 10, Derivative Financial Instruments). As of March 31, 2014 the Company’s interest rate, including the impact of the interest rate swap, was 2.54%. | |
As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 there was $34.0 million and $35.5 million, respectively, outstanding under the Term Facility. There were no borrowings made under the Revolving Facility during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and for the year ended December 31, 2013. The Company was in compliance with the financial and other covenants under the Restated Credit Agreement and no event of default existed as of March 31, 2014 and for the year ended December 31, 2013, respectively. |
Stockbased_Compensation
Stock-based Compensation | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Stock-based Compensation | ' | ||||||||
13. Stock-based Compensation | |||||||||
The Company measures its stock-based compensation costs based on the grant date fair value of the awards and recognizes these costs in the financial statements over the requisite service period. | |||||||||
A summary of information with respect to stock-based compensation is as follows: | |||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
Total stock-based compensation expense included in operating income | $ | 336 | $ | 1,011 | |||||
Income tax benefit related to stock-based compensation included in net loss | 145 | 383 | |||||||
Restricted Stock Units | |||||||||
Restricted stock unit activity for the three months ended March 31, 2014: | |||||||||
Number of | Weighted- | ||||||||
Restricted | Average | ||||||||
Stock Units | Grant-date | ||||||||
Fair Value | |||||||||
Outstanding on December 31, 2013 | 270,455 | $ | 18.64 | ||||||
Granted | 266,672 | 17.93 | |||||||
Vested and converted to common stock | (77,928 | ) | 19.65 | ||||||
Forfeited | (3,047 | ) | 15.32 | ||||||
Outstanding on March 31, 2014 | 456,152 | 18.07 | |||||||
As of March 31, 2014, there was $5.4 million of pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested restricted stock units, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average of 3.2 years. | |||||||||
Performance Stock Units | |||||||||
The Company grants performance stock units to certain of its senior executives. The performance stock units are generally subject to a cliff vesting at the end of a three year period. The vesting will vary between 0%—200% based on the attainment of operating income goals over the 3 year vesting period. The performance stock units are expensed on a straight-line basis over the 3 year vesting period. | |||||||||
In the first quarter of 2014, the Company granted market-based restricted stock units to the Chief Executive Officer. The market-based awards vest after a two-year service period and if the price of the Company’s common stock exceeds specified targets. The fair value of the market-based awards was determined using the Monte-Carlo simulation model. A Monte Carlo simulation model uses stock price volatility and other variables to estimate the probability of satisfying the market conditions and the resulting fair value of the award. Compensation costs related to the market-based awards are recognized regardless of whether the market condition is satisfied, as long as the requisite service has been provided. | |||||||||
Performance stock unit activity for the three months ended March 31, 2014: | |||||||||
Number of | Weighted- | ||||||||
Performance | Average | ||||||||
Share Units | Grant-date | ||||||||
Fair Value | |||||||||
Outstanding on December 31, 2013 | 61,321 | $ | 19.77 | ||||||
Granted | 186,705 | 17.19 | |||||||
Vested and converted to common stock | (9,429 | ) | 27.18 | ||||||
Forfeited | (9,427 | ) | 27.18 | ||||||
Outstanding on March 31, 2014 | 229,170 | 17.06 | |||||||
As of March 31, 2014, there was $2.8 million of pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested performance stock units, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average of 2.4 years. |
Income_Taxes
Income Taxes | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ' |
Income Taxes | ' |
14. Income Taxes | |
In the first quarter of 2014, the Company reported income before taxes of $0.5 million and recorded an income tax provision of $1.3 million. The effective tax rate in the first quarter of 2014 is a result of the Company incurring $1.9 million of losses that are not benefitted for tax purposes. The Company’s full-year expected annualized tax rate is approximately 51 percent. | |
In the first quarter of 2013, the Company reported income before taxes of $0.1 million and recorded an income tax provision of $1.3 million. The effective tax rate in the first quarter of 2013 was a result of the Company incurring $4.3 million of losses that were not benefitted for tax purposes. |
Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Equity [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||
15. Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | |||||||||||||||||||||
The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) by component for the three months ended March 31, 2014 are summarized below: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cash Flow | Available-for- | Foreign | Pension | AOCI | |||||||||||||||||
Hedge Adjustment | Sale Securities | Currency | Adjustment | ||||||||||||||||||
Adjustment | Translation | ||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustment | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2013 | $ | 115 | $ | 2,921 | $ | 11,607 | $ | 326 | $ | 14,969 | |||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, net of tax | (4 | ) | 187 | 1,033 | — | 1,216 | |||||||||||||||
Amount reclassified from AOCI (1) | — | (119 | ) | — | — | (119 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) | (4 | ) | 68 | 1,033 | — | 1,097 | |||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2014 | $ | 111 | $ | 2,989 | $ | 12,640 | $ | 326 | $ | 16,066 | |||||||||||
-1 | Included in Other, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
Segment_Information
Segment Information | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Segment Information | ' | ||||||||
16. Segment Information | |||||||||
The Company operates its executive search and leadership consulting services in the Americas; Europe (which includes Africa); and Asia Pacific (which includes the Middle East) and operates its culture shaping business as a separate segment. | |||||||||
For segment purposes, reimbursements of out-of-pocket expenses classified as revenue and other operating income are reported separately and, therefore, are not included in the results of each segment. The Company believes that analyzing trends in revenue before reimbursements (net revenue), analyzing operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue, and analyzing operating income (loss) more appropriately reflects its core operations. | |||||||||
The revenue and operating income (loss) by segment are as follows: | |||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
Revenue: | |||||||||
Executive Search and Leadership Consulting | |||||||||
Americas | $ | 57,586 | $ | 59,208 | |||||
Europe | 26,224 | 18,392 | |||||||
Asia Pacific | 20,795 | 19,803 | |||||||
Total Executive Search and Leadership Consulting | 104,605 | 97,403 | |||||||
Culture Shaping | 6,516 | 5,575 | |||||||
Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue) | 111,121 | 102,978 | |||||||
Reimbursements | 4,411 | 4,330 | |||||||
Total | $ | 115,532 | $ | 107,308 | |||||
Operating income (loss): | |||||||||
Executive Search and Leadership Consulting | |||||||||
Americas | $ | 14,090 | $ | 14,703 | |||||
Europe | 877 | (3,134 | ) | ||||||
Asia Pacific | 1,032 | 748 | |||||||
Total Executive Search and Leadership Consulting | 15,999 | 12,317 | |||||||
Culture Shaping | (548 | ) | (1,797 | ) | |||||
Total segments | 15,451 | 10,520 | |||||||
Global Operations Support | (14,671 | ) | (10,131 | ) | |||||
Total | $ | 780 | $ | 389 | |||||
Guarantees
Guarantees | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 | |
Guarantees [Abstract] | ' |
Guarantees | ' |
17. Guarantees | |
The Company has issued cash collateralized guarantees and letter of credit backed guarantees supporting certain obligations, primarily the payment of office lease obligations and business license requirements for certain of its international subsidiaries. The guarantees were made to secure the respective agreements and are for the terms of the agreements, which extend through 2018. For each guarantee issued, the Company would have to perform under the guarantee if the subsidiary defaults on a lease payment. The maximum amount of undiscounted payments the Company would be required to make in the event of default on all outstanding guarantees is approximately $2.5 million as of March 31, 2014. The Company has not accrued for these arrangements as no event of default exists or is expected to exist. |
Commitments_and_Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 | |
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ' |
Commitments and Contingencies | ' |
18. Commitments and Contingencies | |
Litigation | |
The Company has contingent liabilities from various pending claims and litigation matters arising in the ordinary course of the Company’s business, some of which involve claims for damages that are substantial in amount. Some of these matters are covered by insurance. Based upon information currently available, the Company believes the ultimate resolution of such claims and litigation, including the “UK Employee Benefit Trust” matter discussed below, will not have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. | |
UK Employee Benefits Trust | |
On January 27, 2010, HM Revenue & Customs (“HMRC”) in the United Kingdom notified the Company that it was challenging the tax treatment of certain of the Company’s contributions in the United Kingdom to an Employee Benefits Trust between 2002 and 2008. HMRC alleges that these contributions should have been subject to Pay As You Earn tax and Class 1 National Insurance Contributions in the United Kingdom; and HMRC is proposing an adjustment to the Company’s payroll tax liability for the affected years. The aggregate amount of HMRC’s proposed adjustment is approximately £3.9 million (equivalent to $6.5 million at March 31, 2014). The Company has appealed the proposed adjustment. At this time, the Company believes that the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome with respect to the proposed adjustment is not probable and the potential amount of any loss cannot be reasonably estimated. The Company also believes that the amount of any final adjustment would not be material to the Company’s financial condition. |
Summary_of_Significant_Account1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' |
Recent Financial Accounting Standards | ' |
Recent Financial Accounting Standards | |
From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other standard setting bodies that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, the Company believes that the impact of recent financial accounting standards that are not yet effective will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements upon adoption. |
Allowance_for_Doubtful_Account1
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||
Receivables [Abstract] | ' | ||||
Summary of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | ' | ||||
The activity of the allowance for doubtful accounts for the three months ended March 31, 2014 is as follows: | |||||
Balance at December 31, 2013 | $ | 4,709 | |||
Benefit charged to income | (28 | ) | |||
Write-offs | (281 | ) | |||
Currency | (5 | ) | |||
Balance at March 31, 2014 | $ | 4,395 | |||
Property_and_Equipment_net_Tab
Property and Equipment, net (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Components of Company's Property and Equipment | ' | ||||||||
The components of the Company’s property and equipment are as follows: | |||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
Leasehold improvements | $ | 44,648 | $ | 44,242 | |||||
Office furniture, fixtures and equipment | 23,690 | 24,301 | |||||||
Computer equipment and software | 36,637 | 38,039 | |||||||
Property and equipment, gross | 104,975 | 106,582 | |||||||
Accumulated depreciation | (71,195 | ) | (71,621 | ) | |||||
Property and equipment, net | $ | 33,780 | $ | 34,961 | |||||
Restricted_Cash_Tables
Restricted Cash (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Restricted Cash [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Components of Restricted Cash | ' | ||||||||
The components of the Company’s restricted cash are as follows: | |||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
Current restricted cash: | |||||||||
Lease guarantees | $ | 131 | $ | 130 | |||||
Noncurrent restricted cash: | |||||||||
Retention escrow | 6,501 | 6,501 | |||||||
Lease guarantees | 1,415 | 1,377 | |||||||
Business licenses | 98 | — | |||||||
Total restricted cash | $ | 8,145 | $ | 8,008 | |||||
Investments_Tables
Investments (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Investments Schedule [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Components of Company's Investments | ' | ||||||||
The components of the Company’s investments are as follows: | |||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan | $ | 13,706 | $ | 13,232 | |||||
Warrants and equity securities | 430 | 616 | |||||||
Total | $ | 14,136 | $ | 13,848 | |||||
Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables
Fair Value Measurements (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Levels of Inputs Used to Measure Fair Value of Assets | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Quoted Prices in | Significant Other | Significant | Total | ||||||||||||||
Active Markets for | Observable | Unobservable | |||||||||||||||
Identical Assets | Inputs | Inputs | |||||||||||||||
(Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | |||||||||||||||
At March 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan | $ | 13,706 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 13,706 | |||||||||
Assets designated for retirement and pension plans | — | 24,356 | — | 24,356 | |||||||||||||
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedge | — | 180 | — | 180 | |||||||||||||
Warrants and equity securities | — | — | 430 | 430 | |||||||||||||
Acquisition earnout accruals | — | — | (14,555 | ) | (14,555 | ) | |||||||||||
$ | 13,706 | $ | 24,536 | $ | (14,125 | ) | $ | 24,117 | |||||||||
At December 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan | $ | 13,232 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 13,232 | |||||||||
Assets designated for retirement and pension plans | — | 24,312 | — | 24,312 | |||||||||||||
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedge | — | 180 | — | 180 | |||||||||||||
Warrants and equity securities | — | — | 616 | 616 | |||||||||||||
Acquisition earnout accruals | — | — | (14,053 | ) | (14,053 | ) | |||||||||||
$ | 13,232 | $ | 24,492 | $ | (13,437 | ) | $ | 24,287 |
Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2014 are as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Executive | Executive | Culture | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Search and | Search and | Shaping | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Leadership | Leadership | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Consulting- | Consulting- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Americas | Asia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pacific | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2013 | $ | 82,640 | $ | 10,854 | $ | 29,780 | $ | 123,274 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Exchange rate fluctuations | (166 | ) | 443 | 25 | 302 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2014 | $ | 82,474 | $ | 11,297 | $ | 29,805 | $ | 123,576 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Carrying Amount of Amortizable Intangible Assets and Related Accumulated Amortization | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The carrying amount of amortizable intangible assets and the related accumulated amortization are as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2014 | December 31, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted | Gross | Accumulated | Net | Gross | Accumulated | Net | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Average | Carrying | Amortization | Carrying | Carrying | Amortization | Carrying | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Life (in | Amount | Amount | Amount | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
years) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Client relationships | 8.7 | $ | 23,615 | $ | (12,697 | ) | $ | 10,918 | $ | 23,541 | $ | (11,834 | ) | $ | 11,707 | ||||||||||||||
Trade name | 15 | 9,441 | (1,515 | ) | 7,926 | 9,430 | (1,223 | ) | 8,207 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Software | 7 | 7,200 | (1,286 | ) | 5,914 | 7,200 | (1,029 | ) | 6,171 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Non-compete | 5 | 604 | (61 | ) | 543 | 603 | (51 | ) | 552 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total intangible assets | 10.2 | $ | 40,860 | $ | (15,559 | ) | $ | 25,301 | $ | 40,774 | $ | (14,137 | ) | $ | 26,637 | ||||||||||||||
Summary of Other Intangible Assets Net by Segment | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company’s Other intangible assets, net by segment, are as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Executive Search and Leadership Consulting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Americas | $ | 1,264 | $ | 1,340 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Asia Pacific | 570 | 591 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Executive Search and Leadership Consulting | 1,834 | 1,931 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Culture Shaping | 23,467 | 24,706 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Other intangible assets, net | $ | 25,301 | $ | 26,637 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1
Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||
Summary of Interest Rate Swap Contract | ' | ||||||||||||||||
The summary of information with respect to the interest rate swap are as follows: | |||||||||||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Interest Rate Swap Contract | Fair | Gain | Fair | Gain | |||||||||||||
Value (1) | (Loss) (2) | Value (1) | (Loss) (2) | ||||||||||||||
Derivative designated as cash flow hedge | $ | 180 | $ | 180 | $ | 180 | $ | 180 | |||||||||
-1 | Included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets within Other current assets | ||||||||||||||||
-2 | Included in Other comprehensive income (loss), net of $69 thousand and $65 thousand of tax as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively |
Other_NonCurrent_Liabilities_T
Other Non-Current Liabilities (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Components of Other Non-Current Liabilities | ' | ||||||||
The components of other non-current liabilities are as follows: | |||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
Accrued salaries and employee benefits | $ | 24,429 | $ | 30,879 | |||||
Premise related costs | 16,448 | 16,562 | |||||||
Earnout payments | 6,830 | 11,628 | |||||||
Other | 1,929 | 2,260 | |||||||
Total other non-current liabilities | $ | 49,636 | $ | 61,329 | |||||
Stockbased_Compensation_Tables
Stock-based Compensation (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Summary of Information with Respect to Stock-based Compensation | ' | ||||||||
A summary of information with respect to stock-based compensation is as follows: | |||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
Total stock-based compensation expense included in operating income | $ | 336 | $ | 1,011 | |||||
Income tax benefit related to stock-based compensation included in net loss | 145 | 383 | |||||||
Restricted Stock Unit Activity | ' | ||||||||
Restricted stock unit activity for the three months ended March 31, 2014: | |||||||||
Number of | Weighted- | ||||||||
Restricted | Average | ||||||||
Stock | Grant-date | ||||||||
Units | Fair Value | ||||||||
Outstanding on December 31, 2013 | 270,455 | $ | 18.64 | ||||||
Granted | 266,672 | 17.93 | |||||||
Vested and converted to common stock | (77,928 | ) | 19.65 | ||||||
Forfeited | (3,047 | ) | 15.32 | ||||||
Outstanding on March 31, 2014 | 456,152 | 18.07 | |||||||
Performance Stock Unit Activity | ' | ||||||||
Performance stock unit activity for the three months ended March 31, 2014: | |||||||||
Number of | Weighted- | ||||||||
Performance | Average | ||||||||
Share Units | Grant-date | ||||||||
Fair Value | |||||||||
Outstanding on December 31, 2013 | 61,321 | $ | 19.77 | ||||||
Granted | 186,705 | 17.19 | |||||||
Vested and converted to common stock | (9,429 | ) | 27.18 | ||||||
Forfeited | (9,427 | ) | 27.18 | ||||||
Outstanding on March 31, 2014 | 229,170 | 17.06 | |||||||
Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C1
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Equity [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) ("AOCI") by Component | ' | ||||||||||||||||||||
The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) by component for the three months ended March 31, 2014 are summarized below: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cash Flow | Available-for- | Foreign | Pension | AOCI | |||||||||||||||||
Hedge Adjustment | Sale Securities | Currency | Adjustment | ||||||||||||||||||
Adjustment | Translation | ||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustment | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2013 | $ | 115 | $ | 2,921 | $ | 11,607 | $ | 326 | $ | 14,969 | |||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, net of tax | (4 | ) | 187 | 1,033 | — | 1,216 | |||||||||||||||
Amount reclassified from AOCI (1) | — | (119 | ) | — | — | (119 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) | (4 | ) | 68 | 1,033 | — | 1,097 | |||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2014 | $ | 111 | $ | 2,989 | $ | 12,640 | $ | 326 | $ | 16,066 | |||||||||||
-1 | Included in Other, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
Segment_Information_Tables
Segment Information (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||
Mar. 31, 2014 | |||||||||
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Revenue and Operating Income (Loss), by Segment | ' | ||||||||
The revenue and operating income (loss) by segment are as follows: | |||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
Revenue: | |||||||||
Executive Search and Leadership Consulting | |||||||||
Americas | $ | 57,586 | $ | 59,208 | |||||
Europe | 26,224 | 18,392 | |||||||
Asia Pacific | 20,795 | 19,803 | |||||||
Total Executive Search and Leadership Consulting | 104,605 | 97,403 | |||||||
Culture Shaping | 6,516 | 5,575 | |||||||
Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue) | 111,121 | 102,978 | |||||||
Reimbursements | 4,411 | 4,330 | |||||||
Total | $ | 115,532 | $ | 107,308 | |||||
Operating income (loss): | |||||||||
Executive Search and Leadership Consulting | |||||||||
Americas | $ | 14,090 | $ | 14,703 | |||||
Europe | 877 | (3,134 | ) | ||||||
Asia Pacific | 1,032 | 748 | |||||||
Total Executive Search and Leadership Consulting | 15,999 | 12,317 | |||||||
Culture Shaping | (548 | ) | (1,797 | ) | |||||
Total segments | 15,451 | 10,520 | |||||||
Global Operations Support | (14,671 | ) | (10,131 | ) | |||||
Total | $ | 780 | $ | 389 | |||||
Allowance_for_Doubtful_Account2
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Summary of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Summary Of Allowance For Doubtful [Abstract] | ' |
Balance at December 31, 2013 | $4,709 |
Benefit charged to income | -28 |
Write-offs | -281 |
Currency | -5 |
Balance at March 31, 2014 | $4,395 |
Property_and_Equipment_Net_Com
Property and Equipment, Net - Components of Company's Property and Equipment (Detail) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Property and equipment, gross | $104,975 | $106,582 |
Accumulated depreciation | -71,195 | -71,621 |
Property and equipment, net | 33,780 | 34,961 |
Leasehold improvements [Member] | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Property and equipment, gross | 44,648 | 44,242 |
Office furniture, fixtures and equipment [Member] | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Property and equipment, gross | 23,690 | 24,301 |
Computer equipment and software [Member] | ' | ' |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Property and equipment, gross | $36,637 | $38,039 |
Property_and_Equipment_Net_Add
Property and Equipment, Net - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 |
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Depreciation expense | $2.50 | $2.70 |
Restricted_Cash_Components_of_
Restricted Cash - Components of Restricted Cash (Detail) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Current restricted cash | $131 | $130 |
Non current restricted cash | 8,014 | 7,878 |
Total restricted cash | 8,145 | 8,008 |
Lease guarantees [Member] | ' | ' |
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Current restricted cash | 131 | 130 |
Non current restricted cash | 1,415 | 1,377 |
Retention escrow [Member] | ' | ' |
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Non current restricted cash | 6,501 | 6,501 |
Business licenses [Member] | ' | ' |
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Non current restricted cash | $98 | ' |
Restricted_Cash_Additional_Inf
Restricted Cash - Additional Information (Detail) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 | |
Cash And Cash Equivalents [Abstract] | ' |
Extend termination dates of the leases | 'Extend through 2018 |
Business license agreement maturity period | 'Extend through 2017 |
Investments_Components_of_Comp
Investments - Components of Company's Investments (Detail) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Total | $14,136 | $13,848 |
U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan [Member] | ' | ' |
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Total | 13,706 | 13,232 |
Warrants and equity securities [Member] | ' | ' |
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Total | $430 | $616 |
Investments_Additional_Informa
Investments - Additional Information (Detail) (U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan [Member], USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan [Member] | ' | ' |
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Aggregate cost basis for investments | $10.30 | $9.90 |
Fair_Value_Measurements_Levels
Fair Value Measurements - Levels of Inputs Used to Measure Fair Value of Assets (Detail) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan | $13,706 | $13,232 |
Assets designated for retirement and pension plans | 24,356 | 24,312 |
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedge | 180 | 180 |
Warrants and equity securities | 430 | 616 |
Acquisition earnout accruals | -14,555 | -14,053 |
Total fair value of assets | 24,117 | 24,287 |
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan | 13,706 | 13,232 |
Assets designated for retirement and pension plans | ' | ' |
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedge | ' | ' |
Warrants and equity securities | ' | ' |
Acquisition earnout accruals | ' | ' |
Total fair value of assets | 13,706 | 13,232 |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan | ' | ' |
Assets designated for retirement and pension plans | 24,356 | 24,312 |
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedge | 180 | 180 |
Warrants and equity securities | ' | ' |
Acquisition earnout accruals | ' | ' |
Total fair value of assets | 24,536 | 24,492 |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | ' | ' |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ' | ' |
U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan | ' | ' |
Assets designated for retirement and pension plans | ' | ' |
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedge | ' | ' |
Warrants and equity securities | 430 | 616 |
Acquisition earnout accruals | -14,555 | -14,053 |
Total fair value of assets | ($14,125) | ($13,437) |
Acquisitions_Additional_Inform
Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | ||||
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Nov. 30, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 |
Scambler MacGregor [Member] | Scambler MacGregor [Member] | Scambler MacGregor [Member] | Senn Delaney [Member] | Senn Delaney [Member] | Senn Delaney [Member] | Senn Delaney [Member] | |
USD ($) | USD ($) | AUD | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Acquisition Date | 'November 2013 | ' | ' | 'December 2012 | ' | ' | ' |
Consideration paid to purchase | $1 | $1 | 1.1 | ' | ' | ' | $53.50 |
Estimated fair value of future earnout payments associated with acquisition | ' | ' | 2.8 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Accrued additional cash consideration | 2 | 2 | 2.2 | 12.6 | ' | 12.1 | ' |
Additional payments relates to final working capital settlement | ' | 0.1 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Identifiable intangible assets | ' | 0.4 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Goodwill acquired | ' | 2.7 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Percentage of equity of acquired company | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 100.00% |
Additional cash consideration | ' | ' | ' | 15 | ' | ' | ' |
Specific earnings milestones achieved period | ' | ' | ' | 'Period December 2012 through December 2015 | ' | ' | ' |
General and administrative expense of acquisition related costs | ' | ' | ' | 0.4 | 0.5 | ' | ' |
Retention escrow paid | ' | ' | ' | 6.5 | ' | ' | ' |
Minimum service period acquired to cover under plan | ' | ' | ' | '3 years | ' | ' | ' |
Compensation expense | ' | ' | ' | $0.60 | $0.60 | ' | ' |
Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Goodwill [Line Items] | ' |
Beginning Balance | $123,274 |
Exchange rate fluctuations | 302 |
Ending Balance | 123,576 |
Executive Search and Leadership Consulting [Member] | Americas [Member] | ' |
Goodwill [Line Items] | ' |
Beginning Balance | 82,640 |
Exchange rate fluctuations | -166 |
Ending Balance | 82,474 |
Executive Search and Leadership Consulting [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member] | ' |
Goodwill [Line Items] | ' |
Beginning Balance | 10,854 |
Exchange rate fluctuations | 443 |
Ending Balance | 11,297 |
Culture Shaping [Member] | ' |
Goodwill [Line Items] | ' |
Beginning Balance | 29,780 |
Exchange rate fluctuations | 25 |
Ending Balance | $29,805 |
Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Carrying Amount of Amortizable Intangible Assets and Related Accumulated Amortization (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Life (in years) | '10 years 2 months 12 days | ' |
Gross Carrying Amount | $40,860 | $40,774 |
Accumulated Amortization | -15,559 | -14,137 |
Net Carrying Amount | 25,301 | 26,637 |
Client relationships [Member] | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Life (in years) | '8 years 8 months 12 days | ' |
Gross Carrying Amount | 23,615 | 23,541 |
Accumulated Amortization | -12,697 | -11,834 |
Net Carrying Amount | 10,918 | 11,707 |
Trade name [Member] | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Life (in years) | '15 years | ' |
Gross Carrying Amount | 9,441 | 9,430 |
Accumulated Amortization | -1,515 | -1,223 |
Net Carrying Amount | 7,926 | 8,207 |
Software [Member] | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Life (in years) | '7 years | ' |
Gross Carrying Amount | 7,200 | 7,200 |
Accumulated Amortization | -1,286 | -1,029 |
Net Carrying Amount | 5,914 | 6,171 |
Non-compete [Member] | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Life (in years) | '5 years | ' |
Gross Carrying Amount | 604 | 603 |
Accumulated Amortization | -61 | -51 |
Net Carrying Amount | $543 | $552 |
Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_4
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Summary of Other Intangible Assets Net by Segment (Detail) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Total Other intangible assets, net | $25,301 | $26,637 |
Executive Search and Leadership Consulting [Member] | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Total Other intangible assets, net | 1,834 | 1,931 |
Executive Search and Leadership Consulting [Member] | Americas [Member] | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Total Other intangible assets, net | 1,264 | 1,340 |
Executive Search and Leadership Consulting [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member] | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Total Other intangible assets, net | 570 | 591 |
Culture Shaping [Member] | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Total Other intangible assets, net | $23,467 | $24,706 |
Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_5
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 |
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Intangible asset amortization expense, excluding impairment charge | $1.40 | $1.50 |
Estimated Intangible asset amortization expense 2014 | 5.4 | ' |
Estimated Intangible asset amortization expense 2015 | 4.7 | ' |
Estimated Intangible asset amortization expense 2016 | 4.5 | ' |
Estimated Intangible asset amortization expense 2017 | 3.6 | ' |
Estimated Intangible asset amortization expense 2018 | $2.80 | ' |
Derivative_Financial_Instrumen2
Derivative Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (Interest Rate Swap [Member], USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | ||
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | ' | ' |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Amount of derivatives in contracts | $34 | $35.50 |
Derivative_Financial_Instrumen3
Derivative Financial Instruments - Summary of Interest Rate Swap Contract (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Derivative designated as cash flow hedge, Fair Value | $180 | $180 |
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | ' | ' |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Derivative designated as cash flow hedge, Fair Value | 180 | 180 |
Derivative designated as cash flow hedge, Gain (Loss) | $180 | $180 |
Derivative_Financial_Instrumen4
Derivative Financial Instruments - Summary of Interest Rate Swap Contract (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Amount of tax on derivatives included in other comprehensive income (loss) | $69 | $65 |
Other_NonCurrent_Liabilities_C
Other Non-Current Liabilities - Components of Other Non-Current Liabilities (Detail) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Accrued salaries and employee benefits | $24,429 | $30,879 |
Premise related costs | 16,448 | 16,562 |
Earnout payments | 6,830 | 11,628 |
Other | 1,929 | 2,260 |
Total other non-current liabilities | $49,636 | $61,329 |
Line_of_Credit_and_Term_Loan_A
Line of Credit and Term Loan - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Jun. 22, 2011 | Jan. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2011 | |
Term Facility [Member] | Term Facility [Member] | Term Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||||
Payment | |||||||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Borrowing amount under term loan facility | ' | ' | $75,000,000 | $40,000,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Increased aggregate commitment under the facility | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 25,000,000 |
Facility maturity date | 22-Jun-16 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Amount Outstanding During Period | ' | ' | ' | 40,000,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Amortization period of term facility | '5 years | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number of quarterly payments | ' | ' | ' | ' | 15 | ' | ' |
Amount of quarterly payment | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,500,000 | ' | ' |
Number of quarterly payment of term loan facility in fifth year under Amendment Agreement | ' | ' | ' | ' | 4 | ' | ' |
Quarterly payment of term loan facility in fifth year under Amendment Agreement | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2,000,000 | ' | ' |
Interest rate swap | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2.54% | ' | ' |
Borrowings made or outstanding under line of credit | $0 | $0 | ' | ' | $34,000,000 | $35,500,000 | ' |
Stockbased_Compensation_Summar
Stock-based Compensation - Summary of Information with Respect to Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 |
Information With Respect To Stock Based Compensation [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Total stock-based compensation expense included in operating income | $336 | $1,011 |
Income tax benefit related to stock-based compensation included in net loss | $145 | $383 |
Stockbased_Compensation_Restri
Stock-based Compensation - Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Detail) (Restricted Stock Units [Member], USD $) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 | |
Restricted Stock Units [Member] | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' |
Number of Stock Units, Beginning balance | 270,455 |
Number of Stock Units, Granted | 266,672 |
Number of Stock Units, Vested and converted to common stock | -77,928 |
Number of Stock Units, Forfeited | -3,047 |
Number of Stock Units, Ending balance | 456,152 |
Weighted-Average Grant-date Fair Value, Beginning balance | $18.64 |
Weighted-Average Grant-date Fair Value, Granted | $17.93 |
Weighted-Average Grant-date Fair Value, Vested and converted to common stock | $19.65 |
Weighted-Average Grant-date Fair Value, Forfeited | $15.32 |
Weighted-Average Grant-date Fair Value, Ending balance | $18.07 |
Stockbased_Compensation_Additi
Stock-based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Restricted Stock Units [Member] | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' |
Pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense | $5.40 |
Expected time to be recognized | '3 years 2 months 12 days |
Performance Stock Units [Member] | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' |
Pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense | $2.80 |
Expected time to be recognized | '2 years 4 months 24 days |
Performance Stock Units [Member] | Executive Officer [Member] | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' |
Performance stock units vesting period | '3 years |
Performance stock units, Expiration Period | '3 years |
Performance Stock Units [Member] | Chief Executive Officer [Member] | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' |
Performance stock units vesting period | '2 years |
Performance Stock Units [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Executive Officer [Member] | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' |
Performance stock units, variation percentage | 0.00% |
Performance Stock Units [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Executive Officer [Member] | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' |
Performance stock units, variation percentage | 200.00% |
Stockbased_Compensation_Perfor
Stock-based Compensation - Performance Stock Unit Activity (Detail) (Performance Stock Units [Member], USD $) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2014 | |
Performance Stock Units [Member] | ' |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ' |
Number of Stock Units, Beginning balance | 61,321 |
Number of Stock Units, Granted | 186,705 |
Number of Stock Units, Vested and converted to common stock | -9,429 |
Number of Stock Units, Forfeited | -9,427 |
Number of Stock Units, Ending balance | 229,170 |
Weighted-Average Grant-date Fair Value, Beginning balance | $19.77 |
Weighted-Average Grant-date Fair Value, Granted | $17.19 |
Weighted-Average Grant-date Fair Value, Vested and converted to common stock | $27.18 |
Weighted-Average Grant-date Fair Value, Forfeited | $27.18 |
Weighted-Average Grant-date Fair Value, Ending balance | $17.06 |
Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Income before taxes | $512,000 | $85,000 |
Provision for income taxes | -1,256,000 | -1,300,000 |
Tax effected losses not benefited for tax | $1,900,000 | $4,300,000 |
Adjusted full-year expected annualized tax rate | 51.00% | ' |
Changes_in_Accumulated_Other_C2
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) ("AOCI") by Component (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Balance at December 31, 2013 | $14,969 | ' |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, net of tax | 1,216 | ' |
Amount reclassified from AOCI | -119 | ' |
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) | 1,097 | -159 |
Balance at March 31, 2014 | 16,066 | ' |
Cash Flow Hedge Adjustment [Member] | ' | ' |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Balance at December 31, 2013 | 115 | ' |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, net of tax | -4 | ' |
Amount reclassified from AOCI | ' | ' |
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) | -4 | ' |
Balance at March 31, 2014 | 111 | ' |
Available-for-Sale Securities Adjustment [Member] | ' | ' |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Balance at December 31, 2013 | 2,921 | ' |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, net of tax | 187 | ' |
Amount reclassified from AOCI | -119 | ' |
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) | 68 | ' |
Balance at March 31, 2014 | 2,989 | ' |
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member] | ' | ' |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Balance at December 31, 2013 | 11,607 | ' |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, net of tax | 1,033 | ' |
Amount reclassified from AOCI | ' | ' |
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) | 1,033 | ' |
Balance at March 31, 2014 | 12,640 | ' |
Pension Adjustment [Member] | ' | ' |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Balance at December 31, 2013 | 326 | ' |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, net of tax | ' | ' |
Amount reclassified from AOCI | ' | ' |
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) | ' | ' |
Balance at March 31, 2014 | $326 | ' |
Segment_Information_Revenue_an
Segment Information - Revenue and Operating Income (Loss), by Segment (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 |
Revenue: | ' | ' |
Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue) | $111,121 | $102,978 |
Reimbursements | 4,411 | 4,330 |
Total revenue | 115,532 | 107,308 |
Operating income (loss): | ' | ' |
Global Operations Support | -34,426 | -31,110 |
Operating income (loss) | 780 | 389 |
Operating Segments [Member] | ' | ' |
Operating income (loss): | ' | ' |
Operating income (loss) | 15,451 | 10,520 |
Global Operations Support [Member] | ' | ' |
Operating income (loss): | ' | ' |
Global Operations Support | -14,671 | -10,131 |
Executive Search and Leadership Consulting [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | ' | ' |
Revenue: | ' | ' |
Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue) | 104,605 | 97,403 |
Operating income (loss): | ' | ' |
Operating income (loss) | 15,999 | 12,317 |
Culture Shaping [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | ' | ' |
Revenue: | ' | ' |
Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue) | 6,516 | 5,575 |
Operating income (loss): | ' | ' |
Operating income (loss) | -548 | -1,797 |
Executive Search and Leadership Consulting Americas Segment [Member] | Executive Search and Leadership Consulting [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | ' | ' |
Revenue: | ' | ' |
Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue) | 57,586 | 59,208 |
Operating income (loss): | ' | ' |
Operating income (loss) | 14,090 | 14,703 |
Executive Search and Leadership Consulting Europe Segment [Member] | Executive Search and Leadership Consulting [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | ' | ' |
Revenue: | ' | ' |
Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue) | 26,224 | 18,392 |
Operating income (loss): | ' | ' |
Operating income (loss) | 877 | -3,134 |
Executive Search and Leadership Consulting Asia Pacific Segment [Member] | Executive Search and Leadership Consulting [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | ' | ' |
Revenue: | ' | ' |
Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue) | 20,795 | 19,803 |
Operating income (loss): | ' | ' |
Operating income (loss) | $1,032 | $748 |
Guarantees_Additional_Informat
Guarantees - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Guarantees [Abstract] | ' |
Maximum undiscounted payments under outstanding guarantees | $2.50 |
Extend termination dates of the leases | 'Extend through 2018 |
Commitments_and_Contingencies_
Commitments and Contingencies - Litigation - Additional Information (Detail) | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | USD ($) | GBP (£) |
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Proposed adjustment to payroll tax liability | $6.50 | £ 3.9 |