DHI (DHX) 10-Q 5 May 21 2021 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION

DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Apr. 30, 2021
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Transition Report	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2021
Entity Registrant Name	DHI Group, Inc.
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		52,176,663
Entity File Number	001-33584
Entity Tax Identification Number	20-3179218
Entity Address, Address Line One	6465 South Greenwood Plaza
Entity Address, City or Town	Centennial
Entity Address, State or Province	CO
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	80111
Local Phone Number	448-6605
Trading Symbol	DHX
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
City Area Code	212
Entity Central Index Key	0001393883
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2021
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Address, Address Line Two	Suite 400
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 7,319	$ 7,640
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,245 and $1,182	23,645	20,298
Income taxes receivable	595	1,044
Equity Method Investments	2,513	0
Prepaid and other current assets	3,768	4,503
Total current assets	37,840	33,485
Fixed assets, net	24,114	24,544
Acquired intangible assets, net	23,800	23,800
Capitalized contract costs	8,519	7,734
Goodwill	133,684	133,353
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income	0	19
Operating lease right-of-use-assets	15,600	16,405
Other assets	1,750	1,647
Total assets	245,307	240,987
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	13,007	19,426
Operating lease liabilities - current	3,411	3,410
Deferred revenue	51,762	42,426
Income taxes payable	799	123
Total current liabilities	68,979	65,385
Long-term debt, net	19,619	19,583
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent	1,038	1,068
Accrual for unrecognized tax benefits	1,414	1,347
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Tax Deferred Income	9,613	9,936
Operating lease liabilities - non-current	12,889	13,704
Other long-term liabilities	2,325	2,394
Total liabilities	$ 115,877	$ 113,417
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0	0
Stockholders equity
Convertible preferred stock, $.01 par value, authorized 20,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding	$ 0	$ 0
Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 240,000; issued 73,271 and 71,233 shares, respectively; outstanding: 52,160 and 51,220 shares, respectively	735	714
Additional paid-in capital	235,312	233,554
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(28,222)	(28,519)
Accumulated earnings	56,642	53,971
Treasury stock, 21,111 and 20,013 shares, respectively	(135,037)	(132,150)
Total stockholders' equity	129,430	127,570
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 245,307	$ 240,987

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (PA

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (PARENTHETICAL) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0	0
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	0	0
Current assets
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 1,245	$ 1,182
Stockholders equity
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	240,000,000	240,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	73,271,000	71,233,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	52,160,000	51,220,000
Treasury Stock, Shares	21,111,000	20,013,000

Statement of Income (Statement)

Statement of Income (Statement) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 32,633	$ 36,633
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenues	4,310	4,176
Product development	4,184	4,165
Sales and marketing	12,045	14,538
General and administrative	7,500	8,551
Depreciation	4,096	3,253
Impairment of intangible assets	0	7,200
Total operating expenses	32,135	41,883
Operating income (loss)	498	(5,250)
Interest expense and other	193	183
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Impairment Loss, Annual Amount	0	2,002
Debt and Equity Securities, Unrealized Gain (Loss)	2,513	0
Income (loss) before income taxes	2,818	(7,435)
Income tax expense (benefit)	147	(885)
Net income (loss)	$ 2,671	$ (6,550)
Basic earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.06	$ (0.13)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.05	$ (0.13)
Weighted average basic shares outstanding	46,993	49,134
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding	48,606	49,134

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Statement - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 2,671	$ (6,550)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	297	(3,865)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Total	297	(3,865)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 2,968	$ (10,415)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCK

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY Statement - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Earnings (Loss) [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Treasury Stock, Shares				15,591,000
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019		69,509,000
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2019	$ 161,195	$ 696	$ 227,227	$ (121,466)	$ 83,986	$ (29,248)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	(6,550)				(6,550)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,865)					(3,865)
Stock based compensation	1,796		1,796
Restricted stock issued (in shares)		1,468,000
Restricted stock issued	15	$ 15
Restricted stock forfeited or withheld to satisfy tax obligations (in shares)		163,000		381,000
Shares Granted, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Forfeited	$ 300	$ 0
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	659,913,000			660,000
Restricted stock forfeited or withheld to satisfy tax obligations	$ (1,049)	$ (1)		$ (1,048)
Forfeited (in shares)	(80,000)	(5,000)
Purchase of treasury stock under stock repurchase plan	$ (1,643)			(1,643)
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2020		70,809,000
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2020	$ 149,599	$ 710	229,023	$ (124,457)	77,436	(33,113)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Vested (in shares)	(300,000)			(100,000)
Treasury Stock, Shares				16,732,000
Treasury Stock, Shares	20,013,000			20,013,000
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020	51,220,000	71,233,000
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2020	$ 127,570	$ 714	233,554	$ (132,150)	53,971	(28,519)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	2,671				2,671
Other comprehensive income (loss)	297					297
Stock based compensation	1,758		1,758
Restricted stock issued (in shares)		1,468,000
Restricted stock issued	15	$ 15
Restricted stock forfeited or withheld to satisfy tax obligations (in shares)		204,000		369,000
Shares Granted, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Forfeited	$ 8	$ 8
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	589,899,000			590,000
Restricted stock forfeited or withheld to satisfy tax obligations	$ (986)	$ (2)		$ (984)
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units eligible to vest (in shares)		(39,000)
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units eligible to vest	$ (357)	$ 0
Forfeited (in shares)	(85,000)	(813,000)
Purchase of treasury stock under stock repurchase plan	$ (1,546)			(1,546)
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2021	52,160,000	73,271,000
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2021	$ 129,430	$ 735	$ 235,312	$ (135,037)	$ 56,642	$ (28,222)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Vested (in shares)	(357,000)			(139,000)
Treasury Stock, Shares	21,111,000			21,111,000

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 2,671	$ (6,550)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation	4,096	3,253
Deferred income taxes	(304)	(1,262)
Amortizatoin of Financing Costs	37	37
Employee Benefits and Share-based Compensation	1,758	1,796
Impairment of intangible assets	0	7,200
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Impairment Loss, Annual Amount	0	2,002
Debt and Equity Securities, Unrealized Gain (Loss)	(2,513)	0
Change in accrual for unrecognized tax benefits	59	(81)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	(3,345)	(2,111)
Prepaid expense and other assets	629	42
Capitalized contract costs	(794)	859
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(6,270)	(6,768)
Income taxes receivable/payable	1,127	154
Deferred revenue	9,351	4,382
Other, net	(78)	(20)
Net cash flows from operating activities	6,424	2,933
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities:
Purchases of fixed assets	(3,703)	(4,288)
Net cash flows from (used in) investing activities	(3,703)	(4,288)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt	(5,000)	(2,000)
Proceeds from long-term debt	5,000	29,000
Payments under stock repurchase plan	(1,669)	(1,643)
Purchase of treasury stock related to vested restricted stock	(1,343)	(1,348)
Net cash flows used in financing activities	(3,012)	24,009
Effect of exchange rate changes	(30)	(212)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents for the period	(321)	22,442
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	7,640	5,381
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 7,319	$ 27,823

ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTI

ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of DHI Group, Inc. (“DHI” or the “Company”) have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Certain information and disclosures normally included in annual audited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) have been omitted and condensed pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of the Company’s management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal and recurring accruals) have been made to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the periods presented. Although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 (the “Annual Report on Form 10-K”). Operating results for the three month period ended March 31, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be achieved for the full year. Preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period. Management believes the most complex and sensitive judgments, because of their significance to the condensed consolidated financial statements, result primarily from the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain. Actual results could differ materially from management’s estimates reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto. There have been no significant changes in the Company’s assumptions regarding critical accounting estimates during the three month period ended March 31, 2021.

SIGNIFCANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

SIGNIFCANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	2. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments . ASU 2016-13 changes how entities will account for credit losses for most financial assets and certain other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income. The guidance replaces the current "incurred loss" model with an "expected loss" model that requires consideration of a broader range of information to estimate expected credit losses over the lifetime of a financial asset. ASU 2016-13 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022 for Smaller Reporting Companies. The Company is evaluating the expected impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements. In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, which eliminates certain exceptions related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating taxes during interim quarters and the recognition of deferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences. This guidance also simplifies aspects of accounting for franchise taxes, specifies the timing for recognizing certain income tax effects of changes in tax laws or rates and clarifies the accounting for transactions that result in a step-up in the tax basis of goodwill. The pronouncement is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2021, and the adoption did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition (Notes)

Revenue Recognition (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	REVENUE RECOGNITION The Company recognizes revenue when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers at an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Revenue is recognized net of customer discounts ratably over the service period. Customer billings delivered in advance of services being rendered are recorded as deferred revenue and recognized over the service period. The Company generates revenue from recruitment packages, advertising, classifieds, and virtual and live career fair and recruitment event booth rentals. Disaggregation of revenue Our brands serve various economic professions, such as technology, security cleared, and financial. The following table provides information about disaggregated revenue by brand and includes a reconciliation of the disaggregated revenue (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31 2021 2020 Dice $ 19,051 $ 22,485 ClearanceJobs 7,625 6,900 eFinancialCareers 5,957 7,248 Total $ 32,633 $ 36,633 Contract Balances The following table provides information about opening and closing balances of receivables and contract liabilities from contracts with customers as required under Topic 606 (in thousands): As of March 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020 Receivables $ 23,645 $ 20,298 Short-term contract liabilities (deferred revenue) 51,762 42,426 Long-term contract liabilities (deferred revenue) 1,038 1,068 We receive payments from customers based upon contractual billing schedules; accounts receivable is recorded when customers are invoiced per the contractual billings schedules. As the Company's standard payment terms are less than one year, the Company elected the practical expedient, where applicable. As a result, the Company does not consider the effects of a significant financing component. Contract liabilities include customer billings delivered in advance of performance under the contract, and associated revenue is realized when services are rendered under the contract. Receivables increase due to customer billings and decrease by cash collected from customers. Contract liabilities increase due to customer billings and are decreased as performance obligations are satisfied under the contracts. The Company recognized the following revenues as a result of changes in the contract liability balances in the respective periods (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 March 31, 2020 Revenue recognized in the period from: Amounts included in the contract liability at the beginning of the period $ 20,805 $ 24,175 The following table includes estimated deferred revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied at the end of the reporting period (in thousands): Remainder of 2021 2022 2023 2024 Total Tech-focused $ 48,697 $ 4,035 $ 68 $ — $ 52,800

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS The FASB ASC topic on Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires certain disclosures for each major asset and liability category measured at fair value on either a recurring or nonrecurring basis. As a basis for considering assumptions, a three-tier fair value hierarchy is used, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: • Level 1 – Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. • Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-derived valuations, in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets. • Level 3 – Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions. The carrying amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses and long-term debt approximate their fair values. The equity security is carried at fair value using values available on a public exchange and is based on a Level 1 input. The fair value of the long-term debt was estimated using present value techniques and market based interest rates and credit spreads. The estimated fair value of long-term debt is based on Level 2 inputs. Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These assets include investments (included in other assets), goodwill and intangible assets which resulted from prior acquisitions. Items valued using such internally generated valuation techniques are classified according to the lowest level input or value driver that is significant to the valuation. Thus, an item may be classified in Level 3 even though there may be some significant inputs that are readily observable. Such instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances, for example, when there is evidence of impairment.

INVESTMENTS (Notes)

INVESTMENTS (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Investments [Abstract]
Investments and Other Noncurrent Assets [Text Block]	INVESTMENTS Equity Security at Fair Value Through its predecessor companies, the Company owns a minority interest representing less than 1% of the common stock of a technology company that completed an initial public offering ("IPO") and became publicly traded during the first quarter of 2021. Prior to the IPO, the Company had elected the measurement alternative in accordance with FASB ASC 321, Investments – Equity Securities. As of December 31, 2020, it was not practicable to estimate the fair value of its interest because there were no observable transactions for the investment. Accordingly, the investment was carried at its original cost, less impairments, which resulted in a carrying value of zero as of December 31, 2020. As a result of the IPO, the shares now have a readily determinable fair market value, which was $2.5 million as of March 31, 2021, and an unrealized gain has been recognized in the current quarter. The investment is accounted for as an equity security, with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings. Unrealized gain for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $2.5 million. Other Investments At January 1, 2018, the Company held preferred stock representing a 10.0% interest in the fully diluted shares of a tech skills assessment company. During 2018, the skills assessment company completed an additional equity offering, lowering DHI's total interest to 7.6%. The Company did not adjust the recorded value of the investment because the shares issued under the new share offering were not similar to the Company's share rights. As of December 31, 2019 it was not practicable to estimate the fair value of the preferred stock as the shares are not traded. The investment was carried at its original cost of $2.0 million and was included in the other assets section of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, based on the investment's historical cash burn rate, uncertainty of its ability to meet revenue and cash flow projections, current liquidity position, lack of access to additional capital, and impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company determined the value to be zero. Accordingly, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $2.0 million during the first quarter of 2020. On January 31, 2018, the Company transferred a majority ownership of the BioSpace business to BioSpace management with zero proceeds received from the transfer, while retaining a 20% preferred share interest in the BioSpace business. During the second quarter of 2020, the Company sold its 20% interest in BioSpace to BioSpace management for $0.2 million. At the time of sale, the recorded value of the investment was zero. Accordingly, the Company recognized a $0.2 million gain on sale, which was included in interest expense and other on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Rigzone is a website dedicated to delivering online content, data, and career services in the oil and gas industry in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Oil and gas companies, as well as companies that serve the energy industry, use Rigzone to find talent for roles such as petroleum engineers, sales professionals with energy industry expertise and skilled tradesmen. On August 31, 2018, the Company transferred a majority ownership of the Rigzone business to Rigzone management, while retaining a 40% common share interest, with zero proceeds received from the transfer. The Company has evaluated the 40% common share interest in the Rigzone business and has determined the investment meets the definition and criteria of a variable interest entity ("VIE"). The Company evaluated the VIE and determined that the Company does not have a controlling financial interest in the VIE, as the Company does not have the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most

LEASES

LEASES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]
LEASES	LEASES The Company has operating leases for corporate office space and certain equipment. The leases have original terms from one year to eight years, some of which include options to renew the lease, and are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise the option. No leases include options to purchase the leased property. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. We do not have any lease agreements with related parties. Operating lease right-of-use "ROU" assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date of the lease based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. Operating ROU assets and liabilities commencing after January 1, 2019 are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. When readily available, the Company uses the implicit rate in determining the present value of the lease payments. When leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on information available at the commencement of the lease, including the lease term. Because the implicit rate in each lease is not available, the Company used its incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of lease payments. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. All operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The components of lease cost were as follows (in thousands): For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Operating lease cost * $ 960 $ 1,104 Sublease income (180) (336) Total lease cost $ 780 $ 768 * Includes short-term lease costs and variable lease costs, which are immaterial. Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows (in thousands): For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 1,003 $ 1,178 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: Operating leases $ — $ — Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows (in thousands, except lease term and discount): March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 Operating lease right-of-use-assets $ 15,600 $ 16,405 Operating lease liabilities - current 3,411 3,410 Operating lease liabilities - non-current 12,889 13,704 Total operating lease liabilities $ 16,300 $ 17,114 Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (in years) Operating leases 4.8 4.9 Weighted Average Discount Rate Operating leases 4.03 % 4.00 % As of March 31, 2021, future operating lease payments were as follows (in thousands): Operating Leases April 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 $ 3,028 2022 3,780 2023 3,554 2024 3,073 2025 3,016 2026 and Thereafter 1,521 Total lease payments $ 17,972 Less imputed interest 1,672 Total $ 16,300

ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets Disclosure	ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET Considering the recognition of the Dice brand, its long history, awareness in the talent acquisition and staffing services market, and the intended use, the remaining useful life of the Dice.com trademarks and brand name was determined to be indefinite. We determine whether the carrying value of recorded indefinite-lived acquired intangible assets is impaired on an annual basis or more frequently if indicators of potential impairment exist. The impairment review process compares the fair value of the indefinite-lived acquired intangible assets to its carrying value. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, an impairment loss is recorded. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had an indefinite-lived acquired intangible asset of $23.8 million related to the Dice trademarks and brand name. During the first and third quarters of 2020, because of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential impact on future earnings and cash flows that are attributable to the Dice trademarks and brand name, the Company recorded impairment charges of $7.2 million and $8.0 million, respectively. No impairment was recorded during the three month period ended March 31, 2021. The projections utilized in the September 30, 2020 analysis included a decline in revenues for the year ending December 31, 2021 compared to the year ended December 31, 2020, and then increasing revenues to rates approximating industry growth projections. The Company’s ability to achieve these revenue projections may be impacted by, among other things, uncertainty related to COVID-19, competition in the technology recruiting market, challenges in developing and introducing new products and product enhancements to the market and the Company’s ability to attribute value delivered to customers. The September 30, 2020 analysis included a small reduction in operating margin during the year ending December 31, 2021 and then increasing modestly. If future cash flows that are attributable to the Dice trademarks and brand name are not achieved, the Company could realize an impairment in a future period. The Company's operating results attributable to the Dice trademarks and brand name through March 31, 2021 and projections of future results have met or exceeded those included in the

GOODWILL (Notes)

GOODWILL (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]	. GOODWILL The following table shows the carrying amount of goodwill as of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2021 and the changes in goodwill for the three month period ended March 31, 2021 (in thousands): Goodwill at December 31, 2020 $ 133,353 Foreign currency translation adjustment 331 Goodwill at March 31, 2021 $ 133,684 The amount of goodwill as of March 31, 2021 allocated to the Tech-focused reporting unit was $133.7 million. The annual impairment test for the Tech-focused reporting unit is performed on October 1 of each year. During the three months ended September 30, 2020, because of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential impact on future earnings and cash flows for the reporting unit, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $23.6 million. No impairment was recorded during the three month periods ended March 31, 2021 and 2020. Revenue projections attributable to the Tech-focused reporting unit used in the September 30, 2020 analysis included a decline in revenues for the year ending December 31, 2021 compared to the year ended December 31, 2020 and then increasing to rates approximating industry growth projections. The Company’s ability to achieve these revenue projections may be impacted by, among other things, the length and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, competition in the technology recruiting market, challenges in developing and introducing new products and product enhancements to the market and the Company’s ability to attribute value delivered to customers. The September 30, 2020 analysis included a small reduction in operating margin during the year ending December 31, 2021 and then increasing modestly. The Company's operating results attributable to the Tech-focused reporting unit through March 31, 2021 and projections of future results have met or exceeded those included in the September 30, 2020 analysis. Determining the fair value of a reporting unit is judgmental in nature and requires the use of estimates and key assumptions, particularly assumed discount rates and projections of future operating results. The discount rate applied for the Tech-focused reporting unit in the September 30, 2020 analysis was 14.5%. An increase to the discount rate applied or reductions to future projected operating results could result in a future impairment of the Tech-focused reporting unit’s goodwill. It is reasonably possible that changes in judgments, assumptions and estimates the Company made in assessing the fair value of goodwill could cause the Company to consider some portion or all of the goodwill of the Tech-focused reporting unit to become impaired. In addition, a future decline in the overall market conditions, uncertainty related to COVID-19, political instability, and/or changes in the Company’s market share could negatively impact the estimated future cash flows and discount rates used to determine the fair value of the reporting unit and could result in an impairment charge in the foreseeable future.

INDEBTEDNESS

INDEBTEDNESS	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure	INDEBTEDNESS Credit Agreement —In November 2018, the Company, together with Dice, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Dice Career Solutions, Inc. (collectively, the “Borrowers”), entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), which matures in November 2023, and replaced the previously existing credit agreement dated November 2015. The Credit Agreement provides for a revolving loan facility of $90 million, with an expansion option up to $140 million, as permitted under the terms of the Credit Agreement. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest, at the Company’s option, at a LIBOR rate or a base rate plus a margin. The margin ranges from 1.75% to 2.50% on LIBOR loans and 0.75% to 1.50% on base rate loans, determined by the Company’s most recent consolidated leverage ratio. The Company incurs a commitment fee ranging from 0.30% to 0.45% on any unused capacity under the revolving loan facility, determined by the Company’s most recent consolidated leverage ratio. The facility may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The Credit Agreement contains various customary affirmative and negative covenants and also contains certain financial covenants, including a consolidated leverage ratio and a consolidated interest coverage ratio. Borrowings are allowed under the Credit Agreement to the extent the consolidated leverage ratio, calculated on a pro forma basis, is equal to or less than 2.50 to 1.00. Negative covenants include restrictions on incurring certain liens; making certain payments, such as stock repurchases and dividend payments; making certain investments; making certain acquisitions; making certain dispositions; and incurring additional indebtedness. Restricted payments are allowed under the Credit Agreement to the extent the consolidated leverage ratio, calculated on a pro forma basis, is equal to or less than 2.00 to 1.00, plus an additional $5.0 million of restricted payments. The Credit Agreement also provides that the payment of obligations may be accelerated upon the occurrence of customary events of default, including, but not limited to, non-payment, change of control, or insolvency. As of March 31, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all of the financial covenants under the Credit Agreement. The obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by two of the Company’s U.S. based wholly-owned subsidiaries and secured by substantially all of the assets of the Borrowers and the guarantors and stock pledges from certain of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries. The amounts borrowed as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are as follows (dollars in thousands): March 31, December 31, Amounts borrowed: Revolving credit facility $ 20,000 $ 20,000 Less: deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $356 and $319 (381) (417) Long-term debt, net $ 19,619 $ 19,583 Available to be borrowed under revolving facility, subject to certain limitations $ 70,000 $ 70,000 Interest rates: LIBOR rate loans: Interest margin 1.75 % 2.00 % Actual interest rates 1.88 % 2.19 % Commitment fee 0.30 % 0.35 % There are no scheduled principal payments until maturity of the Credit Agreement in November 2023.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Litigation The Company is subject to various claims from taxing authorities, lawsuits and other complaints arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company records provisions for losses when claims become probable and the amounts are reasonably estimable. Although the outcome of these legal matters, except as described below and recorded in the condensed consolidated financial statements, cannot be determined, it is the opinion of management that the final resolution of these matters will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, operations or liquidity. Tax Contingencies The Company operates in a number of tax jurisdictions and is routinely subject to examinations by various tax authorities with respect to income taxes and indirect taxes. The determination of the Company’s worldwide provision for taxes requires

EQUITY TRANSACTIONS (Notes)

EQUITY TRANSACTIONS (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	EQUITY TRANSACTIONS Stock Repurchase Plans —The Company's Board of Directors ("Board") approved a stock repurchase program that permits the Company to repurchase its common stock. Management has discretion in determining the conditions under which shares may be purchased from time to time. The following table summarizes the Stock Repurchase Plans approved by the Board: May 2019 to May 2020 May 2020 to May 2021 (1) Feb 2021 to Feb 2022 Approval Date April 2019 May 2020 February 2021 Authorized Repurchase Amount of Common Stock $7 million $5 million $8 million (1) During the first quarter of 2021, the Company completed its purchases under the plan, which consisted of 2.2 million shares for $5.0 million, effectively ending the plan prior to its original expiration date. As of March 31, 2021 the value of shares that may yet be purchased under the current plan was $7.6 million. Purchases of the Company's common stock pursuant to the Stock Repurchase Plans were as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Shares repurchased [1] 589,899 659,913 Average purchase price per share [2] $ 2.62 $ 2.49 Dollar value of shares repurchased (in thousands) $ 1,546 $ 1,643 [1] No shares of our common stock were purchased other than through a publicly announced plan or program. [2] Average price paid per share includes costs associated with the repurchases. There were 11,394 unsettled share repurchases as of March 31, 2021 and 51,500 unsettled share repurchases as of March 31, 2020.

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION	STOCK BASED COMPENSATION Under the 2012 Omnibus Equity Award Plan, the Company has granted stock options, restricted stock and Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (“PSUs”) to certain employees and directors. The Company recorded total stock based compensation expense of $1.8 million during each of the three month periods ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. At March 31, 2021, there was $12.8 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.5 years. Restricted Stock— Restricted stock is granted to employees of the Company and its subsidiaries, and to non-employee members of the Company’s Board. These shares are part of the compensation plan for services provided by the employees or Board members. The closing price of the Company’s stock on the date of grant is used to determine the fair value of the grants. The expense related to the restricted stock grants is recorded over the vesting period as described below. There was no cash flow impact resulting from the grants. The restricted stock vests in various increments either quarterly or on the anniversaries of each grant, subject to the recipient’s continued employment or service through each applicable vesting date. Vesting occurs over one year for Board members and over two to four years for employees. A summary of the status of restricted stock awards as of March 31, 2021 and 2020 and the changes during the periods then ended is presented below: Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Shares Weighted- Average Fair Value at Grant Date Shares Weighted- Average Fair Value at Grant Date Non-vested at beginning of the period 3,877,853 $ 2.49 3,994,787 $ 2.46 Granted 1,468,223 $ 2.62 1,467,500 $ 2.82 Forfeited (204,175) $ 2.76 (162,796) $ 3.04 Vested (1,034,684) $ 2.58 (1,009,884) $ 2.65 Non-vested at end of period 4,107,217 $ 2.50 4,289,607 $ 2.52 —PSUs are granted to employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. These shares are granted under two compensation agreements that are for services provided by the employees. The first agreement expired and was terminated during the first quarter of 2020 and had no unvested shares as of March 31, 2020. Under the second agreement, the fair value of the PSUs are measured at the grant date fair value of the award, which was determined based on an analysis of the probable performance outcomes. The performance period is over one year and is based on the achievement of bookings targets during the year of grant, as defined in the agreement. The earned shares will then vest over a three year period, one-third on each of the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date, or if later, the date the Compensation Committee certifies the performance results with respect to the performance period. For the performance period ending December 31, 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the overall economy, the bookings targets were modified during the third quarter of 2020. Accordingly, the Company remeasured the awards. There was no cash flow impact resulting from the grants. A summary of the status of PSUs as of March 31, 2021 and 2020 and the changes during the periods then ended is presented below: Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Shares Weighted- Average Fair Value at Shares Weighted- Average Fair Value at Non-vested at beginning of the period 1,352,438 $ 2.50 1,664,650 $ 2.53 Granted 990,000 $ 2.62 911,460 $ 2.82 Forfeited (105,656) $ 2.14 (641,075) $ 3.30 Vested (339,111) $ 2.58 (308,024) $ 1.90 Non-vested at end of period 1,897,671 $ 2.54 1,627,011 $ 2.51 Stock Options— The fair value of each option grant is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. This valuation model requires the Company to make assumptions and judgments about the variables used in the calculation, including the fair value of the Company’s common stock, the expected life (the period of time that the options granted are expected to be outstanding), the volatility of the Company’s common stock, a risk-free interest rate and expected dividends. The expected life of options granted is derived from historical exercise behavior. The risk-free rate for periods within the expected life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury rates in effect at the time of grant. The stock options vest 25% after one year, beginning on the first anniversary date of the grant, and 6.25% each quarter following the first anniversary. There was no cash flow impact resulting from the grants. No stock options were granted during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020. A summary of the status of options previously granted as of March 31, 2021 and 2020, and the changes during the periods then ended, is presented below: Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 Options Weighted-Average Exercise Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value Options outstanding at beginning of the period 110,000 $ 7.40 $ — Forfeited (85,000) $ 7.38 $ — Options outstanding at end of period 25,000 $ 7.50 $ — Exercisable at end of period 25,000 $ 7.50 $ — Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Options Weighted-Average Exercise Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value Options outstanding at beginning of the period 190,000 $ 8.28 $ — Forfeited (80,000) $ 9.48 $ — Options outstanding at end of period 110,000 $ 7.40 $ — Exercisable at end of period 110,000 $ 7.40 $ — The weighted-average remaining contractual term of options exercisable at March 31, 2021 is 0.2 years. The following table summarizes information about options outstanding as of March 31, 2021: Exercise Price Options Outstanding and Exercisable Weighted- (in years) $ 7.00 - $ 7.99 15,000 0.0 $ 8.00 - $ 8.99 10,000 0.5 25,000

SEGMENT INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company has a single reportable segment, Tech-focused, which includes the Dice, ClearanceJobs, and eFinancialCareers services, as well as corporate related costs. The Company allocates resources and assesses financial performance on a consolidated basis, as all services pertain to the Company's Tech-focused strategy. The Company’s foreign operations are comprised of a portion of the eFinancialCareers services, which operate in the United Kingdom, Europe and the Asia Pacific regions. Revenue and long-lived assets by geography, as presented in the tables below, are based on the location of each of the Company's subsidiaries. Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Revenues: United States $ 27,057 $ 29,996 United Kingdom 3,090 3,674 EMEA and APAC (1) 2,486 2,963 Non-United States 5,576 6,637 Total revenues $ 32,633 $ 36,633 As of March 31, December 31, 2021 2020 Long-lived assets 2: United States $ 33,223 $ 33,838 United Kingdom 5,829 6,277 EMEA and APAC (1) 662 834 Non-United States 6,491 7,111 Total long-lived assets $ 39,714 $ 40,949 (1) Europe (excluding United Kingdom), the Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”) and Asia-Pacific (“APAC”). (2) Long-lived assets include fixed assets and lease right of use assets.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings (loss) per share (“EPS”) is computed based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted EPS is computed based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus common stock equivalents, where dilutive. For the three month period ended March 31, 2020, 1.6 million dilutive shares were excluded from the computation of shares contingently issuable upon exercise as we recognized a net loss. Outstanding stock-based awards that were anti-dilutive and excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS were approximately 0.4 million and 1.8 million shares for the three month periods ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The following is a calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share and weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands, except per share amounts): Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Net income (loss) $ 2,671 $ (6,550) Weighted-average shares outstanding—basic 46,993 49,134 Add shares issuable from stock-based awards 1,613 — Weighted-average shares outstanding—diluted 48,606 49,134 Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 0.06 $ (0.13) Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.05 $ (0.13)

INCOME TAXES (Notes)

INCOME TAXES (Notes)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	INCOME TAXES The Company’s effective tax rate was 5% and 12% for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The following items caused the effective tax rate to differ from the U.S. statutory rate: • A tax benefit of $0.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2021, from the release of a valuation allowance related to the Company's capital loss carryforward. • A tax deficiency of $0.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020, related to the vesting or settlement of share-based compensation awards. • Tax expense of $0.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020, related to the nondeductible impairment of an equity investment. • A tax benefit of $0.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020, from the expiration of the statute of limitations in certain foreign jurisdictions.

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

Revenue Recognition (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue	The following table provides information about disaggregated revenue by brand and includes a reconciliation of the disaggregated revenue (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31 2021 2020 Dice $ 19,051 $ 22,485 ClearanceJobs 7,625 6,900 eFinancialCareers 5,957 7,248 Total $ 32,633 $ 36,633
Schedule of Contract Balances	The following table provides information about opening and closing balances of receivables and contract liabilities from contracts with customers as required under Topic 606 (in thousands): As of March 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2020 Receivables $ 23,645 $ 20,298 Short-term contract liabilities (deferred revenue) 51,762 42,426 Long-term contract liabilities (deferred revenue) 1,038 1,068 Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 March 31, 2020 Revenue recognized in the period from: Amounts included in the contract liability at the beginning of the period $ 20,805 $ 24,175
Schedule of Expected Timing of Satisfaction for Performance Obligations	The following table includes estimated deferred revenue expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied at the end of the reporting period (in thousands): Remainder of 2021 2022 2023 2024 Total Tech-focused $ 48,697 $ 4,035 $ 68 $ — $ 52,800

LEASES (Tables)

LEASES (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]
Lease, Cost	The components of lease cost were as follows (in thousands): For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Operating lease cost * $ 960 $ 1,104 Sublease income (180) (336) Total lease cost $ 780 $ 768 * Includes short-term lease costs and variable lease costs, which are immaterial. Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows (in thousands): For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 1,003 $ 1,178 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: Operating leases $ — $ —
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information	Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows (in thousands, except lease term and discount): March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 Operating lease right-of-use-assets $ 15,600 $ 16,405 Operating lease liabilities - current 3,411 3,410 Operating lease liabilities - non-current 12,889 13,704 Total operating lease liabilities $ 16,300 $ 17,114 Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (in years) Operating leases 4.8 4.9 Weighted Average Discount Rate Operating leases 4.03 % 4.00 %
Schedule of Maturities of Lease Liabilities	were as follows (in thousands): Operating Leases April 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 $ 3,028 2022 3,780 2023 3,554 2024 3,073 2025 3,016 2026 and Thereafter 1,521 Total lease payments $ 17,972 Less imputed interest 1,672 Total $ 16,300

GOODWILL (Tables)

GOODWILL (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill	The following table shows the carrying amount of goodwill as of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2021 and the changes in goodwill for the three month period ended March 31, 2021 (in thousands): Goodwill at December 31, 2020 $ 133,353 Foreign currency translation adjustment 331 Goodwill at March 31, 2021 $ 133,684

INDEBTEDNESS (Tables)

INDEBTEDNESS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt	The amounts borrowed as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are as follows (dollars in thousands): March 31, December 31, Amounts borrowed: Revolving credit facility $ 20,000 $ 20,000 Less: deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $356 and $319 (381) (417) Long-term debt, net $ 19,619 $ 19,583 Available to be borrowed under revolving facility, subject to certain limitations $ 70,000 $ 70,000 Interest rates: LIBOR rate loans: Interest margin 1.75 % 2.00 % Actual interest rates 1.88 % 2.19 % Commitment fee 0.30 % 0.35 %

EQUITY TRANSACTIONS (Tables)

EQUITY TRANSACTIONS (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table Text Block]	Stock Repurchase Plans —The Company's Board of Directors ("Board") approved a stock repurchase program that permits the Company to repurchase its common stock. Management has discretion in determining the conditions under which shares may be purchased from time to time. The following table summarizes the Stock Repurchase Plans approved by the Board: May 2019 to May 2020 May 2020 to May 2021 (1) Feb 2021 to Feb 2022 Approval Date April 2019 May 2020 February 2021 Authorized Repurchase Amount of Common Stock $7 million $5 million $8 million (1) During the first quarter of 2021, the Company completed its purchases under the plan, which consisted of 2.2 million shares for $5.0 million, effectively ending the plan prior to its original expiration date.
Schedule of Repurchase Agreements [Table Text Block]	Purchases of the Company's common stock pursuant to the Stock Repurchase Plans were as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Shares repurchased [1] 589,899 659,913 Average purchase price per share [2] $ 2.62 $ 2.49 Dollar value of shares repurchased (in thousands) $ 1,546 $ 1,643 [1] No shares of our common stock were purchased other than through a publicly announced plan or program. [2] Average price paid per share includes costs associated with the repurchases.

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Table

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity	A summary of the status of restricted stock awards as of March 31, 2021 and 2020 and the changes during the periods then ended is presented below: Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Shares Weighted- Average Fair Value at Grant Date Shares Weighted- Average Fair Value at Grant Date Non-vested at beginning of the period 3,877,853 $ 2.49 3,994,787 $ 2.46 Granted 1,468,223 $ 2.62 1,467,500 $ 2.82 Forfeited (204,175) $ 2.76 (162,796) $ 3.04 Vested (1,034,684) $ 2.58 (1,009,884) $ 2.65 Non-vested at end of period 4,107,217 $ 2.50 4,289,607 $ 2.52 A summary of the status of PSUs as of March 31, 2021 and 2020 and the changes during the periods then ended is presented below: Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Shares Weighted- Average Fair Value at Shares Weighted- Average Fair Value at Non-vested at beginning of the period 1,352,438 $ 2.50 1,664,650 $ 2.53 Granted 990,000 $ 2.62 911,460 $ 2.82 Forfeited (105,656) $ 2.14 (641,075) $ 3.30 Vested (339,111) $ 2.58 (308,024) $ 1.90 Non-vested at end of period 1,897,671 $ 2.54 1,627,011 $ 2.51
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	A summary of the status of options previously granted as of March 31, 2021 and 2020, and the changes during the periods then ended, is presented below: Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 Options Weighted-Average Exercise Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value Options outstanding at beginning of the period 110,000 $ 7.40 $ — Forfeited (85,000) $ 7.38 $ — Options outstanding at end of period 25,000 $ 7.50 $ — Exercisable at end of period 25,000 $ 7.50 $ — Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Options Weighted-Average Exercise Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value Options outstanding at beginning of the period 190,000 $ 8.28 $ — Forfeited (80,000) $ 9.48 $ — Options outstanding at end of period 110,000 $ 7.40 $ — Exercisable at end of period 110,000 $ 7.40 $ —
Schedule of Exercise Price Range	The following table summarizes information about options outstanding as of March 31, 2021: Exercise Price Options Outstanding and Exercisable Weighted- (in years) $ 7.00 - $ 7.99 15,000 0.0 $ 8.00 - $ 8.99 10,000 0.5 25,000

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment	The Company’s foreign operations are comprised of a portion of the eFinancialCareers services, which operate in the United Kingdom, Europe and the Asia Pacific regions. Revenue and long-lived assets by geography, as presented in the tables below, are based on the location of each of the Company's subsidiaries. Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Revenues: United States $ 27,057 $ 29,996 United Kingdom 3,090 3,674 EMEA and APAC (1) 2,486 2,963 Non-United States 5,576 6,637 Total revenues $ 32,633 $ 36,633 As of March 31, December 31, 2021 2020 Long-lived assets 2: United States $ 33,223 $ 33,838 United Kingdom 5,829 6,277 EMEA and APAC (1) 662 834 Non-United States 6,491 7,111 Total long-lived assets $ 39,714 $ 40,949 (1) Europe (excluding United Kingdom), the Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”) and Asia-Pacific (“APAC”). (2) Long-lived assets include fixed assets and lease right of use assets.

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The following is a calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share and weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands, except per share amounts): Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Net income (loss) $ 2,671 $ (6,550) Weighted-average shares outstanding—basic 46,993 49,134 Add shares issuable from stock-based awards 1,613 — Weighted-average shares outstanding—diluted 48,606 49,134 Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 0.06 $ (0.13) Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.05 $ (0.13)

Revenue Recognition - Disaggreg

Revenue Recognition - Disaggregated Revenue (Details) - Tech-Focused [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregated revenue	$ 32,633	$ 36,633
Dice [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregated revenue	19,051	22,485
ClearanceJobs [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregated revenue	7,625	6,900
eFinancial Careers [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregated revenue	$ 5,957	$ 7,248

REVENUE RECOGNITION Revenue Rec

REVENUE RECOGNITION Revenue Recognition - Contract Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $758 and $647	$ 23,645		$ 20,298
Deferred revenue	51,762		42,426
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent	1,038		$ 1,068
Amounts included in the contract liability at the beginning of the period	$ 20,805	$ 24,175

REVENUE RECOGNITION Revenue R_2

REVENUE RECOGNITION Revenue Recognition - Performance Obligations (Details) - Tech [Member] $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Tech-focused revenue, remaining performance obligation	$ 52,800
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-04-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Tech-focused revenue, remaining performance obligation	$ 48,697
Tech-focused revenue, expected timing of satisfaction	9 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Tech-focused revenue, remaining performance obligation	$ 4,035
Tech-focused revenue, expected timing of satisfaction	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Tech-focused revenue, remaining performance obligation	$ 68
Tech-focused revenue, expected timing of satisfaction	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Tech-focused revenue, remaining performance obligation	$ 0
Tech-focused revenue, expected timing of satisfaction	1 year

INVESTMENTS (Details)

INVESTMENTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018	Jan. 01, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest in Diluted Shares of Cost Method Investment				7.60%		10.00%
Cost Method Investments, Original Cost				$ 2,000
Impairment of Equity Investment		$ 2,000
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Impairment Loss, Annual Amount	$ 0	2,002
Debt and Equity Securities, Unrealized Gain (Loss)	2,513	$ 0
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Cost	$ 2,500
Rigzone [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners, Common Stock Interest					40.00%
Biospace [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners, Common Stock Interest			20.00%
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Equity Investments			$ 200
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners, Preferred Share Interest						20.00%

LEASES (Details)

LEASES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Operating lease right-of-use-assets	$ 15,600	$ 16,405
Operating lease liability	$ 16,300	$ 17,114
Minimum [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lease term of contract (in years)	1 year
Maximum [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lease term of contract (in years)	8 years

LEASES (Lease Cost) (Details)

LEASES (Lease Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease cost*	$ 960	$ 1,104
Sublease income	(180)	(336)
Lease, Cost, Total	780	768
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases	1,003	1,178
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	$ 0	$ 0

LEASES (Supplemental Balance Sh

LEASES (Supplemental Balance Sheet Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease right-of-use-assets	$ 15,600	$ 16,405
Operating lease liabilities - current	3,411	3,410
Operating lease liabilities - non-current	12,889	13,704
Total operating lease liabilities	$ 16,300	$ 17,114
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (in years)
Operating leases	4 years 9 months 18 days	4 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating leases	4.03%	4.00%

LEASES (Maturities of Lease Lia

LEASES (Maturities of Lease Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Operating Lease, After Adoption of 842
April 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021	$ 3,028
2020	3,780
2021	3,554
2022	3,073
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four	3,016
2026 and Thereafter	1,521
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due	17,972
Less imputed interest	1,672
Total	$ 16,300	$ 17,114

ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS, N_2

ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Summary of Acquired Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets	$ 0	$ (8,000)	$ (7,200)
Acquired intangible assets, net	$ 23,800			$ 23,800
Intangible Asset, discount rate		15.50%
Intangible Asset, royalty rate		4.00%
Intangible Asset, royalty rate		4.00%
Intangible Asset, discount rate		15.50%

GOODWILL (Details)

GOODWILL (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill, discount rate		14.50%
Goodwill [Line Items]
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$ 331
Goodwill	$ 133,684		$ 133,353
Goodwill, Impairment Loss		$ (23,600)

INDEBTEDNESS (Details)

INDEBTEDNESS (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2018USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
restricted payments under the Credit Agreement	$ 5,000
Maximum available to be borrowed under revolving facility			$ 140,000
Total borrowed	$ 19,619	$ 19,583
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity			$ 90,000
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.30%	0.35%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest margin	1.75%	2.00%
Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital, Pro forma basis	1
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.30%
Minimum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest margin	1.75%
Minimum [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest margin	0.75%
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital, Pro forma basis	2
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.45%
Maximum [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest margin	2.50%
Maximum [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest margin	1.50%
Borrowings [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital, Pro forma basis	1
Borrowings [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital, Pro forma basis	2.50

INDEBTEDNESS (Schedule of Credi

INDEBTEDNESS (Schedule of Credit Agreement) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility	$ 20,000	$ 20,000
Accumulated amortization of deferred financing costs	356	319
Less: deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $356 and $319	(381)	(417)
Total borrowed	19,619	19,583
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	$ 70,000	$ 70,000
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.30%	0.35%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest margin	1.75%	2.00%
Actual interest rates	1.88%	2.19%

EQUITY TRANSACTIONS (Details)

EQUITY TRANSACTIONS (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Feb. 01, 2021	May 01, 2020	May 01, 2019
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	589,899,000	659,913,000
Stock Repurchase Program, Not Settled	11,394	51,500
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	$ 2.62	$ 2.49
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	$ 7.38	$ 9.48
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	$ 7,600
Treasury Stock, Value	$ 1,546	$ 1,643
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount			$ 8,000	$ 5,000	$ 7,000

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Detai

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock based compensation expense	$ 1,800
Unrecognized compensation expense	$ 12,800
Nonvested award, cost not yet recognized, period for recognition	1 year 6 months
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	1 year 6 months
Weighted average remaining contractual term	2 months 12 days

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Statu

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Status of Restricted Stock) (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Shares
Vested (in shares)	(357,000)	(300,000)
Restricted Stock
Shares
Non-vested at beginning of period (in shares)	3,877,853	3,994,787
Granted (in shares)	1,468,223	1,467,500
Forfeited (in shares)	(204,175)	(162,796)
Vested (in shares)	(1,034,684)	(1,009,884)
Non-vested at end of period (in shares)	4,107,217	4,289,607
Weighted- Average Fair Value at Grant Date
Non-vested at beginning of the period (in usd per share)	$ 2.49	$ 2.46
Granted (in usd per share)	2.62	2.82
Forfeited (in usd per share)	2.76	3.04
Vested (in usd per share)	2.58	2.65
Non-vested at end of period (in usd per share)	$ 2.50	$ 2.52

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION Status

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION Status of PSUs (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Shares
Vested (in shares)	(357,000)	(300,000)
Performance Stock Units
Shares
Non-vested at beginning of period (in shares)	1,352,438	1,664,650
Granted (in shares)	990,000	911,460
Forfeited (in shares)	(105,656)	(641,075)
Vested (in shares)	(339,111)	(308,024)
Non-vested at end of period (in shares)	1,897,671	1,627,011
Weighted- Average Fair Value at Grant Date
Non-vested at beginning of the period (in usd per share)	$ 2.50	$ 2.53
Forfeited (in usd per share)	2.14	3.30
Granted (in usd per share)	2.62	2.82
Vested (in usd per share)	2.58	1.90
Non-vested at end of period (in usd per share)	$ 2.54	$ 2.51

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Summa

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Summary of Status of Options) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Options
Options outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)	110,000	190,000
Forfeited (in shares)	(85,000)	(80,000)
Options outstanding at end of period (in shares)	25,000	110,000
Exercisable at end of period (in shares)	25,000	110,000
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding at beginning of period (in usd per share)	$ 7.40	$ 8.28
Forfeited (in usd per share)	7.38	9.48
Options outstanding at end of period (in usd per share)	7.50	7.40
Exercisable at end of period (in usd per share)	$ 7.50	$ 7.40
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Options outstanding at beginning of the period	$ 0	$ 0
Options outstanding at end of period	0	0
Exercisable at end of period	0	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Nonvested	$ 0	$ 0

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Sum_2

STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Summary of Options Outstanding) (Details) shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021$ / sharesshares
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Number of options outstanding (in shares) | shares	25
$  7.00 - $  7.99
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price, lower limit	$ 7
Exercise price, upper limit	$ 7.99
Number of options outstanding (in shares) | shares	15
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life	0 years
$  8.00 - $  8.99
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price, lower limit	$ 8
Exercise price, upper limit	$ 8.99
Number of options outstanding (in shares) | shares	10
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life	6 months

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details)

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets	$ 39,714		$ 40,949
Revenues	32,633	$ 36,633
United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets	33,223		33,838
Revenues	27,057	29,996
UNITED KINGDOM
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets	5,829		6,277
Revenues	3,090	3,674
Non-US [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets	6,491		7,111
Revenues	5,576	6,637
EMEA and APAC [Domain]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets	662		$ 834
Revenues	$ 2,486	$ 2,963

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details)

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations- basic and diluted	$ 2,671	$ (6,550)
Weighted average shares outstanding-basic	46,993	49,134
Weighted Average Number of Shares, Contingently Issuable	1,613	0
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding	48,606	49,134
Basic earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.06	$ (0.13)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.05	$ (0.13)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Limited Partnership Units Outstanding Adjustment		1,600
Options to purchase shares	400	1,800

INCOME TAXES (Details)

INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	5.00%	12.00%
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Deficiency from Share-based Compensation		$ 400,000
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses, Amount		600,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations		$ 200,000
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	$ 500,000