CTPartners Executive Search 10-K 16 Apr 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 19, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	CTPARTNERS EXECUTIVE SEARCH INC.
Entity Central Index Key	1439199
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		8,724,356
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$43.60

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets
Cash	$5,215	$5,654
Accounts receivable, net	38,742	26,381
Other receivables	601	433
Prepaid expenses	4,284	3,974
Deferred income taxes	4,829	3,184
Other	5,327	4,411
Total current assets	58,998	44,037
Non-current assets
Leasehold improvements and equipment, net	5,681	4,149
Goodwill	11,789	5,811
Intangibles, net	4,882	3,746
Other assets	7,366	5,517
Deferred income taxes	3,641	5,482
Total assets	92,357	68,742
Current Liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt	4,280	4,762
Line of credit	17,207	0
Accounts payable	4,965	3,813
Accrued compensation	32,220	25,201
Accrued business taxes	3,430	2,079
Income taxes payable	774	710
Accrued expenses	2,532	5,571
Total current liabilities	65,408	42,136
Total long-term liabilities
Long-term debt, less current maturities	3,549	1,295
Deferred rent, less current maturities	646	1,050
Total long-term liabilities	4,195	2,345
Noncontrolling redeemable interest	0	4,088
Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred stock: 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock: $0.001 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 7,695,635 and 7,540,821 shares issued at December 31, 2014 and 2013 respectively. 7,270,297 and 7,110,292 outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively	8	8
Additional paid-in capital	38,116	37,778
Accumulated deficit	-10,935	-14,242
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss), net of tax	-2,308	-1,275
Treasury stock at cost 425,338 and 430,529 shares at December 31, 2014 and 2013 respectively.	-2,127	-2,096
Total stockholders' equity	22,754	20,173
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$92,357	$68,742

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	15,000,000	15,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	7,695,635	7,540,821
Common stock, shares outstanding	7,270,297	7,110,292
Treasury stock, shares	425,338	430,529

Consolidated_Statement_of_Oper

Consolidated Statement of Operations (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Revenue
Net revenue	$172,533	$130,278
Reimbursable expenses	4,290	4,002
Total revenue	176,823	134,280
Operating expenses
Compensation and benefits	128,727	100,553
General and administrative	37,544	31,985
Reimbursable expenses	4,810	4,448
Total operating expenses	171,081	136,986
Operating income (loss)	5,742	-2,706
Interest expense, net	-266	-179
Income (loss) before income taxes	5,476	-2,885
Income tax (expense) benefit	-2,081	1,115
Net income (loss)	3,395	-1,770
Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	-88	138
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company	$3,307	($1,632)
Basic earnings/(loss) per common share (in dollars per shares)	$0.46	($0.23)
Diluted income (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.44	($0.23)
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares (in shares)	7,213,345	7,055,734
Diluted weighted average common shares (in shares)	7,489,552	7,055,734

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$3,395	($1,770)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-1,033	82
Other	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	2,362	-1,688
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	-88	138
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company	$2,274	($1,550)

Consolidated_Statement_of_Stoc

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2012	$20,811	$7	$36,846	($12,610)	($1,357)	($2,075)
Common stock, shares outstanding, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2012		6,983,561
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss	-1,770			-1,770
Foreign currency translation adjustments	82				82
Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	138		-138	138
Share-based compensation (in shares)		107,107
Share-based compensation (in dollars)	796	1	795
Employee stock purchase program (n shares)		24,467
Employee stock purchase program (in dollars)	275		275
Treasury Stock (in shares)		4,843
Treasury Stock (in dollars)	-21					-21
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Dec. 31, 2013	20,173	8	37,778	-14,242	-1,275	-2,096
Common stock, shares outstanding, ending balance at Dec. 31, 2013	7,270,297	7,110,292
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss	3,395			3,395
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-1,452		-419		-1,033
Net (income) loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	-88		88	-88
Share-based compensation (in shares)		154,814
Share-based compensation (in dollars)	669		669
Treasury Stock (in shares)		5,191
Treasury Stock (in dollars)	-31					-31
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$22,754	$8	$38,116	($10,935)	($2,308)	($2,127)
Common stock, shares outstanding, ending balance at Dec. 31, 2014		7,270,297

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net income (loss)	$3,395	($1,770)
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	2,361	1,982
Reorganization charges	0	48
Share-based compensation	669	796
Amortization of discount on seller notes	9	116
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	-458	0
Amortization of post-combination compensation	0	1,878
Impairment charges	0	594
Deferred income taxes	98	-2,736
Deferred rent	-313	-266
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquired businesses:
Accounts receivable, net	-11,978	-1,104
Prepaid expenses	857	423
Other assets and receivables	-1,683	-1,027
Accounts payable	640	1,792
Accrued compensation	8,049	908
Accrued business taxes	1,316	-22
Income taxes payable	-75	323
Accrued expenses	-3,078	983
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-191	2,918
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Acquisition of businesses	-3,740	-1,033
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest	-1,629	0
Purchase of leasehold improvements and equipment	-2,696	-1,665
Notes receivable issued	-4,591	-7,210
Repayment of notes receivable	1,000	173
Net cash used in investing activities	-11,656	-9,735
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Principal payments on long-term debt	-5,992	-3,745
Net proceeds (payments) on revolving credit facility	17,207	0
Repurchase of common stock	58	0
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities	11,273	-3,745
Net decrease in cash	-574	-10,562
Effect of foreign currency on cash	135	269
Cash:
Beginning	5,654	15,947
Ending	5,215	5,654
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
Interest	396	273
Income taxes	-63	461
Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Financing Information
Seller financing of fixed asset additions	117	409
Employee discount stock purchase award in lieu of cash compensation	0	275
Treasury stock acquired in lieu of shareholder receivable	-90	-21
Forgiveness of notes receivable	833	120
Acquisition of businesses
Total identifiable assets acquired	3,829	2,852
Goodwill	6,926	5,289
Deferred post-combination compensation	769	0
Aggregate purchase price per purchase agreement	11,524	8,141
Seller note	-6,364	-2,592
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	0	-3,849
Cash paid for acquisition of a business	5,160	1,700
Less cash acquired	-1,420	-667
Cash paid for acquisition of a business net of cash acquired	3,740	1,033
Non-controlling interest	3,852	0
Seller note	-2,223	0
Cash paid for acquisition of non-controlling interest	($1,629)	$0

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
	Description of Business — CTPartners Executive Search Inc. along with its subsidiaries (collectively, CTPartners or the Company), is a retained executive search firm with global executive search capabilities. The Company operates in North America, Europe and the Middle East (EMEA), Asia Pacific and Latin America.The Company is subject to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and the relevant provisions of the Securities Acts of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company's common stock trades on the NYSE MKT exchange under the symbol "CTP".
	Principles of Consolidation — The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CTPartners Executive Search Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Concentration of Risk — The Company maintains balances at financial institutions which may, at times, exceed amounts federally insured in the U.S. and foreign countries. No losses have been incurred on such deposits.
	Revenue Recognition — Substantially all revenue is derived from fees for professional services related to executive search services. Revenue before reimbursements of direct expenses (“net revenue”) consists of: retainer fees; indirect expenses billed to clients; supplemental fees (fees contractually due to the Company if the actual compensation of the placed candidate exceeds the estimated compensation on which the retainer fee was based or the client hires other candidates presented by the Company for positions not related to the original search assignment). Retainer fees and indirect expenses from executive search engagements are recognized when earned and realizable, typically over the expected average period of performance in proportion to the estimated effort incurred to fulfill our obligations under the engagements. Any supplemental fees, resulting from actual compensation of the placed candidate exceeding the estimated compensation, are recognized upon the occurrence of the event triggering the payment of a supplemental fee.
	Reimbursements — The Company incurs out-of-pocket expenses that are generally reimbursed by its clients, which are accounted for as revenue in its consolidated statements of operations.
	Accounts Receivable — The Company extends credit to customers under normal trade agreements. An allowance for doubtful accounts is established based upon several factors, including the age of the Company’s accounts receivable, historic loss experience, specific account analysis, as well as expectations of future collections based upon trends, financial viability of the client, and historic collection experience. The Company also provides a reserve for billing adjustments based upon historical experience.
	Leasehold Improvements and Equipment — Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the useful life of equipment, or in the case of leasehold improvements, the shorter of the life of the improvement or the length of the lease as follows:
	Leasehold improvements	3-10 years
	Office furniture, fixtures and equipment	5-7 years
	Computer equipment and software	3-5 years
	Leasehold improvements and equipment are carried at cost less allowances for depreciation and amortization. Ordinary maintenance and repairs are charged against earnings when incurred. Additions and major repairs are capitalized if they extend the useful life of the related asset.
	Deferred Rent — The Company recognizes rent expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Deferred rent is recognized for the excess of rental expense over rental payments. The portion of deferred rent which will not be recognized into the consolidated statement of operations within one year is included as a long-term liability on the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2014, and 2013.
	Share-Based Compensation — The Company has an equity incentive plan under which the Board of Directors may grant restricted stock or stock options to employees and consultants. Share based compensation cost is measured on the grant date fair value of the award, and recognized in the financial statements over the requisite service period.
	Income Taxes — The Company’s subsidiaries are subject to entity-level income taxes in their respective foreign jurisdictions. For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Company has made an election to include the income or loss of its global subsidiaries in the consolidated US tax return, except for Neumann Leadership Holding (Neumann). CTPartners pays US federal income tax on its worldwide income, excluding Neumann, reduced by income tax credits for foreign income taxes incurred. The income tax for Neumann companies is paid in local jurisdictions.
	Deferred taxes are provided on a liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences, tax credit carryforwards and deferred liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax basis. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.
	Management evaluated the Company’s tax positions and concluded that the Company had taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the consolidated financial statements. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to tax examinations by the U.S. federal, state or local tax authorities for years prior to 2010. When and if applicable, potential interest and penalty costs are accrued as incurred, with expenses recognized in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations. For non-US locations, the Company is no longer subject to audit examinations prior to 2010, except for the United Kingdom which extends to 2005. When and if applicable, potential interest and penalty costs are accrued as incurred, with expenses recognized in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
	Foreign Currency Translation — The Company generally designates the local currency for all its foreign subsidiaries as the functional currency, except for Venezuela, as discussed below. Accordingly, assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated at the exchange rate in effect at each period. The results of operations are translated at the average monthly rate of exchange. Translation adjustments arising from the use of differing exchange rates from period to period are recorded as part of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Gains and losses from transactions denominated in non-functional currency are included in operating results for the period. For 2014 and 2013, net foreign currency gains (losses) included in net income/loss were :
		Year Ended			Year Ended
		December 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Net foreign currency gain/(loss)	$	(1,093	)	$	(1,139	)
	Venezuela
	As further described in Note 2, effective January 2, 2012, the Company purchased its Latin American licensee, including operations in Venezuela. The economy in Venezuela has had significant inflation in the last several years. At the time of the acquisition, the Venezuelan economy was designated as highly inflationary, and is accounted for pursuant to accounting guidance for highly inflationary economies. Therefore, the U.S. dollar is designated to be the functional currency of our Venezuelan operations, and any gain or loss resulting from foreign currency translation is reflected in the general and administrative expenses in Company's results of operations.
	The Venezuelan Central Bank is the only institution through which foreign currency-denominated transactions can be brokered. Under the system known as the Foreign Currency Securities Transactions System (SITME), entities domiciled in Venezuela can buy U.S. dollar-denominated securities only through banks authorized by Venezuelan Central Bank to import goods, services, or capital inputs. SITME imposes volume restrictions on an entity's trading activity, limiting such activity to a maximum amount equivalent of $50,000 per day, not exceeding $350,000 in a calendar month. This limitation is non-cumulative. Given the limited availability of alternative exchange mechanisms in Venezuela, the Company used the published SITME rate to re-measure transactions denominated in Bolivars. In February of 2013, the Venezuelan government eliminated the SITME rate and devalued its currency. As of December 31, 2014, the exchange rate was 6.30 Bolivares per U.S. dollar. During the twelve months ending December 31, 2014, the Company's Venezuelan operations generated 2.49% of consolidated net revenue.
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss — The Company’s accumulated other comprehensive (loss), net of tax, is comprised of, and related to, the following:
		December 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2,121		)	(1,088		)
	Other	(187		)	(187		)
		$	(2,308	)	$	(1,275	)
	Financial Instruments — Cash is stated at cost, which approximates fair market value. The carrying value for account receivables, accounts payable, and other accrued liabilities reasonably approximates fair market value due to the nature of the financial instruments and the short term nature of the item. In 2014, the Company recorded three notes payable to seller in connection with acquiring Neumann, Park Brown and Johnson. In 2013, the Company recorded two additional notes payable to seller in connection with acquisition of Augmentum and Taylor Consulting. These notes were recorded at fair value at the time of acquisition, and re-measured each reporting period.
	Fair Value — The Company measures the fair values in accordance with accounting guidance that defines fair value, provides guidance for measuring fair value and requires certain disclosures. The guidance also discusses valuation techniques, such as the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow) and the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). The guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following is a brief description of those three levels:
	•	Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.
	•	Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.
	•	Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions.
	The inputs used in the fair value measurement should be from the highest level available. In instances where the measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement will fall within the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
	Goodwill - Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, if any. The goodwill impairment test compares the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill of the reporting unit would be considered impaired. To measure the amount of the impairment loss, the implied fair value of a reporting unit's goodwill is compared to the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit's goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is indicated. The Company conducted its annual goodwill impairment evaluation as of December 31, 2014. For this test, the fair value of the Company's relevant reporting unit is determined using a combination of valuation techniques, including a discounted cash flow methodology. The discounted cash flow approach is dependent on a number of factors, including estimates of future market growth and trends, forecasted revenue and costs, and the appropriate discount rates. The completion of the first step of the goodwill impairment indicated that the fair value of the reporting unit exceeded its carrying amount. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no indicators of impairment with respect to the Company's goodwill.
	Intangible Assets - Intangible assets primarily consist of customer relationships, developed technology and trademarks, and are recorded at their estimated fair value at the date of acquisition. Customer relationships and developed technology are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives of 10 years. Certain trademarks are considered indefinite-lived intangible assets, and must be tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if the events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $0.6 million, relating to intangible assets acquired in Cheverny CEO Search, S.A. business combination.
	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest - On May 2, 2013, the Company acquired a 51% controlling ownership interest in Augmentum. The Company had the right to call the remaining 49% interest, and Augmentum shareholders had the right to put the remaining 49% interest for a limited amount of time after the first anniversary of acquisition, at a pre-determined price, adjustable based on certain revenue targets. The "put" option expired on September 12, 2014, and the call option continues to exist indefinitely. The put option requires the noncontrolling interest to be classified as redeemable, recorded in the mezzanine equity on the Company's consolidated balance sheet, and measured at the greater of estimated redemption value, which approximates fair value, at the end of each reporting period or the historic cost basis. The resulting increases or decreases in the estimated redemption amount are affected by corresponding charges or credits against retained earnings, or in the absence of retained earnings, additional paid in capital. If the put option becomes no longer exercisable, the redeemable noncontrolling interest will be reclassified to noncontrolling interest and included in the permanent equity on the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The Company exercised its call option to acquire remaining 49% of interest in Augmentum in the third quarter of 2014.
	Reclassifications — Certain items in the 2013 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2014 presentation.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions
	Neumann Leadership
	On December 1, 2014, the Company acquired Neumann Leadership Holding GmbH ("Neumann"), an executive search firm based in Austria, with offices in Germany, Hungary, Czech Republic, Romania, and Bulgaria. This acquisition expands the Company's presence in Central Europe.
	The Company paid $0.5 million in cash on the acquisition date, additional $1.0 million to redeem Neumann's bank debt, and recorded a seller note payable valued at $1.7 million, payable over three years from the date of acquisition. A portion of the purchase price is contingent on continuing employment. Pursuant to the purchase agreement, certain selling shareholders are required to continue employment with the Company through the date of payment in order to receive a portion of the purchase price, totaling $0.8 million. The contingent portion of the purchase price was accounted for as compensation for post-combination services, and will be recognized over three years using graded-vesting method.
	The following table summarizes the preliminary fair values of the consideration transferred, assets acquired and liabilities assumed, at acquisition date:
	Fair value of consideration transferred:
	Cash	$	1,525
	Seller note payable for contingent consideration	1,745
	Total	$	3,270
	Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
	Cash	$	706
	Accounts receivable	1,293
	Other assets	51
	Trade names and trademarks	522
	Database content	447
	Deferred post-combination compensation	769
	Property and equipment	233
	Accrued compensation expense	(1,172		)
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(671		)
	Total identifiable net assets	2,178
	Goodwill	1,092
	Total fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	3,270
	The weighted average life of total amortizable intangible assets acquired is 10 years.
	The fair value of identifiable intangible assets was measured based upon significant inputs that were not observable in the market, and therefore are classified as Level 3. The key assumptions include (i) management's projection of future cash flows based upon past experience and future expectations, and (ii) an assumed discount rate of 19.5%.
	The goodwill of $1.1 million is attributable to the workforce of the acquired business and the synergies expected to arise in connection with the acquisition. The goodwill relating to the Company's acquisition of Neumann is not deductible for United States federal income tax purposes.
	The Company incurred acquisition related costs of $0.6 million, which were recorded as general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014.
	The total revenues and net income attributable to the acquisition, since the acquisition date, included in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31, 2014
	Total Revenues	$	567
	Net Income/(Loss)	$	(256	)
	The amounts of revenue and net loss related to the acquisition that are included in our consolidated statements of operations and the pro forma financial information as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2013, are presented in the following table. This pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of what our actual results of operations would have been had the acquisition happened at such time.
	Pro forma unaudited total revenues and net income of the combined entity had the acquisition date been January 1, 2013 are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31
		2014(1)			2013(2)
	Total Revenues	$	186,493		$	142,504
	Net Income	$	3,038		$	(2,921	)
	(1) Pro forma net income for the year ended December 31, 2014 is adjusted to exclude $0.6 million of acquisition costs and to include $0.4 million of amortization costs.
	(2) Pro forma net income for the year ended December 31, 2013 is adjusted to to include $0.8 million of amortization costs.
	Park Brown
	On July 1, 2014, the Company acquired Park Brown International Pty Ltd ("Park Brown"), an executive search firm focusing on the energy, natural resources and infrastructure sectors based in Perth, Australia.
	The Company paid $0.9 million in cash on the acquisition date, and recorded a seller note payable valued at $2.1 million, payable over three years from the date of acquisition, and subject to adjustment based on certain revenue targets over three years.
	The following table summarizes the preliminary fair values of the consideration transferred, assets acquired and liabilities assumed, at acquisition date:
	Fair value of consideration transferred:
	Cash paid	$	923
	Seller note payable for contingent consideration	2,096
	Total	$	3,019
	Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
	Cash	$	714
	Accounts receivable	328
	Other assets	109
	Trade names and trademarks	67
	Database content	141
	Customer relationships	402
	Property and equipment	18
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(465		)
	Total identifiable net assets	1,314
	Goodwill	1,705
	Total fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	3,019
	The weighted average life of total amortizable intangible assets acquired is 9.1 years.
	The acquisition of Park Brown includes a contingent consideration arrangement that allows for adjustment of payments based upon achievement of certain revenue targets. The fair value of contingent consideration is based upon the future revenues attributable to the acquired business, and was estimated through the use of the Monte Carlo model. The fair value measurement is based on significant inputs not observable in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement. These fair value measurements are based on (i) an assumed revenue forecast, (ii) an assumed discount rate of 4.8%, and (iii) assumed market volatility rate range of 10.0%. The fair value of the note payable for contingent consideration recognized on the acquisition date was $2.1 million. The Company made a payment of $0.7 million towards the note in the fourth quarter of 2014. As of December 31, 2014, the fair value of the note payable was $1.2 million.
	The fair value of identifiable intangible assets was measured based upon significant inputs that were not observable in the market, and therefore are classified as Level 3. The key assumptions include (i) management's projection of future cash flows based upon past experience and future expectations, and (ii) an assumed discount rate of 20.5%.
	The goodwill of $1.7 million is attributable to the workforce of the acquired business and the synergies expected to arise in connection with the acquisition. The goodwill relating to the Company's acquisition of Park Brown is fully deductible for United States federal income tax purposes.
	The Company incurred acquisition related costs of $0.3 million, which were recorded as general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.
	The total revenues and net income attributable to the acquisition, since the acquisition date, included in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 are as follows:
	Year Ended December 31, 2014
Total Revenues	$	2,040
Net Income/(Loss)	$	560
The amounts of revenue and net loss related to the acquisition that are included in our consolidated statements of operations and the pro forma financial information as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2013, are presented in the following table. This pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of what our actual results of operations would have been had the acquisition happened at such time.
Pro forma unaudited total revenues and net income of the combined entity had the acquisition date been January 1, 2013 are as follows:
		Year ended
		2014(1)			2013(2)
Total Revenues		$	178,470		$	136,788
Net Income/(Loss)		$	3,815		$	(1,270	)
(1) Pro forma net income/loss for the year ended December 31, 2014 is adjusted to exclude $0.3 million of acquisition costs and to include 0.1 million of amortization costs.
(2) Pro forma net income/loss for the year ended December 31, 2013 is adjusted to include 0.2 million of amortization costs.
Johnson Executive Search
On March 1, 2014, the Company acquired Johnson Executive Search ("Johnson"), an independent executive search and leadership advisory firm based in Sydney, Australia. The firm works with clients in the financial services, legal and professional services, technology and communications, consumer and industrial sectors. This acquisition expands the Company's presence in Asia-Pacific region.
The Company paid $2.3 million in cash on the acquisition date, and recorded a seller note payable valued at $2.5 million, payable over 3 years from the date of acquisition, and subject to adjustment based on certain revenue targets over three years.
The following table summarizes the fair values of the consideration transferred, assets acquired and liabilities assumed, at acquisition date:
Fair value of consideration transferred:
Cash	$	2,336
Seller note payable for contingent consideration	2,523
Total	$	4,859
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Accounts receivable	$	380
Other assets	53
Trade names and trademarks	189
Database content	321
Customer relationships	227
Property and equipment	187
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(251		)
Total identifiable net assets	1,106
Goodwill	3,753
Total fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	4,859
The weighted average life of total amortizable intangible assets acquired is 8 years.
The acquisition of Johnson includes a contingent consideration arrangement that allows for adjustment of payments based upon achievement of certain revenue targets over the next three years. The fair value of contingent consideration is based upon the future revenues attributable to the acquired business, and was estimated through the use of the Monte Carlo model. The fair value measurement is based on significant inputs not observable in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement. These fair value measurements are based on (i) an assumed revenue forecast, (ii) an assumed discount rate of 8.5%, and (iii) assumed market volatility rate range of 10%. The fair value of the note payable for contingent consideration recognized on the acquisition date was $2.5 million. As of December 31, 2014, the results of operations for Johnson did not meet the Company's projections. As a result, the Company re-measured the fair value of contingent consideration and recorded an adjustment in the amount $0.8 million. The fair value of the note payable as of December 31, 2014 was $1.4 million.
The fair value of identifiable intangible assets was measured based upon significant inputs that were not observable in the market, and therefore are classified as Level 3. The key assumptions include (i) management's projection of future cash flows based upon past experience and future expectations, and (ii) an assumed discount rate of 13.5%.
The goodwill of $3.8 million is attributable to the workforce of the acquired business and the synergies expected to arise in connection with the acquisition. The goodwill relating to the Company's acquisition of Johnson is fully deductible for United States federal income tax purposes.
The Company incurred acquisition related costs of $0.6 million, which were recorded as general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014.
The total revenues and net income attributable to the acquisition, since the acquisition date, included in the consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended December 31, 2014 are as follows:
	Year Ended
	31-Dec-14
Total Revenues	$	3,547
Net Income/(Loss)	$	(917	)
The amounts of revenue and net loss related to the acquisition that are included in our consolidated statements of operations and the pro forma financial information as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2013, are presented in the following table. This pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of what our actual results of operations would have been had the acquisition happened at such time.
Pro forma unaudited total revenues and net income/loss of the combined entity had the acquisition date been January 1, 2013 are as follows:
	Nine Months Ended
	30-Sep
	2014(1)			2013(2)
Total Revenues	$	178,224		$	142,656
Net Income/(Loss)	$	3,210		$	(1,907	)
(1) Pro forma net income for the year ended December 31, 2014 is adjusted to exclude $0.6 million of acquisition costs.
(2) Pro forma net loss for the year ended December 31, 2013 is adjusted to include $0.1 million of amortization costs.
Taylor Executive Consultancy Latam S. de R.L.
On November 5, 2013, the Company acquired Taylor executive Consultancy Latam S. de R.L. ("Taylor Consultancy"), a Mexico-based executive search firm. The purchase price consists of $0.2 million of initial cash payment, and a contingent consideration based on certain revenue targets, ranging from zero to $0.7 million. As a result, the Company recorded $0.1 million, representing the fair value of contingent consideration. As part of purchase price allocation, the Company recorded $0.1 million of identifiable intangible assets, and $0.2 million of goodwill. The acquisition is not considered material, and therefore, pro-forma information has not been presented.
Augmentum Consulting, Ltd.
On May 2, 2013, the Company acquired a 51% controlling ownership interest in Augmentum Consulting, Ltd. ("Augmentum"), a London based search firm. This acquisition complements CTPartners' existing UK business in a variety of practice areas, provides increased competitive advantage and enhances growth opportunity.
The Company paid $1.5 million in cash on the acquisition date, recorded a seller note payable valued at $2.5 million, payable in two installments on August 31, 2014 and 2015, and a redeemable noncontrolling interest of $3.8 million. The aggregate maximum purchase price may be adjusted based on certain revenue targets over three years, not to exceed $8.6 million in total. On September 4, 2014 the Company acquired remaining 49% interest in Augmentum for $3.9 million, of which $1.6 million was paid in cash at closing. The remainder will be paid over two years.
The following table summarizes the fair values of the consideration transferred, assets acquired and liabilities assumed, at acquisition date:
Fair value of consideration transferred:
Cash	$	1,500
Seller note payable for contingent consideration	2,490
Total	3,990
Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest	3,849
	$	7,839
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Cash	$	667
Accounts receivable	2,044
Other assets	96
Trade names and trademarks	204
Database content	835
Customer relationships	474
Non-competition agreements	79
Property and equipment	43
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(1,725		)
Total identifiable net assets	2,717
Goodwill	5,122
Total fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	7,839
The weighted average useful life of total amortizable intangible assets acquired is 8.5 years.
The acquisition of Augmentum includes a contingent consideration arrangement, that allowed for adjustment of payments based upon achievement of certain revenue targets over three years.
The fair value of contingent consideration and the fair value of noncontrolling interest, including the value of the put and the call options, is contingent upon the acquired business revenues, and was estimated through the use of the Monte Carlo model. These fair value measurements are based on significant inputs not observable in the market and thus represent a Level 3 measurement. These fair value measurements are based on (i) an assumed revenue forecast, (ii) an assumed discount rate of 6.5%, and (iii) assumed market volatility rate range of 10%-12.5% based on the volatility data for companies similar to Augmentum. The fair value of the note payable for contingent consideration recognized on the acquisition date was $2.5 million. There have been no changes in the assumptions used in the valuing of the contingent consideration.
Cheverny CEO Search, S.A.
On October 10, 2012, the Company completed an acquisition of Cheverny CEO Search, S.A., a Paris, France based search firm focused on executive recruiting. The first payment of $0.5 million was made in cash on the acquisition date, and a non-interest bearing seller note was issued for the remainder of the purchase price. The note was payable in two equal installments of $0.5 million each on July 12, 2013 and July 12, 2014. A portion of the total purchase price was contingent upon the continued employment certain shareholders of the acquiree. Therefore, the contingent portion of the purchase price was accounted for as compensation for post-combination services, recognized over the requisite service period using the graded-vesting method.
During the quarter ending March 31, 2013, the Company modified the terms of the Cheverny CEO Search, S.A. acquisition agreement, terminating all employment contingencies. As a result of the amendment, the Company recognized remaining post-combination compensation and incurred a non-recurring charge of $0.8 million relating to Cheverny CEO Search, S.A. post-combination compensation in the first quarter of 2013. The charge is included in compensation and benefits expenses in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2013.
Latin America
Effective January 2, 2012, the Company acquired CTPartners Latin America Inc., its independently-owned licensee that had been operating under the name of CTPartners in Latin America for the prior five years. The aggregate purchase price in the agreement was $10.5 million, which was paid in cash and the issuance of a non-interest bearing seller note for $5.3 million, due in equal installments of $2.6 million each on January 2, 2013 and January 2, 2014, respectively. A portion of the total purchase price was contingent upon the continued employment of certain key shareholders. The purchase agreement provides that the selling shareholders are required to repay to the Company up to the aggregate amount of $7.2 million if their employment terminates prior to the 36-month anniversary of the closing of the transaction. Therefore, the contingent portion of the purchase price was accounted for as compensation for post-combination services, and initially recognized over three years using the graded-vesting method. After accounting for a portion of the purchase price as post-combination compensation, the fair value of the consideration allocation to the assets and liabilities acquired was $3.0 million.
During the quarter ending March 31, 2013, the Company modified the terms of the Latin America acquisition agreement, terminating all employment contingencies. As a result of the amendment, the Company recognized the remaining post-combination compensation and incurred a non-recurring charge of $1.1 million relating to Latin America post-combination compensation in the first quarter of 2013. The charge is included in compensation and benefits expenses in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Accounts_Receivable

Accounts Receivable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable	Accounts Receivable
	The Company extends credit to customers under normal trade agreements. An allowance for doubtful accounts is established based upon several factors, including the age of the Company’s accounts receivable, historic loss experience, specific account analysis, as well as expectations of future collections based upon trends, financial viability of the client, and historic collection experience. The Company also provides a reserve for billing adjustments based upon historical experience. The allowance for doubtful accounts and billing adjustments amounted to $1.9 million and $1.5 million at December 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Leasehold_Improvements_and_Equ

Leasehold Improvements and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Leasehold Improvements and Equipment	Leasehold Improvements and Equipment
	The components of the leasehold improvements and equipment at December 31 are as follows:
		2014			2013
	Leasehold improvements	$	3,731		$	3,222
	Office furniture, fixtures and equipment	3,544			3,050
	Computer equipment and software	7,933			6,066
		15,208			12,338
	Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(9,527		)	(8,189		)
		$	5,681		$	4,149
	Depreciation and amortization expense relating to leasehold improvements and equipment for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $1.6 million, and for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $1.3 million.

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	Goodwill
	Changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	—
	Additions	5,289
	Exchange rate fluctuation	—
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	5,811
	Additions	6,926
	Exchange rate fluctuation	(948		)
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	11,789
	Intangible Assets
	The following is a summary of amortizable intangible assets at December 31, 2014:
			Amortizable Lives		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
	Amortized Intangible assets
	Trade names		2 years		$	999	$	320	$	679
	Developed technology		10 years		1,872		225		1,647
	Customer relationships		10 years		3,234		781		2,453
	Non-competition agreements		3 years		79		44		35
					$	6,184	$	1,370	$	4,814
	Unamortized Intangible Assets
	Trademarks								68
	Total Intangible Assets								$	4,882
	The following is a summary of amortizable intangible assets at December 31, 2013:
			Amortizable Lives		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
	Amortized Intangible assets
	Trade names		1 year		$	275	$	144	$	131
	Developed technology		10 years		1,095		101		994
	Customer Relationships		10 years		3,040		553		2,487
	Non-competition agreements		3 years		84		18		66
					$	4,494	$	816	$	3,678
	Unamortized Intangible Assets
	Trademarks								68
	Total Intangible Assets								$	3,746
	In 2013, due to changes in economic outlook for the acquired business of Cheverny CEO Search, the Company performed an impairment evaluation of its acquired intangible assets. The analysis utilized discounted cash flow methodology, and resulted in an impairment charge of $0.6 million to its intangible assets. Key assumptions used in the determination of fair value include management forecasts and a discount rate of 21%, which are Level 3 inputs.
	Total amortization expense of intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $0.8 million and $0.6 million, respectively. Estimated aggregate future amortization expense for the following five years and thereafter is as follows:
	Years ending December 31,		Estimated Aggregate
			Future Amortization
			Expense
	2015		$	929
	2016		800
	2017		507
	2018		507
	2019		507
	Thereafter		1,564
			$	4,814

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Long-Term Debt
	Line of Credit: The Company is a party to a credit and security agreement (the “Third Amended and Restated Credit and Security Agreement” or “Credit Agreement”) with a bank which includes a revolving credit facility. The Agreement, as amended, provides for the revolving credit facility to expire on August 31, 2016. Under the terms of the revolving credit facility, the Company may borrow an amount equal to the lesser of $20.0 million or the “Borrowing Base” (the Company’s eligible accounts receivable as defined in the Credit Agreement), with interest calculated at 275 basis points above the LIBOR rate as defined in the revolving credit agreement (the adjusted LIBOR rate), which was 2.9120% at December 31, 2014. The Company had $17.2 million borrowings on the revolving credit facility at December 31, 2014 and no borrowings at December 31, 2013. Additionally, the Company has issued letters of credit related to office lease agreements secured by the Credit Agreement in the amounts of $4.6 million as of December 31, 2014 and $3.3 million as of December 31, 2013. Available borrowings under the revolving credit facility were $2.8 million at December 31, 2014, and $14.0 million at December 31, 2013.
	Notes Payable
	Long-term debt consists of the following at December 31:
		Year Ended December 31
		2014			2013
	Notes payable - redemption of members’ units	$	157		$	310
	Notes payable - seller financed acquisitions	7,581			5,637
	Note payable - other	91			110
		7,829			6,057
	Less current portion of long-term debt	4,280			4,762
		$	3,549		$	1,295
	The schedule for future payments to be made on long-term debt as of December 31, 2014, is as follows:
	2015	$	4,279
	2016	2,335
	2017	1,215
		$	7,829
	Notes Payable — Redemption of Members’ Units: Prior to the conversion from a limited liability company to a corporation, the Company periodically purchased member units from former members, with payment in the form of notes, payable over 5 years. The total due on these notes amounted to $0.2 million and $0.3 million at December 31, 2014, and 2013, respectively. The interest on the notes ranges from 2.66% to 5.00%. The carrying value of notes payable approximates its fair value.
	Notes Payable — Seller Financed Acquisitions: During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company completed three acquisitions, and during the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company completed two acquisitions, as further described in Note 2. Purchase price for acquisitions was, in part, financed through seller notes.
	In conjunction with the acquisition of Neumann, the Company recorded a note payable to the seller. The fair value of the note as of December 31, 2014 is $1.7 million. The note is payable in three annual installments.
	In conjunction with the acquisition of Park Brown, the Company recorded a note payable to the seller in connection with contingent consideration. The note was recorded at fair value at acquisition, and is re-measured every reporting period, as further described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements. As of December 31, 2014, $1.2 million is outstanding, payable in three installments on July 1 of 2015, 2016 and 2017.
	In conjunction with the acquisition of Johnson, the Company recorded a note payable to the seller in connection with the contingent consideration. The note was recorded at fair value at acquisition, and is re-measured every reporting period, as further described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements. During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company re-valued contingent consideration based on projected results of Johnson, which resulted in write-down of the note payable. As of December 31, 2014, the fair value of the note was $1.4 million, payable in three installments on March 1 of 2015, 2016 and 2017.
	In conjunction with the acquisition of Augmentum, in 2013 the Company recorded a note payable to the seller, representing the contingent purchase price. During third quarter of 2014, the Company acquired the remaining 49% interest, and recorded an increase in note payable for the additional interest acquired. The note was recorded at fair value at acquisition, and is re-measured every reporting period, as further described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements. As of December 31, 2014, $3.1 million is outstanding, payable in two installments on August 31, 2015 and August 31, 2016.
	The Company recorded a note payable associated with Taylor Consultancy acquisition. The note was recorded at fair value of contingent consideration at acquisition, and revalued every reporting period. Taylor Consultancy outperformed the initial projections, resulting in revaluation of contingent consideration, and an adjustment to increase the fair value of the note payable as of December 31, 2014. A payment of $0.2 million was made in the fourth quarter, resulting in the note payable balance of $0.2 million as of December 31, 2014.
	Fair value of seller financed notes payable is estimated by discounting the associated cash flows using the interest rate available to the Company. The fair value of notes payable is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The significant unobservable input used in fair value measurement of the notes payable is projected revenue stream. Significant increases or decreases in revenue generated by acquired companies would result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. A change in the revenue assumption is accompanied by a directionally similar change in fair value of notes payable.
	Table below summarizes changes in fair value of notes payable.
		12/31/13		New notes			Payments			Fair value adjustment (Level 3)			Exchange rate fluctuation			12/31/2014 Balance
	Seller financing notes	$	5,637	$	10,213		$	(7,062	)	$	(500	)	$	(707	)	$	7,581

Commitments

Commitments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments	Commitments
	The Company is obligated under lease arrangements for office space expiring in various years through 2019. Future annual required payments as of December 31, 2014, are as follows:
		Office
		Space
	2015	$	10,193
	2016	7,880
	2017	6,264
	2018	3,160
	2019	2,548
	Thereafter	5,659
		$	35,704
	Rent expense is included in the general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and is summarized as follows:
		Year ended December 31, 2014		Year ended December 31, 2013
	Rent expense	$	10,544	$	8,277

ShareBased_Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation
	Restricted Shares - The purpose of the 2010 equity incentive plan is to promote the interests of the Company and our stockholders by (i) attracting, retaining and motivating employees, non-employee directors and independent contractors (including prospective employees), (ii) motivating such individuals to achieve long-term Company goals and to further align their interest with those of the Company’s stockholders by providing incentive compensation opportunities tied to the performance of the common stock of the Company and (iii) promoting increased ownership of our common stock by such individuals. Subject to adjustment for changes in capitalization, the maximum aggregate number of shares of our common stock that may be delivered pursuant to awards granted under the 2010 equity incentive plan is $1.0 million.
	A summary of the Company’s common stock subject to vesting provisions as of December 31, 2014, is presented below:
		Common		Weighted-
				Average
				Grant-Date
	Non-Vested Common Stock	Stock		Fair Value
	Non-vested common stock at December 31, 2013	227,159		$	5.11
	Granted	12,780		$	11.34
	Vested	(103,849	)	$	6.48
	Forfeited	—		$	—
	Non-vested common stock at December 31, 2014	136,090		$	4.74
	Total share-based compensation expense related to vested shares was $0.4 million for the year ending December 31, 2014, and $0.6 million for the year ending December 31, 2013.
	As of December 31, 2014, there was $0.7 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to shares subject to vesting provisions granted under the plan. This expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.29 years.
	In the first quarter of 2013, the Company granted an award subject to recapture provisions. Recapture provisions allow the Company to recapture a portion of stock if certain service conditions are not met. A summary of the Company's common stock subject to recapture provisions as of December 31, 2014 is presented below:
		Common		Weighted-
				Average
				Grant-Date
	Common Stock Subject to Recapture	Stock		Fair Value
	Non-vested common stock at December 31, 2013	7,019		$	4.7
	Granted	—		$	—
	Expiration of recapture provision	(2,340	)	$	4.7
	Forfeited	—		$	—
	Common stock subject to recapture at December 31, 2014	4,679		$	4.7
	Total share-based compensation expense related to common stock subject to recapture was $11,000 for the year ending December 31, 2014 and $11,000 for the year ending December 31, 2013. As of December 31, 2014, unrecognized compensation expense related to shares subject to recapture provisions granted under the plan was de minimis.
	Non-qualified Stock Options — In April 2014 and 2013 and December 2011, the Company authorized and granted 105,500, 94,100 and 102,500 stock options to various employees under its 2010 Equity Incentive Plan. All options have an exercise price that is equal to the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the grant date. Options are subject to ratable vesting over a three year period, and compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.
	A summary of the Company’s non-qualified stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2014, is presented below:
		Number of		Weighted			Weighted	Aggregate
		Non-		Average			Average	Intrinsic
		qualified		Exercise			Remaining	Value
		Stock		Price			Contractual
		Options		Per Share			Term (in
							years)
	Outstanding on December 31, 2013	195,600		$	4.34		8.6	$	—
	Granted	105,500		10.4			9.3	—
	Exercised	(11,867	)	4.61			—	—
	Expired	—		—			—	—
	Forfeited	(1,500	)	4.65			—	—
	Outstanding on December 31, 2014	287,733		6.55			8.2	$	2
	Exercisable on December 31, 2014	119,833		$	4.88		—	$	—
	The aggregate intrinsic value is based upon the Company’s closing stock price of $15.19 at December 31, 2014. The compensation expense related to the options was $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 and $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. As of December 31, 2014, there was $0.5 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested non-qualified stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average of 2.1 years.
		Year Ended			Year Ended
		December 31, 2014			31-Dec-13
	Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted	$	5.16		$	3.25
	Total grant date fair value of stock options vested	$	125		$	79
	Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$	190		$	—
	The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions.
		Year Ended		Year Ended
		December 31,  2014		December 31,  2013
	Expected life (in years)	6		6
	Risk-free interest rate	1.87	%	0.93	%
	Expected volatility	50.26	%	47.25	%
	Expected dividend yield	—		—
	The expected term of the option life is based on a simplified method calculated as the sum of the vesting term and original contract term divided by two. The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield currently available on U.S. Treasury zero coupon issues with a remaining term equal to the expected option life. The expected volatility is based on the average volatility for similar publicly traded companies corresponding to the expected life of the option because the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock does not cover the period equal to the expected life of the options.
	Employee Stock Purchase Program - The stock discount purchase program allows selected employees to purchase up to $0.1 million of the Company's stock in lieu of cash bonuses, at a 15% discount to the NYSE MKT trading price of those shares. Shares are subject to ratable vesting over a three-year period, and compensation expense relating to the discount is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. A summary of the Company's employee stock purchase program as of December 31, 2014 is presented below:
		Common		Weighted-
				Average
				Grant-Date
	Employee Stock Purchase Program	Stock		Fair Value
	Non-vested common stock at December 31, 2013	128,429		$	4.09
	Granted	—		$	—
	Vested	(50,962	)	4.25
	Forfeited	—		$	—
	Non-vested common stock at December 31, 2014	77,467		3.98
Compensation expense relating to the stock purchase discount program was $38,000 for the year ended December 31, 2014 and $31,000 for the year ended December 31, 2013. As of December 31, 2014, there was $32,000 of unrecognized compensation expense related to shares subject to vesting provisions granted under the stock purchase discount program. This expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.13 years.

Basic_and_Diluted_Earnings_Per

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
	A reconciliation of the amounts used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computation is shown in the following table.
		Year Ended December 31
		2014		2013 (1)
	Numerator
	Net income (loss) attributable to the Company	$	3,307	$	(1,632	)
	Denominator
	Basic weighted-average common shares	7,213,345		7,055,734
	Effect of stock options and restricted stock (1)	276,207		—
	Diluted weighted-average common shares	7,489,552		7,055,734
	Basic income (loss) per common share	$	0.46	$	(0.23	)
	Diluted income (loss) per common share	$	0.44	$	(0.23	)
	-1	For the year ended December 31, 2013, 296,732 restricted shares and 133,923 stock options are excluded as they are anti-dilutive to the net loss per common share.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	The Company is subject to income taxes in all jurisdictions where it operates. For US tax purposes, with the exception of Neumann the Company has made an election to include the income or loss of its global subsidiaries in the consolidated US tax return. The Company pays US tax on its worldwide income, reduced by income tax credits for foreign income taxes incurred.
	Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.
	Significant components of the Company’s deferred income taxes consist of the following:
		December 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	5,278		$	4,147
	Accounts receivable (net)	712			573
	Foreign tax credits	178			932
	Share-based compensation	233			617
	Goodwill	2,720			2,604
	Foreign currency	739			806
	Intangible assets	350			844
	Other	230			—
	Gross deferred tax assets	10,440			10,523
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Other current assets	(1,557		)	(1,388		)
	Depreciation	(413		)	(469		)
	Gross deferred tax liabilities	(1,970		)	(1,857		)
	Net deferred tax asset	$	8,470		$	8,666
	The deferred tax amounts have been classified in the December 31, 2014 and 2013 consolidated balance sheets as follows:
		2014			2013
	Current assets	$	4,829		$	3,184
	Long-term assets	3,641			5,482
		$	8,470		$	8,666
	The expense/(benefit) from income taxes is as follows:
		Year			Year
		ended			ended
		December 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Current
	Federal	$	1,457		$	1,061
	State and local	427			114
	Deferred
	Federal	255			(2,247		)
	State and local	(58		)	(43		)
	Total expense/(benefit) for income taxes	$	2,081		$	(1,115	)
	A reconciliation of the benefit from income taxes for 2014 and 2013 to income taxes at the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate of 34.0% is as follows:
		Year			Year
		ended			ended
		December 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Income tax benefit at the statutory U.S. federal rate	$	1,832		$	(981	)
	State tax provision, net of federal tax benefit	243			75
	Tax effect of permanent tax differences	23			(51		)
	Research credits	(100		)	—
	Tax effect of earnings in unconsolidated foreign subsidiary	87			—
	Other	(4		)	(158		)
		$	2,081		$	(1,115	)

Enterprise_Geographic_Concentr

Enterprise Geographic Concentrations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Enterprise Geographic Concentrations	Enterprise Geographic Concentrations
	The Company operates in four principal geographic regions: North America, EMEA, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The revenue and capital expenditures, by region, for the year ended December 31, 2014, and 2013, are as follows:
		Year ended		Year ended
		December 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Revenue
	North America	$	100,251	$	78,140
	EMEA	42,830		32,610
	Asia Pacific	13,483		6,982
	Latin America	15,969		12,546
	Net revenue before reimbursable expenses	172,533		130,278
	Reimbursable expenses	4,290		4,002
	Total	$	176,823	$	134,280
	Identifiable assets by geographic concentrations are as follows:
		December  31,		December  31,
		2014		2013
	Identifiable Assets
	North America	$	34,199	$	34,006
	EMEA	21,398		13,979
	Asia Pacific	7,937		3,562
	Latin America	10,706		6,322
	Global Operations Support	1,447		1,316
	Total	$	75,687	$	59,185
	Goodwill and other intangible assets, net:
	Latin America	$	1,993	$	2,553
	EMEA	8,709		7,004
	Asia Pacific	5,968		—
	Total	$	16,670	$	9,557

Reorganization

Reorganization	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Reorganization	Reorganization
	In the third quarter of 2012, the Company’s management initiated a plan to reorganize its operations resulting in certain organizational changes in its Canadian and EMEA locations. The plan consists of a workforce reorganization, and elimination of redundant or unneeded positions, which will allow the Company to combine business operations in certain geographic locations and serve our clients more efficiently. During 2013, the Company expanded its reorganization efforts globally, eliminating certain functions. The Company recognized $0.8 million of reorganization related charges for the years ended December 31, 2013, which are included in compensation and benefits expense and general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
	The following table summarizes the major components of the reorganization charge:
		Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Severance and other employee related costs	$	553
	Foreign currency translation	86
	General and administrative costs	$	143
	Total	$	782
	Reorganization charges by geographic location were as follows:
		Year Ended December 31, 2013
	North America	$	471
	EMEA	281
	Asia Pacific	$	30
	Total	$	782
	Changes in reorganization reserves related to the restructuring plan described above for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, are as follows:
		Severance and other
		employee related costs
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	152
	Reorganization charges	$	782
	Cash payments	$	(728	)
	Non-cash charges	$	(48	)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	158
	Reorganization charges	—
	Cash payments	$	(158	)
	Non-cash charges	$	—
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	—

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events
	On February 4, 2015, the Company completed a sale of common shares in a public, underwritten offering. The Company sold 1,454,059 shares at $3.44 per share. Net proceeds from the offering totaled approximately $4.2 million.
	On April 8, 2015, the Company entered into and amendment of the credit line agreement and a $12.5 million aggregate principal amount second-lien note purchase agreement (the “Note Purchase Agreement”) with a publicly traded insurance company and an affiliate thereof. The notes are issuable in two tranches of $6.25 million. The first tranche closed on April 14, 2015, and the second tranche of $6.25 million is scheduled to close 90 days after the first funding, subject to certain conditions set forth in the Note Purchase Agreement. The notes bear interest at an adjusted LIBOR rate (as defined in the Note Purchase Agreement) which is currently approximately 12%, and mature in 2020.

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign1

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation	The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CTPartners Executive Search Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Concentration of Risk	The Company maintains balances at financial institutions which may, at times, exceed amounts federally insured in the U.S. and foreign countries. No losses have been incurred on such deposits.
Revenue Recognition	Substantially all revenue is derived from fees for professional services related to executive search services. Revenue before reimbursements of direct expenses (“net revenue”) consists of: retainer fees; indirect expenses billed to clients; supplemental fees (fees contractually due to the Company if the actual compensation of the placed candidate exceeds the estimated compensation on which the retainer fee was based or the client hires other candidates presented by the Company for positions not related to the original search assignment). Retainer fees and indirect expenses from executive search engagements are recognized when earned and realizable, typically over the expected average period of performance in proportion to the estimated effort incurred to fulfill our obligations under the engagements. Any supplemental fees, resulting from actual compensation of the placed candidate exceeding the estimated compensation, are recognized upon the occurrence of the event triggering the payment of a supplemental fee.
Reimbursements	The Company incurs out-of-pocket expenses that are generally reimbursed by its clients, which are accounted for as revenue in its consolidated statements of operations.
Accounts Receivable	The Company extends credit to customers under normal trade agreements. An allowance for doubtful accounts is established based upon several factors, including the age of the Company’s accounts receivable, historic loss experience, specific account analysis, as well as expectations of future collections based upon trends, financial viability of the client, and historic collection experience. The Company also provides a reserve for billing adjustments based upon historical experience.
Leasehold Improvements and Equipment	Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the useful life of equipment, or in the case of leasehold improvements, the shorter of the life of the improvement or the length of the lease as follows:
	Leasehold improvements	3-10 years
	Office furniture, fixtures and equipment	5-7 years
	Computer equipment and software	3-5 years
	Leasehold improvements and equipment are carried at cost less allowances for depreciation and amortization. Ordinary maintenance and repairs are charged against earnings when incurred. Additions and major repairs are capitalized if they extend the useful life of the related asset.
Deferred Rent	The Company recognizes rent expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Deferred rent is recognized for the excess of rental expense over rental payments.
Share-Based Compensation	The Company has an equity incentive plan under which the Board of Directors may grant restricted stock or stock options to employees and consultants. Share based compensation cost is measured on the grant date fair value of the award, and recognized in the financial statements over the requisite service period.
Income Taxes	The Company’s subsidiaries are subject to entity-level income taxes in their respective foreign jurisdictions. For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Company has made an election to include the income or loss of its global subsidiaries in the consolidated US tax return, except for Neumann Leadership Holding (Neumann). CTPartners pays US federal income tax on its worldwide income, excluding Neumann, reduced by income tax credits for foreign income taxes incurred. The income tax for Neumann companies is paid in local jurisdictions.
	Deferred taxes are provided on a liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences, tax credit carryforwards and deferred liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax basis. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.
	Management evaluated the Company’s tax positions and concluded that the Company had taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the consolidated financial statements. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to tax examinations by the U.S. federal, state or local tax authorities for years prior to 2010. When and if applicable, potential interest and penalty costs are accrued as incurred, with expenses recognized in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations. For non-US locations, the Company is no longer subject to audit examinations prior to 2010, except for the United Kingdom which extends to 2005. When and if applicable, potential interest and penalty costs are accrued as incurred, with expenses recognized in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
Foreign Currency Translations	The Company generally designates the local currency for all its foreign subsidiaries as the functional currency, except for Venezuela, as discussed below. Accordingly, assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated at the exchange rate in effect at each period. The results of operations are translated at the average monthly rate of exchange. Translation adjustments arising from the use of differing exchange rates from period to period are recorded as part of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Gains and losses from transactions denominated in non-functional currency are included in operating results for the period.
Financial Instruments	Cash is stated at cost, which approximates fair market value. The carrying value for account receivables, accounts payable, and other accrued liabilities reasonably approximates fair market value due to the nature of the financial instruments and the short term nature of the item. In 2014, the Company recorded three notes payable to seller in connection with acquiring Neumann, Park Brown and Johnson. In 2013, the Company recorded two additional notes payable to seller in connection with acquisition of Augmentum and Taylor Consulting. These notes were recorded at fair value at the time of acquisition
Fair Value	The Company measures the fair values in accordance with accounting guidance that defines fair value, provides guidance for measuring fair value and requires certain disclosures. The guidance also discusses valuation techniques, such as the market approach (comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flow) and the cost approach (cost to replace the service capacity of an asset or replacement cost). The guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The following is a brief description of those three levels:
	•	Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.
	•	Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.
	•	Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions.
	The inputs used in the fair value measurement should be from the highest level available. In instances where the measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement will fall within the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
Goodwill	Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, if any. The goodwill impairment test compares the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill of the reporting unit would be considered impaired. To measure the amount of the impairment loss, the implied fair value of a reporting unit's goodwill is compared to the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit's goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is indicated. The Company conducted its annual goodwill impairment evaluation as of December 31, 2014. For this test, the fair value of the Company's relevant reporting unit is determined using a combination of valuation techniques, including a discounted cash flow methodology. The discounted cash flow approach is dependent on a number of factors, including estimates of future market growth and trends, forecasted revenue and costs, and the appropriate discount rates. The completion of the first step of the goodwill impairment indicated that the fair value of the reporting unit exceeded its carrying amount.
Intangible Assets	Intangible assets primarily consist of customer relationships, developed technology and trademarks, and are recorded at their estimated fair value at the date of acquisition. Customer relationships and developed technology are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives of 10 years. Certain trademarks are considered indefinite-lived intangible assets, and must be tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if the events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired.
Reclassifications	Certain items in the 2013 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2014 presentation.

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign2

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Leasehold Improvements and Equipment	Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the useful life of equipment, or in the case of leasehold improvements, the shorter of the life of the improvement or the length of the lease as follows:
	Leasehold improvements	3-10 years
	Office furniture, fixtures and equipment	5-7 years
	Computer equipment and software	3-5 years
	The components of the leasehold improvements and equipment at December 31 are as follows:
		2014			2013
	Leasehold improvements	$	3,731		$	3,222
	Office furniture, fixtures and equipment	3,544			3,050
	Computer equipment and software	7,933			6,066
		15,208			12,338
	Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(9,527		)	(8,189		)
		$	5,681		$	4,149
Schedule of Gains (Losses), Foreign Currency Translation	Gains and losses from transactions denominated in non-functional currency are included in operating results for the period. For 2014 and 2013, net foreign currency gains (losses) included in net income/loss were :
		Year Ended			Year Ended
		December 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Net foreign currency gain/(loss)	$	(1,093	)	$	(1,139	)
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	The Company’s accumulated other comprehensive (loss), net of tax, is comprised of, and related to, the following:
		December 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2,121		)	(1,088		)
	Other	(187		)	(187		)
		$	(2,308	)	$	(1,275	)

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of business acquisitions	The following table summarizes the preliminary fair values of the consideration transferred, assets acquired and liabilities assumed, at acquisition date:
	Fair value of consideration transferred:
	Cash	$	1,525
	Seller note payable for contingent consideration	1,745
	Total	$	3,270
	The following table summarizes the fair values of the consideration transferred, assets acquired and liabilities assumed, at acquisition date:
	Fair value of consideration transferred:
	Cash	$	1,500
	Seller note payable for contingent consideration	2,490
	Total	3,990
	Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest	3,849
		$	7,839
	The following table summarizes the fair values of the consideration transferred, assets acquired and liabilities assumed, at acquisition date:
	Fair value of consideration transferred:
	Cash	$	2,336
	Seller note payable for contingent consideration	2,523
	Total	$	4,859
	The following table summarizes the preliminary fair values of the consideration transferred, assets acquired and liabilities assumed, at acquisition date:
	Fair value of consideration transferred:
	Cash paid	$	923
	Seller note payable for contingent consideration	2,096
	Total	$	3,019
Schedule of fair value of consideration paid and assets acquired
	Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
	Cash	$	706
	Accounts receivable	1,293
	Other assets	51
	Trade names and trademarks	522
	Database content	447
	Deferred post-combination compensation	769
	Property and equipment	233
	Accrued compensation expense	(1,172		)
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(671		)
	Total identifiable net assets	2,178
	Goodwill	1,092
	Total fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	3,270
	Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
	Accounts receivable	$	380
	Other assets	53
	Trade names and trademarks	189
	Database content	321
	Customer relationships	227
	Property and equipment	187
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(251		)
	Total identifiable net assets	1,106
	Goodwill	3,753
	Total fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	4,859
	Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
	Cash	$	667
	Accounts receivable	2,044
	Other assets	96
	Trade names and trademarks	204
	Database content	835
	Customer relationships	474
	Non-competition agreements	79
	Property and equipment	43
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(1,725		)
	Total identifiable net assets	2,717
	Goodwill	5,122
	Total fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	7,839
	Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
	Cash	$	714
	Accounts receivable	328
	Other assets	109
	Trade names and trademarks	67
	Database content	141
	Customer relationships	402
	Property and equipment	18
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(465		)
	Total identifiable net assets	1,314
	Goodwill	1,705
	Total fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed	$	3,019
Summary of pro forma unaudited total revenues and net income of the combined entity	The total revenues and net income attributable to the acquisition, since the acquisition date, included in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31, 2014
	Total Revenues	$	2,040
	Net Income/(Loss)	$	560
	The amounts of revenue and net loss related to the acquisition that are included in our consolidated statements of operations and the pro forma financial information as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2013, are presented in the following table. This pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of what our actual results of operations would have been had the acquisition happened at such time.
	Pro forma unaudited total revenues and net income of the combined entity had the acquisition date been January 1, 2013 are as follows:
			Year ended
			2014(1)			2013(2)
	Total Revenues		$	178,470		$	136,788
	Net Income/(Loss)		$	3,815		$	(1,270	)
	(1) Pro forma net income/loss for the year ended December 31, 2014 is adjusted to exclude $0.3 million of acquisition costs and to include 0.1 million of amortization costs.
	(2) Pro forma net income/loss for the year ended December 31, 2013 is adjusted to include 0.2 million of amortization costs.
	The total revenues and net income attributable to the acquisition, since the acquisition date, included in the consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended December 31, 2014 are as follows:
		Year Ended
		31-Dec-14
	Total Revenues	$	3,547
	Net Income/(Loss)	$	(917	)
	The amounts of revenue and net loss related to the acquisition that are included in our consolidated statements of operations and the pro forma financial information as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2013, are presented in the following table. This pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of what our actual results of operations would have been had the acquisition happened at such time.
	Pro forma unaudited total revenues and net income/loss of the combined entity had the acquisition date been January 1, 2013 are as follows:
		Nine Months Ended
		30-Sep
		2014(1)			2013(2)
	Total Revenues	$	178,224		$	142,656
	Net Income/(Loss)	$	3,210		$	(1,907	)
	(1) Pro forma net income for the year ended December 31, 2014 is adjusted to exclude $0.6 million of acquisition costs.
	The total revenues and net income attributable to the acquisition, since the acquisition date, included in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31, 2014
	Total Revenues	$	567
	Net Income/(Loss)	$	(256	)
	The amounts of revenue and net loss related to the acquisition that are included in our consolidated statements of operations and the pro forma financial information as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2013, are presented in the following table. This pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of what our actual results of operations would have been had the acquisition happened at such time.
	Pro forma unaudited total revenues and net income of the combined entity had the acquisition date been January 1, 2013 are as follows:
		Year Ended December 31
		2014(1)			2013(2)
	Total Revenues	$	186,493		$	142,504
	Net Income	$	3,038		$	(2,921	)
	(1) Pro forma net income for the year ended December 31, 2014 is adjusted to exclude $0.6 million of acquisition costs and to include $0.4 million of amortization costs.
	(2) Pro forma net income for the year ended December 31, 2013 is adjusted to to include $0.8 million of amortization costs.

Leasehold_Improvements_and_Equ1

Leasehold Improvements and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Leasehold improvements and equipment	Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the useful life of equipment, or in the case of leasehold improvements, the shorter of the life of the improvement or the length of the lease as follows:
	Leasehold improvements	3-10 years
	Office furniture, fixtures and equipment	5-7 years
	Computer equipment and software	3-5 years
	The components of the leasehold improvements and equipment at December 31 are as follows:
		2014			2013
	Leasehold improvements	$	3,731		$	3,222
	Office furniture, fixtures and equipment	3,544			3,050
	Computer equipment and software	7,933			6,066
		15,208			12,338
	Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(9,527		)	(8,189		)
		$	5,681		$	4,149

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of goodwill	Changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	—
	Additions	5,289
	Exchange rate fluctuation	—
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	5,811
	Additions	6,926
	Exchange rate fluctuation	(948		)
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	11,789
Summary of intangible assets	The following is a summary of amortizable intangible assets at December 31, 2014:
			Amortizable Lives		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
	Amortized Intangible assets
	Trade names		2 years		$	999	$	320	$	679
	Developed technology		10 years		1,872		225		1,647
	Customer relationships		10 years		3,234		781		2,453
	Non-competition agreements		3 years		79		44		35
					$	6,184	$	1,370	$	4,814
	Unamortized Intangible Assets
	Trademarks								68
	Total Intangible Assets								$	4,882
	The following is a summary of amortizable intangible assets at December 31, 2013:
			Amortizable Lives		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
	Amortized Intangible assets
	Trade names		1 year		$	275	$	144	$	131
	Developed technology		10 years		1,095		101		994
	Customer Relationships		10 years		3,040		553		2,487
	Non-competition agreements		3 years		84		18		66
					$	4,494	$	816	$	3,678
	Unamortized Intangible Assets
	Trademarks								68
	Total Intangible Assets								$	3,746
Summary of estimated aggregate future amortization expense	Estimated aggregate future amortization expense for the following five years and thereafter is as follows:
	Years ending December 31,		Estimated Aggregate
			Future Amortization
			Expense
	2015		$	929
	2016		800
	2017		507
	2018		507
	2019		507
	Thereafter		1,564
			$	4,814

LongTerm_Debt_Tables

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments	Long-term debt consists of the following at December 31:
		Year Ended December 31
		2014			2013
	Notes payable - redemption of members’ units	$	157		$	310
	Notes payable - seller financed acquisitions	7,581			5,637
	Note payable - other	91			110
		7,829			6,057
	Less current portion of long-term debt	4,280			4,762
		$	3,549		$	1,295
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	The schedule for future payments to be made on long-term debt as of December 31, 2014, is as follows:
	2015	$	4,279
	2016	2,335
	2017	1,215
		$	7,829
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Notes Payable	Table below summarizes changes in fair value of notes payable.
		12/31/13		New notes			Payments			Fair value adjustment (Level 3)			Exchange rate fluctuation			12/31/2014 Balance
	Seller financing notes	$	5,637	$	10,213		$	(7,062	)	$	(500	)	$	(707	)	$	7,581

Commitments_Tables

Commitments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of future minimum payments due	Future annual required payments as of December 31, 2014, are as follows:
		Office
		Space
	2015	$	10,193
	2016	7,880
	2017	6,264
	2018	3,160
	2019	2,548
	Thereafter	5,659
		$	35,704
Schedule of rent expense	Rent expense is included in the general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and is summarized as follows:
		Year ended December 31, 2014		Year ended December 31, 2013
	Rent expense	$	10,544	$	8,277

ShareBased_Compensation_Tables

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Non-Vested Common Stock	A summary of the Company’s common stock subject to vesting provisions as of December 31, 2014, is presented below:
		Common		Weighted-
				Average
				Grant-Date
	Non-Vested Common Stock	Stock		Fair Value
	Non-vested common stock at December 31, 2013	227,159		$	5.11
	Granted	12,780		$	11.34
	Vested	(103,849	)	$	6.48
	Forfeited	—		$	—
	Non-vested common stock at December 31, 2014	136,090		$	4.74
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options Subject to Recapture, Activity	A summary of the Company's common stock subject to recapture provisions as of December 31, 2014 is presented below:
		Common		Weighted-
				Average
				Grant-Date
	Common Stock Subject to Recapture	Stock		Fair Value
	Non-vested common stock at December 31, 2013	7,019		$	4.7
	Granted	—		$	—
	Expiration of recapture provision	(2,340	)	$	4.7
	Forfeited	—		$	—
	Common stock subject to recapture at December 31, 2014	4,679		$	4.7
Non-Qualified Stock Option Activity	A summary of the Company's employee stock purchase program as of December 31, 2014 is presented below:
		Common		Weighted-
				Average
				Grant-Date
	Employee Stock Purchase Program	Stock		Fair Value
	Non-vested common stock at December 31, 2013	128,429		$	4.09
	Granted	—		$	—
	Vested	(50,962	)	4.25
	Forfeited	—		$	—
	Non-vested common stock at December 31, 2014	77,467		3.98
	A summary of the Company’s non-qualified stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2014, is presented below:
		Number of		Weighted			Weighted	Aggregate
		Non-		Average			Average	Intrinsic
		qualified		Exercise			Remaining	Value
		Stock		Price			Contractual
		Options		Per Share			Term (in
							years)
	Outstanding on December 31, 2013	195,600		$	4.34		8.6	$	—
	Granted	105,500		10.4			9.3	—
	Exercised	(11,867	)	4.61			—	—
	Expired	—		—			—	—
	Forfeited	(1,500	)	4.65			—	—
	Outstanding on December 31, 2014	287,733		6.55			8.2	$	2
	Exercisable on December 31, 2014	119,833		$	4.88		—	$	—
Schedule of Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, Total Grant Date Fair Value, and Intrinsic Value	As of December 31, 2014, there was $0.5 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested non-qualified stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average of 2.1 years.
		Year Ended			Year Ended
		December 31, 2014			31-Dec-13
	Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted	$	5.16		$	3.25
	Total grant date fair value of stock options vested	$	125		$	79
	Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$	190		$	—
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions	The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following assumptions.
		Year Ended		Year Ended
		December 31,  2014		December 31,  2013
	Expected life (in years)	6		6
	Risk-free interest rate	1.87	%	0.93	%
	Expected volatility	50.26	%	47.25	%
	Expected dividend yield	—		—

Basic_and_Diluted_Earnings_Per1

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of the amounts used in the basic and diluted earnings per share	A reconciliation of the amounts used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computation is shown in the following table.
		Year Ended December 31
		2014		2013 (1)
	Numerator
	Net income (loss) attributable to the Company	$	3,307	$	(1,632	)
	Denominator
	Basic weighted-average common shares	7,213,345		7,055,734
	Effect of stock options and restricted stock (1)	276,207		—
	Diluted weighted-average common shares	7,489,552		7,055,734
	Basic income (loss) per common share	$	0.46	$	(0.23	)
	Diluted income (loss) per common share	$	0.44	$	(0.23	)
	-1	For the year ended December 31, 2013, 296,732 restricted shares and 133,923 stock options are excluded as they are anti-dilutive to the net loss per common share.

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred tax classification	Significant components of the Company’s deferred income taxes consist of the following:
		December 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	5,278		$	4,147
	Accounts receivable (net)	712			573
	Foreign tax credits	178			932
	Share-based compensation	233			617
	Goodwill	2,720			2,604
	Foreign currency	739			806
	Intangible assets	350			844
	Other	230			—
	Gross deferred tax assets	10,440			10,523
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Other current assets	(1,557		)	(1,388		)
	Depreciation	(413		)	(469		)
	Gross deferred tax liabilities	(1,970		)	(1,857		)
	Net deferred tax asset	$	8,470		$	8,666
	The deferred tax amounts have been classified in the December 31, 2014 and 2013 consolidated balance sheets as follows:
		2014			2013
	Current assets	$	4,829		$	3,184
	Long-term assets	3,641			5,482
		$	8,470		$	8,666
Deferred income taxes	The expense/(benefit) from income taxes is as follows:
		Year			Year
		ended			ended
		December 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Current
	Federal	$	1,457		$	1,061
	State and local	427			114
	Deferred
	Federal	255			(2,247		)
	State and local	(58		)	(43		)
	Total expense/(benefit) for income taxes	$	2,081		$	(1,115	)
Income tax rate reconciliation	A reconciliation of the benefit from income taxes for 2014 and 2013 to income taxes at the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate of 34.0% is as follows:
		Year			Year
		ended			ended
		December 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Income tax benefit at the statutory U.S. federal rate	$	1,832		$	(981	)
	State tax provision, net of federal tax benefit	243			75
	Tax effect of permanent tax differences	23			(51		)
	Research credits	(100		)	—
	Tax effect of earnings in unconsolidated foreign subsidiary	87			—
	Other	(4		)	(158		)
		$	2,081		$	(1,115	)

Enterprise_Geographic_Concentr1

Enterprise Geographic Concentrations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary of revenue, operating income (loss), depreciation and amortization, and capital expenditures	The revenue and capital expenditures, by region, for the year ended December 31, 2014, and 2013, are as follows:
		Year ended		Year ended
		December 31,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Revenue
	North America	$	100,251	$	78,140
	EMEA	42,830		32,610
	Asia Pacific	13,483		6,982
	Latin America	15,969		12,546
	Net revenue before reimbursable expenses	172,533		130,278
	Reimbursable expenses	4,290		4,002
	Total	$	176,823	$	134,280
Identifiable assets by geographic concentrations	Identifiable assets by geographic concentrations are as follows:
		December  31,		December  31,
		2014		2013
	Identifiable Assets
	North America	$	34,199	$	34,006
	EMEA	21,398		13,979
	Asia Pacific	7,937		3,562
	Latin America	10,706		6,322
	Global Operations Support	1,447		1,316
	Total	$	75,687	$	59,185
	Goodwill and other intangible assets, net:
	Latin America	$	1,993	$	2,553
	EMEA	8,709		7,004
	Asia Pacific	5,968		—
	Total	$	16,670	$	9,557

Reorganization_Tables

Reorganization (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Reorganization charges by geographic location	The following table summarizes the major components of the reorganization charge:
		Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Severance and other employee related costs	$	553
	Foreign currency translation	86
	General and administrative costs	$	143
	Total	$	782
	Reorganization charges by geographic location were as follows:
		Year Ended December 31, 2013
	North America	$	471
	EMEA	281
	Asia Pacific	$	30
	Total	$	782
Major components of reorganization charge	Changes in reorganization reserves related to the restructuring plan described above for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, are as follows:
		Severance and other
		employee related costs
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	152
	Reorganization charges	$	782
	Cash payments	$	(728	)
	Non-cash charges	$	(48	)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	158
	Reorganization charges	—
	Cash payments	$	(158	)
	Non-cash charges	$	—
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	—

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign3

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Leasehold improvements and equipment useful lives	3 years
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Leasehold improvements and equipment useful lives	10 years
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Leasehold improvements and equipment useful lives	5 years
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Leasehold improvements and equipment useful lives	7 years
Computer Equipment and Software [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Leasehold improvements and equipment useful lives	3 years
Computer Equipment and Software [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Leasehold improvements and equipment useful lives	5 years

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign4

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Foreign Currency Translation (Details)	12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
	USD ($)	USD ($)	VEB	Venezuela [Member]
				Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
				Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Foreign Currency [Abstract]
Net foreign currency gain/(loss)	($1,093,000)	($1,139,000)
Foreign Currency Transaction, Maximum Trading Activity Per Day	50,000
Foreign Currency Transaction, Maximum Trading Activity Per Month	$350,000
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Translation			6.3
Foreign Currency Translation [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage				2.49%

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign5

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Equity [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments	($2,121)	($1,088)
Other	-187	-187
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	($2,308)	($1,275)

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign6

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Financial Instruments (Details) (Neumann, Park Brown and Johnson [Member])	Dec. 31, 2014
	note
Neumann, Park Brown and Johnson [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Notes Payable	3

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign7

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Intangible Assets (Details) (Ctpartners Latin America Inc [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Ctpartners Latin America Inc [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	10 years
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived		$0.60

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign8

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Details)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 04, 2014	2-May-13
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership Percentage, Right to Call Remaining Interest			49.00%
Augmentum [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Controlling ownership interest percentage			51.00%
Ownership Percentage, Shareholders Right to Put Remaining Interest for Limited Amount of Time			49.00%
Controlling interest, percentage acquired	49.00%	49.00%

Acquisitions_Neumann_Leadershi

Acquisitions Neumann Leadership (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash	$3,740,000	$1,033,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Goodwill	11,789,000	5,811,000		0
Neumann [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to acquire businesses			500,000
Payment to redeem Neumann's bank debt			1,000,000
Cash			1,525,000
Seller note payable for contingent consideration			1,745,000
Note payable period			3 years
Contingent portion period			3 years
Consideration transferred total			3,270,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Cash			706,000
Accounts receivable			1,293,000
Other assets			51,000
Deferred post-combination compensation			769,000
Property and equipment			233,000
Accrued compensation expense			-1,172,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses			-671,000
Total identifiable net assets			2,178,000
Goodwill			1,092,000
Total fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed			3,270,000
Useful life			10 years 0 months 0 days
Fair value inputs discount rate			19.50%
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Total Revenues	567,000
Net Income/(Loss)	-256,000
Total Revenue	186,493,000	142,504,000
Net Income	3,038,000	-2,921,000
Neumann [Member] | Excluded Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Net Income	-600,000
Neumann [Member] | Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Net Income	400,000
Neumann [Member] | Amortization Expense [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Net Income		800,000
Neumann [Member] | General and Administrative Expense [Member] | Excluded Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Acquisition related costs	600,000
Neumann [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Intangible assets			522,000
Neumann [Member] | Database Content [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Intangible assets			$447,000

Acquisitions_Park_Brown_Detail

Acquisitions Park Brown (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Goodwill		$11,789,000	$11,789,000	$5,811,000	$0
Park Brown International [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to acquire businesses	923,000	700,000
Seller note payable for contingent consideration	2,096,000		1,200,000
Note payable period	3 years
Revenue target period	3 years
Consideration transferred total	3,019,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Cash	714,000
Accounts receivable	328,000
Other assets	109,000
Property and equipment	18,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	-465,000
Total identifiable net assets	1,314,000
Goodwill	1,705,000
Total fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed	3,019,000
Useful life	9 years 1 month 0 days
Fair value inputs discount rate	20.50%
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Total Revenues			2,040,000
Net Income/(Loss)			560,000
Total Revenue			178,470,000	136,788,000
Net Income/(Loss)			3,815,000	-1,270,000
Park Brown International [Member] | Excluded Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Net Income/(Loss)			300,000
Park Brown International [Member] | Amortization Expense [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Net Income/(Loss)			-100,000	-200,000
Park Brown International [Member] | General and Administrative Expense [Member] | Excluded Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Acquisition related costs	300,000
Park Brown International [Member] | Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Fair value inputs discount rate	4.80%
Fair value assumptions expected volatility Rate	10.00%
Park Brown International [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Intangible assets	67,000
Park Brown International [Member] | Database Content [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Intangible assets	141,000
Park Brown International [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Intangible assets	$402,000

Acquisitions_Johnson_Executive

Acquisitions Johnson Executive Search (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 01, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Goodwill	$11,789,000		$5,811,000	$0
Fair value adjustment	500,000
Johnson [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to acquire businesses		2,336,000
Note payable period		3 years
Seller note payable for contingent consideration	1,400,000	2,523,000
Consideration transferred total		4,859,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Accounts receivable		380,000
Other assets		53,000
Property and equipment		187,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		-251,000
Total identifiable net assets		1,106,000
Goodwill		3,753,000
Total fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed		4,859,000
Useful life		8 years
Fair value inputs discount rate		13.50%
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Total Revenues	3,547,000
Net Income/(Loss)	-917,000
Total Revenue	178,224,000		142,656,000
Net Income/(Loss)	3,210,000		-1,907,000
Johnson [Member] | Amortization Expense [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Net Income/(Loss)			100,000
Johnson [Member] | General and Administrative Expense [Member] | Excluded Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Acquisition related costs	600,000
Johnson [Member] | Notes Payable [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Fair value adjustment	800,000
Johnson [Member] | Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Fair value inputs discount rate		8.50%
Fair value assumptions expected volatility Rate		10.00%
Johnson [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Intangible assets		189,000
Johnson [Member] | Database Content [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Intangible assets		321,000
Johnson [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Intangible assets		$227,000

Acquisitions_Taylor_Executive_

Acquisitions Taylor Executive Consultancy Latam S. de R.L.(Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Nov. 05, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$11,789,000	$5,811,000	$0
Taylor Consultancy [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to acquire businesses	200,000
Contingent consideration arrangements, low	0
Contingent consideration arrangements, high	700,000
Contingent consideration fair value	100,000
Intangible assets	100,000
Goodwill	$200,000

Acquisitions_Augmentum_Consult

Acquisitions Augmentum Consulting, Ltd. (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Sep. 04, 2014	2-May-13	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2014
		installment_payment				installment_payment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Goodwill			$11,789,000	$5,811,000	$0
Augmentum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Controlling ownership interest percentage		51.00%
Payments to acquire businesses	1,600,000	1,500,000
Seller note payable for contingent consideration		2,490,000
Number of installment payments		2				2
Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest		3,849,000
Revenue target period		3 years
Aggregrate maximum purchase price		8,637,610
Controlling interest, percentage acquired	49.00%					49.00%
Consideration transferred total	3,900,000	3,990,000
Payment period	2 years
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Cash		667,000
Accounts receivable		2,044,000
Other assets		96,000
Property and equipment		43,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		-1,725,000
Total identifiable net assets		2,717,000
Goodwill		5,122,000
Total fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed		7,839,000
Useful life		8 years 6 months
Augmentum [Member] | Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Fair value inputs discount rate		6.50%
Augmentum [Member] | Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Fair value assumptions expected volatility Rate		10.00%
Augmentum [Member] | Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Fair value assumptions expected volatility Rate		12.50%
Augmentum [Member] | Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Intangible assets		204,000
Augmentum [Member] | Database Content [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Intangible assets		835,000
Augmentum [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Intangible assets		474,000
Augmentum [Member] | Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net [Abstract]
Intangible assets		$79,000

Acquisitions_Cheverny_CEO_Sear

Acquisitions Cheverny CEO Search, S.A. (Details) (Cheverny CEO Search, S.A. [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 10, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013	Oct. 10, 2012
			installment_payment
Cheverny CEO Search, S.A. [Member]
Summary of fair value of the consideration paid and assets acquired at the acquisition date
Cash	$500,000
Number of installment payments	2		2
Business acquisition installments due on non-interest seller note in year one	500,000		500,000
Business acquisition installments due on non-interest seller note in year two	500,000		500,000
Non-recurring expense		$800,000

Acquisitions_Latin_America_Det

Acquisitions Latin America (Details) (CTPartners Latin America Inc. [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013	Jan. 02, 2012
CTPartners Latin America Inc. [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Independent licensee operating period	5 years
Consideration transferred total	$10,500,000
Payments to acquire businesses	5,300,000
Business acquisition installments due on non-interest seller note in year one	2,600,000		2,600,000
Business acquisition installments due on non-interest seller note in year two	2,600,000		2,600,000
Contingent consideration arrangements, high	7,200,000		7,200,000
Contingent consideration arrangements, requisite service period	36 months
Contingent purchase price recognized period	3 years
Total identifiable net assets	3,000,000		3,000,000
Contingent consideration arrangements, termination of employment contingencies		$1,100,000

Accounts_Receivable_Details

Accounts Receivable (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Accounts Receivable (Textual) [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$1.90	$1.50

Leasehold_Improvements_and_Equ2

Leasehold Improvements and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Leasehold improvements and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$15,208	$12,338
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	-9,527	-8,189
Leasehold Improvements and Equipment, net	5,681	4,149
Depreciation	2,361	1,982
Leasehold improvements [Member]
Leasehold improvements and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	3,731	3,222
Depreciation	1,600	1,300
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment [Member]
Leasehold improvements and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	3,544	3,050
Computer equipment and software [Member]
Leasehold improvements and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$7,933	$6,066

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Goodwill Rollforward) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$5,811	$0
Additions	6,926	5,289
Exchange rate fluctuation	-948	0
Ending Balance	$11,789	$5,811

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	$6,184	$4,494
Accumulated Amortization	1,370	816
Net Carrying Amount	4,814	3,678
Trademarks	68	68
Total Intangible Assets	4,882	3,746
Trade Names [Member]
Summary of intangible assets
Amortizable Lives	2 years	1 year
Gross Carrying Amount	999	275
Accumulated Amortization	320	144
Net Carrying Amount	679	131
Developed technology [Member]
Summary of intangible assets
Amortizable Lives	10 years	10 years
Gross Carrying Amount	1,872	1,095
Accumulated Amortization	225	101
Net Carrying Amount	1,647	994
Customer relationships [Member]
Summary of intangible assets
Amortizable Lives	10 years
Gross Carrying Amount	3,234	3,040
Accumulated Amortization	781	553
Net Carrying Amount	2,453	2,487
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Summary of intangible assets
Amortizable Lives		3 years
Gross Carrying Amount	79	84
Accumulated Amortization	44	18
Net Carrying Amount	$35	$66

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets4

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$0.80	$0.60
Cheverny CEO Search, S.A. [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)		$0.60
Cheverny CEO Search, S.A. [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Fair value inputs discount rate		21.00%

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets5

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Summary of estimated aggregate future amortization expense
2015	$929
2016	800
2017	507
2018	507
2019	507
Thereafter	1,564
Net Carrying Amount	$4,814	$3,678

LongTerm_Debt_Line_of_Credit_T

Long-Term Debt Line of Credit - Textual (Details) (Line of Credit [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$20,000,000
Basis spread on variable rate	2.75%
Interest rate during period	2.91%
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding	17,207,192	0
Letters of credit outstanding, amount	4,600,000	3,300,000
Line of credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity	$2,800,000	$14,000,000

Long_Term_Debt_Notes_Payable_D

Long Term Debt Notes Payable (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 04, 2014	2-May-13
	acquisition	acquisition		installment_payment		installment_payment
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	$7,829,000	$6,057,000	$7,829,000
Less current portion of long-term debt	4,280,000	4,762,000	4,280,000
Notes payable long-term	3,549,000	1,295,000	3,549,000
Notes payable, fair value disclosure	7,581,000	5,637,000	7,581,000
Seller Financed Acquisition [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	7,581,000	5,637,000	7,581,000
Number of businesses acquired	3	2
Ctpartners Latin America Inc [Member] | Seller Financed Acquisition [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cost of acquired entity, amount outstanding	1,700,000		1,700,000
Neumann [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of installment payments	3		3
Park Brown International [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of installment payments	3		3
Park Brown International [Member] | Seller Financed Acquisition [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cost of acquired entity, amount outstanding	1,200,000		1,200,000
Johnson [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of installment payments				3
Johnson [Member] | Seller Financed Acquisition [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cost of acquired entity, amount outstanding	1,400,000		1,400,000
Augmentum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of installment payments				2		2
Controlling interest, percentage acquired				49.00%	49.00%
Augmentum [Member] | Seller Financed Acquisition [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cost of acquired entity, amount outstanding	3,100,000		3,100,000
Taylor Consultancy [Member] | Seller Financed Acquisition [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Payment on note payable			200,000
Notes payable, fair value disclosure	200,000		200,000
Convertible Notes Payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Payment period	5 years
Interest rate, minimum	2.66%
Interest rate, maximum	5.00%
Capital Units [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	157,000	310,000	157,000
Notes Payable, Other [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	$91,000	$110,000	$91,000

LongTerm_Debt_Maturities_of_Lo

Long-Term Debt Maturities of Long Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2015	$4,279
2016	2,335
2017	1,215
Notes payable	$7,829	$6,057

LongTerm_Debt_Notes_Payable_Ch

Long-Term Debt - Notes Payable Change in Fair Value (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Changes in Fair Value of Notes Payable [Roll Forward]
Seller financing notes, beginning balance	$5,637
New notes	10,213
Payments	-7,062
Fair value adjustment (Level 3)	-500
Exchange rate fluctuation	-707
Seller financing notes, ending balance	$7,581

Commitments_Details

Commitments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Rent expense	$10,544	$8,277
Office Space [Member]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
2015	10,193
2016	7,880
2017	6,264
2018	3,160
2019	2,548
Thereafter	5,659
Operating leases	$35,704

ShareBased_Compensation_Detail

Share-Based Compensation (Details Textual) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested non-qualified stock options	$500,000
Restricted Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	400,000	600,000
Unrecognized compensation expense	700,000
Weighted-average period of expense to be recognized	2 years 3 months 15 days
Restricted Shares [Member] | 2010 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum aggregate number of shares of our common stock	1,000,000
Restricted Shares [Member] | Employee Stock Purchase Program [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	38,000	31,000
Weighted-average period of expense to be recognized	1 year 1 month 17 days
Unrecognized compensation expense	32,000
Clawback [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	11,000	11,000
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	300,000	100,000
Weighted-average period of expense to be recognized	2 years 1 month 13 days
Aggregate intrinsic value closing price	$15.19
Stock Options [Member] | 2010 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum aggregate number of shares of our common stock			105,500	94,100	102,500
Stock purchase discount program vest period	3 years
Employee Stock [Member] | Employee Stock Purchase Program [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock purchase discount program vest period	3 years
Stock in lieu of cash bonuses	$100,000
Discount from market price, purchase date	15.00%

ShareBased_Compensation_Detail1

Share-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Vested	$125,165	$78,993
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, share	227,159
Granted	12,780
Vested	-103,849
Forfeited	0
Ending balance, share	136,090
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, weighted-average grant-date fair value	$5.11
Granted	$11.34
Vested	$6.48
Forfeited	$0
Ending balance, weighted-average grant-date fair value	$4.74

ShareBased_Compensation_Recapt

Share-Based Compensation, Recapture (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, options outstanding	195,600
Granted	105,500
Expiration of recapture provision	0
Forfeited	-1,500
Ending balance, options outstanding	287,733
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, weighted average exercise price per share	$4.34
Granted	$10.40
Expiration of recapture provision	$0
Forfeited	$4.65
Ending balance, weighted average exercise price per share	$6.55
Common Stock Subject to Recapture [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, options outstanding	7,019
Granted	0
Expiration of recapture provision	-2,340
Forfeited	0
Ending balance, options outstanding	4,679
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, weighted average exercise price per share	$4.70
Granted	$0
Expiration of recapture provision	$4.70
Forfeited	$0
Ending balance, weighted average exercise price per share	$4.70

ShareBased_Compensation_Option

Share-Based Compensation, Options (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, options outstanding	195,600
Granted	105,500
Exercised	-11,867
Expired	0
Forfeited	-1,500
Ending balance, options outstanding	287,733	195,600
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, weighted average exercise price per share	$4.34
Granted	$10.40
Exercised	$4.61
Expired	$0
Forfeited	$4.65
Ending balance, weighted average exercise price per share	$6.55	$4.34
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Exercisable options end of period	119,833
Exercisable weighted average exercise price end of period	$4.88
Weighted average remaining contractual term, beginning balance	8 years 2 months 1 day	8 years 6 months 24 days
Granted	9 years 3 months 18 days
Weighted average remaining contractual term, Ending Balance	8 years 2 months 1 day	8 years 6 months 24 days
Aggregate intrinsic value, beginning balance	$0
Granted	0
Aggregate intrinsic value, ending balance	2	0
Exercisable aggregate intrinsic value, ending balance	$0

ShareBased_Compensation_Share_

Share-Based Compensation Share Based Compensation, Weighted Average Grant Date, Fair Value, and Intrinsic Value (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted	$5.16	$3.25
Total grant date fair value of stock options vested	$125,165	$78,993
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$190,441	$0

ShareBased_Compensation_Fair_V

Share-Based Compensation Fair Value Assumptions (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Expected life (in years)	6 years	6 years
Risk-free interest rate	1.87%	0.93%
Expected volatility	50.26%	47.25%
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%

ShareBased_Compensation_Employ

Share-Based Compensation, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Vested	$125,165	$78,993
Employee Stock Purchase Program [Member] | Employee Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance, share	128,429
Granted	0
Vested	-50,962
Forfeited	0
Ending balance, share	77,467
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, weighted-average grant-date fair value	$4.09
Granted	$0
Vested	$4.25
Forfeited	$0
Ending balance, weighted-average grant-date fair value	$3.98

Basic_and_Diluted_Earnings_Per2

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Numerator
Net income (loss) attributable to the Company	$3,307	($1,632)
Denominator
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares (in shares)	7,213,345	7,055,734
Effect of stock options and restricted stock (in shares)	276,207	0	[1]
Diluted weighted-average common shares (in shares)	7,489,552	7,055,734
Basic income (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.46	($0.23)
Diluted income (loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	$0.44	($0.23)
[1]	For the year ended December 31, 2013, 296,732 restricted shares and 133,923 stock options are excluded as they are anti-dilutive to the net loss per common share.

Basic_and_Diluted_Earnings_Per3

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details Textual)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restricted Stock [Member]
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Textual) [Abstract]
Anti-dilutive securities excluded	296,732
Stock Options [Member]
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Textual) [Abstract]
Anti-dilutive securities excluded	133,923

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$5,278	$4,147
Accounts receivable (net)	712	573
Foreign tax credits	178	932
Share-based compensation	233	617
Goodwill	2,720	2,604
Foreign currency	739	806
Intangible assets	350	844
Other	230	0
Gross deferred tax assets	10,440	10,523
Deferred tax liabilities:
Other current assets	-1,557	-1,388
Depreciation	-413	-469
Gross deferred tax liabilities	-1,970	-1,857
Net deferred tax asset	8,470	8,666
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Classification [Abstract]
Current assets	4,829	3,184
Long-term assets	$3,641	$5,482

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Prov

Income Taxes Income Taxes, Provision from (Benefit for) Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current
Federal	$1,457	$1,061
State and local	427	114
Deferred
Federal	255	-2,247
State and local	-58	-43
Total expense/(benefit) for income taxes	$2,081	($1,115)

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Reco

Income Taxes Income Taxes, Reconciliation of Benefit (Provision) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal statutory income tax rate	34.00%	34.00%
Income tax benefit at the statutory U.S. federal rate	$1,832	($981)
State tax provision, net of federal tax benefit	243	75
Tax effect of permanent tax differences	23	-51
Research credits	-100	0
Tax effect of earnings in unconsolidated foreign subsidiary	87	0
Other	-4	-158
Total expense/(benefit) for income taxes	$2,081	($1,115)

Enterprise_Geographic_Concentr2

Enterprise Geographic Concentrations (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue	$172,533	$130,278
Reimbursable expenses	4,290	4,002
Total revenue	176,823	134,280
North America [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue	100,251	78,140
EMEA [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue	42,830	32,610
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue	13,483	6,982
Latin America [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue	$15,969	$12,546

Enterprise_Geographic_Concentr3

Enterprise Geographic Concentrations (Details 1) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets	$75,687	$59,185
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	16,670	9,557
North America [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets	34,199	34,006
EMEA [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets	21,398	13,979
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	8,709	7,004
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets	7,937	3,562
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	5,968	0
Latin America [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets	10,706	6,322
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	1,993	2,553
Global Operations Support [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets	$1,447	$1,316

Reorganization_Details

Reorganization (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reorganization charges	$782
Severance and Other Employee Related [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reorganization charges	553
Foreign Currency Translation [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reorganization charges	86
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reorganization charges	$143

Reorganization_Details_1

Reorganization (Details 1) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reorganization charges	$782
North America [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reorganization charges	471
EMEA [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reorganization charges	281
Asia Pacific [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reorganization charges	$30

Reorganization_Details_2

Reorganization (Details 2) (Severance and Other Employee Related [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Severance and Other Employee Related [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Reorganization reserve, beginning balance	$158	$152
Reorganization charges	0	782
Cash payments	-158	-728
Non-cash charges	0	-48
Reorganization reserve, ending balance	$0	$158

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Feb. 04, 2015	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2011	Jul. 14, 2015	Apr. 08, 2015	Apr. 14, 2015
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued		7,695,635	7,540,821
Notes Payable, Other [Member] | Additional Loan Facility, Tranche Two [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of credit facility				$6,250,000
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common stock, shares issued	1,454,059
Share price	$3.44
Net proceeds from offering	4,200,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Notes Payable, Other [Member] | Additional Loan Facility [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of credit facility					12,500,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Notes Payable, Other [Member] | Additional Loan Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Interest rate					12.00%
Subsequent Event [Member] | Notes Payable, Other [Member] | Additional Loan Facility, Tranche One [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of credit facility						$6,250,000