CTPartners Executive Search 10-Q 21 May 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	7-May-15
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	CTPARTNERS EXECUTIVE SEARCH INC.
Entity Central Index Key	1439199
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-28
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		8,752,592

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets
Cash	$5,366	$5,215
Accounts receivable, net	31,001	38,742
Other receivables	544	601
Prepaid expenses	3,061	4,284
Deferred income taxes	5,137	4,829
Income taxes receivable	219	0
Other	4,325	5,327
Total current assets	49,653	58,998
Non-current assets
Leasehold improvements and equipment, net	5,639	5,681
Goodwill	11,046	11,789
Intangibles, net	4,444	4,882
Other assets	8,455	7,366
Deferred income taxes	3,873	3,641
Total assets	83,110	92,357
Current Liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt	4,867	4,280
Line of credit	13,098	17,207
Accounts payable	2,387	4,965
Accrued compensation	28,235	32,220
Accrued business taxes	3,494	3,430
Income taxes payable	0	774
Accrued expenses	2,418	2,532
Total current liabilities	54,499	65,408
Long-Term Liabilities
Long-term debt, less current maturities	3,104	3,549
Deferred rent, less current maturities	573	646
Total long-term liabilities	3,677	4,195
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, 9,149,694 and 7,695,635 shares issued; 8,724,356 and 7,270,297 shares outstanding at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	9	8
Additional paid-in capital	41,750	38,116
Accumulated deficit	-12,061	-10,935
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	-2,637	-2,308
Treasury stock at cost 425,338 shares at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.	-2,127	-2,127
Total stockholders' equity	24,934	22,754
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$83,110	$92,357

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
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	9,149,694	7,695,635
Common stock, shares outstanding	8,724,356	7,270,297
Treasury stock, shares	425,338	425,338

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Revenue
Net revenue	$34,676	$39,870
Reimbursable expenses	1,034	1,088
Total revenue	35,710	40,958
Operating expenses
Compensation and benefits	24,370	29,420
General and administrative	11,595	8,611
Reimbursable expenses	1,149	1,209
Total operating expenses	37,114	39,240
Operating income/(loss)	-1,404	1,718
Interest expense, net	-68	-49
Income/(loss) before income taxes	-1,472	1,669
Income tax (expense)/benefit	342	-641
Net income/(loss)	-1,130	1,028
Net (income)/loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	4	132
Net income/(loss) attributable to the Company	($1,126)	$1,160
Basic income/(loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	($0.14)	$0.16
Diluted income/(loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	($0.14)	$0.15
Basic weighted average common shares	8,175,045	7,138,477
Diluted weighted average common shares	8,175,045	7,661,502

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income/(loss)	($1,130)	$1,028
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-329	86
Comprehensive income/(loss)	-1,459	1,114
Comprehensive (income)/loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	4	132
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to the Company	($1,455)	$1,246

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net income/(loss)	($1,130)	$1,028
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	541	563
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	167	0
Share-based compensation	-9	138
Amortization of discount on seller notes	0	4
Amortization of post-combination compensation	107	0
Deferred income taxes	595	737
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquired businesses:
Accounts receivable, net	6,723	-6,599
Prepaid expenses	1,916	885
Other assets and receivables	-548	392
Accounts payable	-2,519	-338
Accrued compensation	-3,293	-3,889
Accrued business taxes	70	334
Income taxes payable	-2,076	-434
Accrued expenses	713	-3,303
Deferred rent	-111	-89
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities	1,146	-10,571
Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Acquisition of businesses	0	-2,336
Purchase of leasehold improvements and equipment	-540	-428
Notes receivable issued	-673	-1,046
Repayment of notes receivable	0	1,000
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities	-1,213	-2,810
Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Principal payments on long-term debt	-28	-2,717
Net proceeds from/(payments on) line of credit	-4,109	15,019
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock	4,143	0
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities	6	12,302
Net increase/(decrease) in cash	-61	-1,079
Effect of foreign currency on cash	212	4
Cash:
Beginning	5,215	5,654
Ending	5,366	4,579
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Investing Activities
Goodwill	0
Latin America [Member]
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Investing Activities
Total identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed	0	1,106
Goodwill	0	3,753
Aggregate purchase price per purchase agreement	0	4,859
Seller note	0	-2,523
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	0	0
Cash paid for acquisition of businesses	0	2,336
Forgiveness of notes receivable	0	117
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Financing Activities
Seller financing of fixed asset additions	$117	$189

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation
	Description of Business - CTPartners Executive Search Inc., along with its subsidiaries (collectively, “CTPartners” or the “Company”), is a retained executive search firm with global 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 unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CTPartners Executive Search Inc., together with its subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information, and with the instructions to Form10-Q and the requirements of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statement presentation.
	In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2015, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2015.
	The condensed consolidated balance sheet, at December 31, 2014, has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.
	The interim financial statements contained in this report should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes presented in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, filed with the SEC on April 16, 2015.
	The financial statements of the Company have been prepared on a going-concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As of April 30, 2015, the Company was in violation of certain covenants, as further described in note 11. The lenders granted a limited duration waiver of violation, under the terms of which the lenders forbear from enforcing their remedies in connection with this non-compliance until August 31, 2015 so long as certain milestones are met in connection with the proposed sale of the Company described below. On May 20, 2015, the Company announced that it has agreed to negotiate exclusively with DHR International for limited period of time in an effort to reach a definitive agreement for sale of the Company. All terms of a definitive agreement, including price, are subject to DHR’s confirmatory due diligence and negotiation between the parties. There is no assurance that the parties will enter into a binding acquisition agreement consistent with the indication of interest or on any other terms.
	The Company does not have sufficient cash flows from operations or cash resources to repay the credit facility or obligations under the Note Purchase agreement (See Note 11) if they become immediately due and payable at the lender’s discretion after the limited duration waiver expires. This indicates substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.
	The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
	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. 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 Company performs an impairment test annually, in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year, or more often as required. As of March 31, 2015, there was no impairment with respect to the Company’s goodwill.
	Intangible Assets - Intangible assets primarily consist of customer relationships and developed technology and are recorded at their estimated fair value at the date of acquisition and are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. For intangible assets not subject to amortization, an impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of the intangible assets is not recoverable and exceeds fair value. The carrying amount of the intangible assets is considered not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from use of the asset. As of March 31, 2015, there were no indicators of impairment with respect to the Company’s intangible assets.
	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 Company exercised its call right in September of 2014. 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.
	Other Comprehensive Loss - Other comprehensive loss primarily consists of foreign currency translation gains and losses, net of income tax effects.
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, are as follows:
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	(2,450	)	$	(2,121	)
	Other	(187		)	(187		)
		$	(2,637	)	(2,308		)
	Fair Value - The Company measures the fair values of its financial instruments 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 which 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.
	Foreign Currency Translation - Venezuela - The Company has a subsidiary 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 government has maintained currency controls and a fixed official exchange rate since February 2003. In June 2010, The Venezuelan Central Bank began operating the Transaction System for Foreign Currency Denominated Securities (SITME), which established a "banded" exchange rate of 5.3 bolivars to the U.S. dollar. In 2011, CADIVI, Commission for the Administration of Currency Exchange, established an official exchange rate of 4.30 bolivars to U.S. dollar, which was available in parallel with the SITME rate. In February 2013, the Venezuelan government set a new official exchange rate of 6.3 bolivars to the U.S. dollar ("Official Rate") and abolished the SITME rate. In March 2013, the Venezuelan government created the Complimentary System of Foreign Currency Acquirement ("SICAD 1"). SICAD 1 is an auction system and allows entities in specific sectors to bid for U.S. dollars.
	As of March 31, 2015, the SICAD rate was 12.00 bolivars to the U.S. dollar. On February 19, 2014, the Venezuelan government announced plans for another currency exchange mechanism, referred to as “SICAD 2,” which allows authorized foreign exchange operators, such as regulated banks and capital market brokers, to act as intermediaries in the sale or acquisition of foreign currency. The SICAD 2 rate is intended to more closely resemble a market-driven exchange rate compared to the rates provided by Venezuela’s other regulated exchange mechanisms. SICAD 2 became effective on March 24, 2014 and the approximate SICAD 2 rate as of March 31, 2015 was 196.95 bolivars to the U.S. dollar.
	As of March 31, 2015, there were three legal exchange mechanisms administered by the Venezuelan government, each with a different exchange rate. The recent introduction of the variable SICAD 1 and SICAD 2 mechanisms requires reporting entities to exercise considerable judgment to determine which rate to utilize to remeasure their bolivar denominated monetary assets and liabilities, and to record revenue and expenses. The Company believes that there is significant uncertainty pertaining to the nature of transactions that flow through SICAD 1 auction and how SICAD 1 will operate in the future. The Company does not intend to utilize SICAD 2 at the prevailing exchange rates. The Company believes that the official rate of 6.3 bolivars to the U.S. dollar remains legally available to us, and therefore continued to measure its bolivar denominated assets, liabilities and associated transactions at the official rate of 6.3. As of March 31, 2015 the Company had $3.2 million of bolivar denominated assets and $1.0 million of bolivar denominated liabilities.
	Reclassifications - Certain items in the 2014 condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2015 presentation.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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. During 3 months ended March 31, 2015, the Company recognized $0.1 million in post-combination compensation expense, which is included in the compensation and benefits line item in the statement of operations.
	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 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%. As of March 31, 2015, the fair value of the note payable was $1.1 million.
	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 three years from the date of acquisition, and subject to adjustment based on certain revenue targets over three 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%. During the first quarter of 2015, the performance measurement period ended, and the Company revalued contingent consideration based on actual results of Johnson, which resulted in a fair value adjustment to contingent consideration. As of March 31, 2015, the fair value of the note payable was $1.5 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%.
	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 equal 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 $8.5 million in total. The Company had the right to call the remaining 49% interest in Augmentum after August 2, 2014, and Augmentum shareholders have the right to put the remaining 49% interest if the call option has not been exercised, at a pre-determined price, adjustable based on Augmentum's performance. 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 acquisition of Augmentum includes a contingent consideration arrangement that allows for adjustment of payments based upon achievement of certain revenue targets over the next three years. The range of undiscounted amounts that the Company could pay is between zero and $3.6 million, denominated in British pounds and translated at the rate in effect at the end of reporting period.
	The fair value of contingent consideration is contingent upon the future revenues attributable to the acquired business, 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 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 18.5%.

Goodwill_and_Intangibles_Asset

Goodwill and Intangibles Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	Goodwill
	Changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are as follows:
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	11,789
	Additions	—
	Exchange rate fluctuation	(743		)
	Balance as of March 31, 2015	$	11,046
	Intangible Assets
	The following is a summary of intangible assets at March 31, 2015:
			Amortizable Lives		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
	Amortized Intangible assets
	Customer relationships		10 years		$	1,269	$	204	$	1,065
	Developed technology		10 years		3,537		830		2,707
	Trade names		2 years		913		336		577
	Other		3 years		76		48		28
					$	5,795	$	1,418	$	4,377
	Unamortized Intangible Assets
	Trademarks								67
	Total Intangible Assets								$	4,444
	Total amortization expense of intangible assets was $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. 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		$	937
	2016		520
	2017		482
	2018		482
	2019		482
	Thereafter		1,474
			$	4,377

Accounts_Receivable

Accounts Receivable	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable	Accounts Receivable
	The Company extends unsecured credit to customers under normal trade agreements, which generally require payment upon invoice receipt. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based upon management's review of delinquent accounts and an assessment of the Company's historical evidence of collections. 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 million at March 31, 2015, and December 31, 2014.

Basic_and_Diluted_Earnings_Per

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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.
		Three Months Ended
		31-Mar
		2015			2014
	Numerator
	Net income/(loss) attributable to the Company	$	(1,126	)	$	1,160
	Denominator
	Basic weighted-average common shares	8,175,045			7,138,477
	Effect of stock options and restricted stock (1)	—			523,025
	Diluted weighted-average common shares	8,175,045			7,661,502
	Basic income/(loss) per common share	$	(0.14	)	$	0.16
	Diluted income/(loss) per common share	$	(0.14	)	$	0.15
	-1	For the three months ended March 31, 2015, 190,500 stock options are excluded as the market price is below the strike price at March 15, 2015. Additionally, 222,417 restricted shares and 65,352 stock options are excluded, as they are anti-dilutive to the net loss per common share.

Leasehold_Improvements_and_Equ

Leasehold Improvements and Equipment	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Leasehold Improvements and Equipment	Leasehold Improvements and Equipment
	The components of the leasehold improvements and equipment at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:
		March 31,			31-Dec-14
		2015
	Leasehold improvements	$	3,814		3,731
	Office furniture, fixtures and equipment	3,508			3,544
	Computer equipment and software	8,093			7,933
		15,415			15,208
	Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(9,776		)	(9,527	)
		$	5,639		5,681
	Depreciation and amortization expense relating to leasehold improvements and equipment was $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Long-Term Debt
	Line of Credit. The Company is a party to a credit and security agreement (the “Fourth Amended and Restated Credit and Security Agreement” or “Credit Agreement”) with a bank which includes a revolving credit facility. The Credit Agreement, as amended, has been extended through August 31, 2016. Under the amended 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 325 basis points basis points above the LIBOR rate as defined in the revolving Credit Agreement (the adjusted LIBOR rate), which was 2.927% at March 31, 2015. The Company had $13.1 million in borrowings on the revolving credit facility at March 31, 2015 and $17.2 million at December 31, 2014. Additionally, the Company has issued letters of credit related to office lease agreements secured by the Credit Agreement in the amount of $4.6 million as of March 31, 2015, and $4.6 million at December 31, 2014. Available borrowings under the revolving credit facility were $6.9 million and $2.8 million at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
	Notes Payable. Long-term debt consists of the following at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
		31-Mar-15			31-Dec-14
	Notes payable - redemption of members’ units	$	118		$	157
	Notes payable - seller financed acquisitions	7,180			7,581
	Notes payable - other	673			91
		7,971			7,829
	Less current portion of long-term debt	4,867			4,280
		$	3,104		$	3,549
	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 $0.1 million at March 31, 2015, and $0.2 million at December 31, 2014. 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 2013, the Company completed two acquisitions, and during 2014 the Company acquired Johnson Executive Search, Park Brown and Neumann as further described in Note 2. The aggregate purchase price for these 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 March 31, 2015 is $1.4 million. The note is payable in three annual installments on December 1 of 2015, 2016 and 2017.
	In conjunction with the acquisition of Park Brown, the Company recorded a note payable to the seller. 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 March 31, 2015, $1.1 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 first quarter of 2015, the performance measurement period ended, and the Company re-valued contingent consideration based on actual results of Johnson, which resulted in a fair value adjustment to contingent consideration. As of March 31, 2015, the fair value of the note was $1.5 million is outstanding, payable in three installments following closing of books and records of first, second and third anniversary from acquisition date.
	In conjunction with the acquisition of Augmentum, in 2013 the Company recorded a note payable to the seller in connection with the contingent purchase price. During third quarter of 2014, the Company acquired the remaining 49% interest, and recorded an additional 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 March 31, 2015, $3.0 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. As of March 31, 2015, the fair value of note payable was $0.2 million, payable on December 1, 2015.
	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.
		12/31/14		New notes			Payments		Fair value adjustment (Level 3)		Exchange rate fluctuation			3/31/15
	Seller financing notes	$	7,581	$	—		$	—	$	167	$	(568	)	$	7,180

ShareBased_Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation
	Restricted Shares - Upon effectiveness of conversion to a corporation, the Company adopted the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan. The purpose of the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan is to promote the interests of the Company and its 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 interests 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 the Company's common stock by such individuals. Subject to adjustment for changes in capitalization, the maximum aggregate number of shares of the 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 March 31, 2015, is presented below:
		Common		Weighted-
				Average
				Grant-Date
	Non-Vested Common Stock	Stock		Fair Value
	Non-vested common stock at December 31, 2014	136,090		$	4.74
	Granted	80,638		$	10.23
	Vested	—		$	—
	Forfeited	(39,427	)	$	7.1
	Non-vested common stock at March 31, 2015	177,301		$	7.84
	Total share-based compensation expense related to vested shares was $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, and $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014.
	As of March 31, 2015, there was $0.5 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 2.4 years 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 performance or service conditions are not met. A summary of the Company’s common stock subject to recapture provisions as of March 31, 2015, is presented below:
		Common		Weighted-Average Grant-Date
	Common Stock Subject to Recapture	Stock		Fair Value
	Common stock subject to recapture at December 31, 2014	4,679		$	4.7
	Granted	—		$	—
	Expiration of recapture provision	(2,340	)	$	4.7
	Forfeited	—		$	—
	Common stock subject to recapture at March 31, 2015	2,339		$	4.7
	Total share-based compensation expense related to shares subject to recapture was de minimis for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.
	As of March 31, 2015, there was $8,417 of unrecognized compensation expense related to shares subject to recapture granted under the plan. This expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.8 years.
	Non-qualified Stock Options —In April 2014, April 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 three months ended March 31, 2015, 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, 2014	287,733		$	6.55	8.2	$	2,486
	Granted	—		$	—		$	—
	Exercised	—		$	—	—	$	—
	Expired	—		$	—	—	$	—
	Forfeited	(50,498	)	$	7.43	—	$	—
	Outstanding on March 31, 2015	237,235		$	6.36	7.8	$	125
	Exercisable on March 31, 2015	119,500		$	4.88	—	$	—
	The aggregate intrinsic value is based upon the Company's closing stock price of $5.08 at March 31, 2015. The compensation benefit related to the options was $44,944 for the three months ended March 31, 2015, and $31,448 for the three months ended March 31, 2014. As of March 31, 2015, 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 period of 1.8 years.
	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 March 31, 2015, is presented below:
		Common		Weighted-Average Grant-Date
	Employee Stock Purchase Program	Stock		Fair Value
	Non-vested purchased employee stock at December 31, 2014	77,467		$	3.98
	Granted	—		$	—
	Vested	—		$	—
	Forfeited	(46,853	)	$	4.09
	Non-vested common stock at March 31, 2015	30,614		$	3.81
	Compensation benefit relating to the stock purchase discount program was $108,523 for the three months ended March 31, 2015. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, compensation expense relating to the stock purchase discount program was $9,559. As of March 31, 2015, there was $140,630 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 0.6 years.

Enterprise_Geographic_Concentr

Enterprise Geographic Concentrations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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 by region, for the three ended March 31 2015 and 2014, is as follows:
		Three Months ended March 31, 2015		Three Months ended March 31, 2014
	Revenue
	North America	$	18,360	$	23,666
	EMEA	10,233		10,585
	Asia Pacific	3,600		2,458
	Latin America	2,483		3,161
	Net revenue before reimbursable expenses	34,676		39,870
	Reimbursable expenses	1,034		1,088
	Total	$	35,710	$	40,958
	Identifiable assets by geographic concentrations are as follows:
		31-Mar-15		December 31,
				2014
	Identifiable Assets
	North America	$	29,560	$	34,199
	EMEA	18,144		21,398
	Asia Pacific	8,441		7,937
	Latin America	10,190		10,706
	Global Operations Support	1,285		1,447
	Total	$	67,620	$	75,687
	Goodwill and other intangible assets, net:
	Latin America	$	1,831	$	1,993
	EMEA	8,150		8,709
	Asia Pacific	5,509		5,968
	Total	$	15,490	$	16,670

Equity_Offering

Equity Offering	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Equity Offering	Equity Offering
	On January 30, 2014 the Company sold 1,454,059 shares of common stock in an underwritten public offering at a public offering price of $3.44 per share, which resulted in net proceeds of approximately $4.2 million. Proceeds will be used to pay down outstanding line of credit and for general corporate purposes.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events
	On April 8, 2015, the Company entered into an 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.
	As of April 30, 2015, the Company violated the retention covenant, which required that revenue initiated by departed consultants did not exceed 10% of revenue for the past twelve months.
	The lenders granted a limited duration waiver of violation, under the terms of which the lenders forbear from enforcing their remedies in connection with this non-compliance until August 31, 2015 so long as certain milestones in connection with the proposed sale of the Company are met. Management believes the milestones in the transaction to sell the Company will be reached within specified period of time. In addition, the credit facility has been reduced from $20 million to $15.5 million and the interest rate increased by 25 basis points, resulting in a current rate of approximately 3.18% per annum. Also, the notes purchaser is not expected to purchase a second tranche of $6.25 million principal amount of notes, which had been scheduled to occur after June 30, 2015.

Basis_of_Presentation_Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation - The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CTPartners Executive Search Inc., together with its subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information, and with the instructions to Form10-Q and the requirements of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statement presentation.
Goodwill	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. 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 Company performs an impairment test annually, in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year, or more often as required. As of March 31, 2015, there was no impairment with respect to the Company’s goodwill.
Intangible Assets	Intangible Assets - Intangible assets primarily consist of customer relationships and developed technology and are recorded at their estimated fair value at the date of acquisition and are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. For intangible assets not subject to amortization, an impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of the intangible assets is not recoverable and exceeds fair value. The carrying amount of the intangible assets is considered not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from use of the asset. As of March 31, 2015, there were no indicators of impairment with respect to the Company’s intangible assets.
Other Comprehensive Loss	Other Comprehensive Loss - Other comprehensive loss primarily consists of foreign currency translation gains and losses, net of income tax effects.
Fair Value	Fair Value - The Company measures the fair values of its financial instruments 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 which 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.
Foreign Currency Translation - Venezuela	Foreign Currency Translation - Venezuela - The Company has a subsidiary 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.
Reclassifications	Reclassifications - Certain items in the 2014 condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2015 presentation.

Basis_of_Presentation_Tables

Basis of Presentation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, are as follows:
		March 31,			December 31,
		2015			2014
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	(2,450	)	$	(2,121	)
	Other	(187		)	(187		)
		$	(2,637	)	(2,308		)

Goodwill_and_Intangibles_Asset1

Goodwill and Intangibles Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of goodwill	Changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are as follows:
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	11,789
	Additions	—
	Exchange rate fluctuation	(743		)
	Balance as of March 31, 2015	$	11,046
Summary of intangible assets	The following is a summary of intangible assets at March 31, 2015:
			Amortizable Lives		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
	Amortized Intangible assets
	Customer relationships		10 years		$	1,269	$	204	$	1,065
	Developed technology		10 years		3,537		830		2,707
	Trade names		2 years		913		336		577
	Other		3 years		76		48		28
					$	5,795	$	1,418	$	4,377
	Unamortized Intangible Assets
	Trademarks								67
	Total Intangible Assets								$	4,444
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		$	937
	2016		520
	2017		482
	2018		482
	2019		482
	Thereafter		1,474
			$	4,377

Basic_and_Diluted_Earnings_Per1

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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.
		Three Months Ended
		31-Mar
		2015			2014
	Numerator
	Net income/(loss) attributable to the Company	$	(1,126	)	$	1,160
	Denominator
	Basic weighted-average common shares	8,175,045			7,138,477
	Effect of stock options and restricted stock (1)	—			523,025
	Diluted weighted-average common shares	8,175,045			7,661,502
	Basic income/(loss) per common share	$	(0.14	)	$	0.16
	Diluted income/(loss) per common share	$	(0.14	)	$	0.15
	-1	For the three months ended March 31, 2015, 190,500 stock options are excluded as the market price is below the strike price at March 15, 2015. Additionally, 222,417 restricted shares and 65,352 stock options are excluded, as they are anti-dilutive to the net loss per common share.

Leasehold_Improvements_and_Equ1

Leasehold Improvements and Equipment (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Leasehold improvements and equipment	The components of the leasehold improvements and equipment at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:
		March 31,			31-Dec-14
		2015
	Leasehold improvements	$	3,814		3,731
	Office furniture, fixtures and equipment	3,508			3,544
	Computer equipment and software	8,093			7,933
		15,415			15,208
	Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(9,776		)	(9,527	)
		$	5,639		5,681

LongTerm_Debt_Tables

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of long-term debt instruments	Long-term debt consists of the following at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
		31-Mar-15			31-Dec-14
	Notes payable - redemption of members’ units	$	118		$	157
	Notes payable - seller financed acquisitions	7,180			7,581
	Notes payable - other	673			91
		7,971			7,829
	Less current portion of long-term debt	4,867			4,280
		$	3,104		$	3,549
Schedule of changes in fair value of notes payable	Table below summarizes changes in fair value of notes payable.
		12/31/14		New notes			Payments		Fair value adjustment (Level 3)		Exchange rate fluctuation			3/31/15
	Seller financing notes	$	7,581	$	—		$	—	$	167	$	(568	)	$	7,180

ShareBased_Compensation_Tables

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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 March 31, 2015, is presented below:
		Common		Weighted-
				Average
				Grant-Date
	Non-Vested Common Stock	Stock		Fair Value
	Non-vested common stock at December 31, 2014	136,090		$	4.74
	Granted	80,638		$	10.23
	Vested	—		$	—
	Forfeited	(39,427	)	$	7.1
	Non-vested common stock at March 31, 2015	177,301		$	7.84
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 March 31, 2015, is presented below:
		Common		Weighted-Average Grant-Date
	Common Stock Subject to Recapture	Stock		Fair Value
	Common stock subject to recapture at December 31, 2014	4,679		$	4.7
	Granted	—		$	—
	Expiration of recapture provision	(2,340	)	$	4.7
	Forfeited	—		$	—
	Common stock subject to recapture at March 31, 2015	2,339		$	4.7
Non-qualified stock option activity	A summary of the Company's employee stock purchase program as of March 31, 2015, is presented below:
		Common		Weighted-Average Grant-Date
	Employee Stock Purchase Program	Stock		Fair Value
	Non-vested purchased employee stock at December 31, 2014	77,467		$	3.98
	Granted	—		$	—
	Vested	—		$	—
	Forfeited	(46,853	)	$	4.09
	Non-vested common stock at March 31, 2015	30,614		$	3.81
	A summary of the Company’s non-qualified stock option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015, 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, 2014	287,733		$	6.55	8.2	$	2,486
	Granted	—		$	—		$	—
	Exercised	—		$	—	—	$	—
	Expired	—		$	—	—	$	—
	Forfeited	(50,498	)	$	7.43	—	$	—
	Outstanding on March 31, 2015	237,235		$	6.36	7.8	$	125
	Exercisable on March 31, 2015	119,500		$	4.88	—	$	—

Enterprise_Geographic_Concentr1

Enterprise Geographic Concentrations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary of revenue, operating income (loss), depreciation and amortization, and capital expenditures	The revenue by region, for the three ended March 31 2015 and 2014, is as follows:
		Three Months ended March 31, 2015		Three Months ended March 31, 2014
	Revenue
	North America	$	18,360	$	23,666
	EMEA	10,233		10,585
	Asia Pacific	3,600		2,458
	Latin America	2,483		3,161
	Net revenue before reimbursable expenses	34,676		39,870
	Reimbursable expenses	1,034		1,088
	Total	$	35,710	$	40,958
Identifiable assets by geographic concentrations	Identifiable assets by geographic concentrations are as follows:
		31-Mar-15		December 31,
				2014
	Identifiable Assets
	North America	$	29,560	$	34,199
	EMEA	18,144		21,398
	Asia Pacific	8,441		7,937
	Latin America	10,190		10,706
	Global Operations Support	1,285		1,447
	Total	$	67,620	$	75,687
	Goodwill and other intangible assets, net:
	Latin America	$	1,831	$	1,993
	EMEA	8,150		8,709
	Asia Pacific	5,509		5,968
	Total	$	15,490	$	16,670

Basis_of_Presentation_Narrativ

Basis of Presentation Narrative (Details)	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 interest, ownership percentage by parent	51.00%
Ownership percentage, shareholders right to put remaining interest for limited amount of time	49.00%

Basis_of_Presentation_Accumula

Basis of Presentation Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments	($2,450)	($2,121)
Other	-187	-187
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	($2,637)	($2,308)

Basis_of_Presentation_Foreign_

Basis of Presentation Foreign Currency Translation (Details) (VEB)	Mar. 31, 2015	Feb. 28, 2013	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Foreign currency exchange rate, translation		6.3	4.3	5.3
Foreign currency exchange rate, translation, SICAD 1	12
Foreign currency exchange rate, translation, SICAD 2	196.95
Assets	3.2
Liabilities	1

Acquisitions_Neumann_Leadershi

Acquisitions Neumann Leadership (Details) (Neumann [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 01, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payment to acquire entity	$500,000
Repayments of bank debt	1,000,000
Seller note payable for contingent consideration	1,745,000
Note payable period	3 years
Deferred compensation contingency	769,000
Contingent portion period	3 years
Compensation and Benefits [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Post combination compensation expense		$100,000

Acquisitions_Park_Brown_Intern

Acquisitions Park Brown International (Details) (Park Brown International [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payment to acquire entity	$900,000
Seller note payable for contingent consideration	2,100,000
Note payable period	3 years
Revenue target period	3 years
Fair value of note payable to seller		$1,100,000
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Assumed fair value inputs discount rate	4.80%
Assumed fair value expected volatility rate	10.00%

Acquisitions_Johnson_Executive

Acquisitions Johnson Executive Search (Details) (Johnson [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Mar. 01, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payment to acquire entity	$2,300,000
Seller note payable for contingent consideration	2,500,000
Note payable period	3 years
Revenue target period	3 years
Assumed fair value inputs discount rate	13.50%
Fair value of note payable to seller		$1,500,000
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Assumed fair value inputs discount rate	8.50%
Assumed fair value expected volatility rate	10.00%

Acquisitions_Augmentum_Consult

Acquisitions Augmentum Consulting (Details) (Augmentum [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Sep. 04, 2014	2-May-13	Mar. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 04, 2014	2-May-13
			installment_payment			installment_payment
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of voting interests acquired	49.00%	51.00%		49.00%	49.00%	51.00%
Payment to acquire entity	$1,600,000	$1,500,000
Seller note payable for contingent consideration		2,500,000
Number of installment payments		2	2			2
Redeemable noncontrolling interest		3,800,000				3,800,000
Revenue target period		3 years
Aggregate maximum purchase price		8,462,399.12
Controlling interest, ownership percentage remaining		49.00%				49.00%
Business acquisition purchase price	3,900,000
Payment period	2 years
Assumed fair value inputs discount rate		18.50%
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Assumed fair value inputs discount rate		6.50%
Minimum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Controlling ownership amount by parent		0
Minimum [Member] | Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Assumed fair value expected volatility rate		10.00%
Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Controlling ownership amount by parent		$3,600,000
Maximum [Member] | Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Assumed fair value expected volatility rate		12.50%

Goodwill_and_Intangibles_Asset2

Goodwill and Intangibles Assets Goodwill and Intangibles Assets (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2014	$11,789
Additions	0
Exchange rate fluctuation	-743
Balance as of March 31, 2015	$11,046

Goodwill_and_Intangibles_Asset3

Goodwill and Intangibles Assets (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Summary of intangible assets
Gross Carrying Amount	$5,795,000
Accumulated Amortization	1,418,000
Net Carrying Amount	4,377,000
Trademarks	67,000
Total Intangible Assets	4,444,000		4,882,000
Amortization expense	100,000	200,000
Customer relationships [Member]
Summary of intangible assets
Amortizable Lives	10 years
Gross Carrying Amount	1,269,000
Accumulated Amortization	204,000
Net Carrying Amount	1,065,000
Developed technology [Member]
Summary of intangible assets
Amortizable Lives	10 years
Gross Carrying Amount	3,537,000
Accumulated Amortization	830,000
Net Carrying Amount	2,707,000
Trade Names [Member]
Summary of intangible assets
Amortizable Lives	2 years
Gross Carrying Amount	913,000
Accumulated Amortization	336,000
Net Carrying Amount	577,000
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Summary of intangible assets
Amortizable Lives	3 years
Gross Carrying Amount	76,000
Accumulated Amortization	48,000
Net Carrying Amount	$28,000

Goodwill_and_Intangibles_Asset4

Goodwill and Intangibles Assets (Details 2) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Summary of estimated aggregate future amortization expense
2015	$937
2016	520
2017	482
2018	482
2019	482
Thereafter	1,474
Net Carrying Amount	$4,377

Accounts_Receivable_Details

Accounts Receivable (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Receivables [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$1.90	$1.90

Basic_and_Diluted_Earnings_Per2

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Numerator
Net income/(loss) attributable to the Company	($1,126)	$1,160
Denominator
Basic weighted-average common shares	8,175,045	7,138,477
Effect of stock options and restricted stock (1)	0	523,025
Diluted weighted-average common shares	8,175,045	7,661,502
Basic income/(loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	($0.14)	$0.16
Diluted income/(loss) per common share (in dollars per share)	($0.14)	$0.15

Basic_and_Diluted_Earnings_Per3

Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details Textual)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015
Stock Options [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities excluded	190,500	65,352
Restricted Stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities excluded		222,417

Leasehold_Improvements_and_Equ2

Leasehold Improvements and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Leasehold improvements and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$15,415		$15,208
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	-9,776		-9,527
Leasehold improvements and equipment, net	5,639		5,681
Depreciation	541	563
Leasehold improvements [Member]
Leasehold improvements and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	3,814		3,731
Depreciation	400	400
Office furniture, fixtures and equipment [Member]
Leasehold improvements and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	3,508		3,544
Computer equipment and software [Member]
Leasehold improvements and equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$8,093		$7,933

LongTerm_Debt_Line_of_Credit_T

Long-Term Debt Line of Credit - Textual (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 04, 2014	2-May-13
	acquisition					installment_payment
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity		20,000,000
Line of credit facility, interest rate at period end		2.93%
Line of credit		13,100,000	17,200,000
Letters of credit outstanding amount		4,600,000	4,600,000
Line of credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity		6,900,000	2,800,000
Notes payable		7,971,000	7,829,000
Number of businesses acquired	2
Neumann [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of note payable to seller		1,400,000
Number of installment payments		3
Park Brown International [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of note payable to seller		1,100,000
Number of installment payments		3
Johnson [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of note payable to seller		1,500,000
Number of installment payments		3
Augmentum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of note payable to seller		3,000,000
Number of installment payments		2				2
Percentage of voting interests acquired				49.00%	49.00%	51.00%
Taylor Consultancy [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of note payable to seller		200,000
Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate		3.25%
Capital Units [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable		118,000	$157,000
Convertible Notes Payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument payment period		5 years
Stated percentage interest rate range minimum		2.66%
Stated percentage interest rate range maximum		5.00%

LongTerm_Debt_Long_Term_Debt_D

Long-Term Debt Long Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	$7,971	$7,829
Less current portion of long-term debt	4,867	4,280
Notes payable long-term	3,104	3,549
Seller Financed Acquisition [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	7,180	7,581
Capital Units [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	118	157
Other payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable	$673	$91

LongTerm_Debt_Change_in_fair_v

Long-Term Debt Change in fair value (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Changes in Fair Value of Notes Payable [Roll Forward]
Seller financing note, beginning balance	$7,581
New notes	0
Payments	0
Fair value adjustment (Level 3)	167
Exchange rate fluctuation	-568
Seller financing note, ending balance	$7,180

ShareBased_Compensation_Detail

Share-Based Compensation (Details Textual) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	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	100,000	100,000
Unrecognized compensation expense	500,000
Weighted-average period of expense to be recognized	2 years 5 months 0 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
Common Stock Subject to Recapture [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted-average period of expense to be recognized	0 years 9 months 7 days
Unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested non-qualified stock options	8,417
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	44,944	31,448
Weighted-average period of expense to be recognized	1 year 9 months 18 days
Aggregate intrinsic value closing price	$5.08
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
Employee Stock [Member] | Employee Stock Purchase Program [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	108,523	9,559
Weighted-average period of expense to be recognized	7 months 6 days
Stock purchase discount program amount allowed	100,000
Discount from market price, purchase date	15.00%
Stock purchase discount program vest period	3 years
Unrecognized compensation expense	$140,630

ShareBased_Compensation_Detail1

Share-Based Compensation (Details) (Restricted Stock [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Non-vested common stock, beginning balance (in shares)	136,090
Granted (in shares)	80,638
Vested (in shares)	0
Forfeited (in shares)	-39,427
Non-vested common stock, ending balance (in shares)	177,301
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Non-vested common stock, beginning balance (dollars per share)	$4.74
Granted (dollars per share)	$10.23
Vested (dollars per share)	$0
Forfeited (dollars per share)	$7.10
Non-vested common stock, ending balance (dollars per share)	$7.84

ShareBased_Compensation_Recapt

Share-Based Compensation, Recapture (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	287,733
Granted (in shares)	0
Expiration of recapture provision (in shares)	0
Forfeited (in shares)	-50,498
Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	237,235
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning balance (dollars per share)	$6.55
Granted (dollars per share)	$0
Expiration of recapture provision (dollars per share)	$0
Forfeited (dollars per share)	$7.43
Outstanding, ending balance (dollars per share)	$6.36
Common Stock Subject to Recapture [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	4,679
Granted (in shares)	0
Expiration of recapture provision (in shares)	-2,340
Forfeited (in shares)	0
Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	2,339
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning balance (dollars per share)	$4.70
Granted (dollars per share)	$0
Expiration of recapture provision (dollars per share)	$4.70
Forfeited (dollars per share)	$0
Outstanding, ending balance (dollars per share)	$4.70

ShareBased_Compensation_Option

Share-Based Compensation, Options (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	287,733
Granted (in shares)	0
Exercised (in shares)	0
Expired (in shares)	0
Forfeited (in shares)	-50,498
Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	237,235	287,733
Exercisable on March 31, 2015	119,500
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning balance (dollars per share)	$6.55
Granted (dollars per share)	$0
Exercised (dollars per share)	$0
Expired (dollars per share)	$0
Forfeited (dollars per share)	$7.43
Outstanding, ending balance (dollars per share)	$6.36	$6.55
Exercisable on March 31, 2015	$4.88
Weighted average remaining contractual term, beginning balance	7 years 9 months 18 days	8 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted average remaining contractual term, ending balance	7 years 9 months 18 days	8 years 2 months 12 days
Aggregate intrinsic value, beginning balance	$2,486
Aggregate intrinsic value, ending balance	$125	$2,486

ShareBased_Compensation_Employ

Share-Based Compensation, Employee Stock Purchase Program (Details) (Employee Stock Purchase Program [Member], Employee Stock [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Employee Stock Purchase Program [Member] | Employee Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested common stock, beginning balance (in shares)	77,467
Granted (in shares)	0
Vested (in shares)	0
Forfeited (in shares)	-46,853
Non-vested common stock, ending balance (in shares)	30,614
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Non-vested common stock, beginning balance (dollars per share)	$3.98
Granted (dollars per share)	$0
Vested (dollars per share)	$0
Forfeited (dollars per share)	$4.09
Non-vested common stock, ending balance (dollars per share)	$3.81

Enterprise_Geographic_Concentr2

Enterprise Geographic Concentrations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
	region
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of geographic regions	4
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenue before reimbursable expenses	$34,676	$39,870
Reimbursable expenses	1,034	1,088
Total revenue	35,710	40,958
North America [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenue before reimbursable expenses	18,360	23,666
EMEA [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenue before reimbursable expenses	10,233	10,585
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenue before reimbursable expenses	3,600	2,458
Latin America [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenue before reimbursable expenses	$2,483	$3,161

Enterprise_Geographic_Concentr3

Enterprise Geographic Concentrations (Details 1) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Identifiable assets	$67,620	$75,687
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	15,490	16,670
North America [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Identifiable assets	29,560	34,199
EMEA [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Identifiable assets	18,144	21,398
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	8,150	8,709
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Identifiable assets	8,441	7,937
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	5,509	5,968
Latin America [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Identifiable assets	10,190	10,706
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	1,831	1,993
Global Operations Support [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Identifiable assets	$1,285	$1,447

Equity_Offering_Details

Equity Offering (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Jan. 30, 2014
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Proceeds from public offering	$4,143	$0
Public Offering [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Proceeds from public offering			$4,200
Public Offering [Member] | Common Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares of common stock sold			1,454,059
Public offering price per share			$3.44

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jul. 14, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Apr. 29, 2015	Apr. 08, 2015	Apr. 14, 2015
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of credit		$13.10	$17.20
Other payable [Member] | Additional Loan Facility, Tranche Two [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of credit				6.25	6.25
Subsequent Event [Member] | Other payable [Member] | Additional Loan Facility [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of credit	15.5					20	12.5
Interest rate	3.18%
Interest rate increase	0.25%
Subsequent Event [Member] | Other payable [Member] | Additional Loan Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Interest rate							12.00%
Subsequent Event [Member] | Other payable [Member] | Additional Loan Facility, Tranche One [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of credit								$6.25