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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 12, 2013	Jun. 29, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTERNATIONAL INC
Entity Central Index Key	0001066605
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2012
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		18,057,941
Entity Public Float			$ 311,790,168

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 117,605	$ 185,390
Restricted cash	199	440
Accounts receivable, net	69,107	69,081
Other receivables	10,288	9,404
Prepaid expenses	14,167	16,551
Other current assets	1,366	1,382
Income taxes recoverable	5,651	19,866
Deferred income taxes	7,899	8,211
Total current assets	226,282	310,325
Non-current assets:
Property and equipment, net	42,362	44,781
Restricted cash	7,968	1,470
Assets designated for retirement and pension plans	22,763	22,883
Investments	11,902	9,868
Other non-current assets	5,301	6,480
Goodwill	120,940	90,696
Other intangible assets, net	32,020	2,556
Deferred income taxes	25,454	26,506
Total non-current assets	268,710	205,240
Total assets	494,992	515,565
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	8,657	9,157
Accrued salaries and employee benefits	102,597	131,697
Other current liabilities	40,390	39,362
Income taxes payable	709	4,868
Deferred income taxes	43	6
Total current liabilities	152,396	185,090
Non-current liabilities:
Retirement and pension plans	37,247	31,747
Other non-current liabilities	56,943	47,396
Deferred income taxes	59	37
Total non-current liabilities	94,249	79,180
Total liabilities	246,645	264,270
Commitments and contingencies (Note 22)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued at December 31, 2012 and 2011
Common stock, $.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 19,585,777 shares issued, 17,993,652 and 17,870,236 shares outstanding at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively	196	196
Treasury stock at cost, 1,592,125 and 1,715,541 shares at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively	(52,523)	(58,690)
Additional paid in capital	234,010	238,523
Retained earnings	51,704	55,029
Accumulated other comprehensive income	14,960	16,237
Total stockholders' equity	248,347	251,295
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 494,992	$ 515,565

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	19,585,777	19,585,777
Common stock, shares outstanding	17,993,652	17,870,236
Treasury stock, shares	1,592,125	1,715,541

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Revenue:
Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue)	$ 443,777	$ 527,793	$ 493,091
Reimbursements	21,304	26,187	20,145
Total revenue	465,081	553,980	513,236
Operating expenses (income):
Salaries and employee benefits	309,502	372,406	340,178
General and administrative expenses	113,826	123,592	130,622
Other charges			4,218
Reimbursed expenses	21,304	26,187	20,145
Restructuring charges	810	16,344	1,621
Impairment charges		26,366
Other operating income			(1,072)
Total operating expenses	445,442	564,895	495,712
Operating income (loss)	19,639	(10,915)	17,524
Non-operating income (expense):
Interest income, net	1,118	1,402	813
Other, net	(495)	(5,262)	(1,389)
Net non-operating income (expense)	623	(3,860)	(576)
Income (loss) before income taxes	20,262	(14,775)	16,948
Provision for income taxes	14,022	18,947	9,455
Net income (loss)	6,240	(33,722)	7,493
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(467)	(1,282)	2,859
Unrealized gains (loss) on available-for-sale investment	1,091	(104)	706
Pension adjustment	(1,901)	(615)	(1,055)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(1,277)	(2,001)	2,510
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 4,963	$ (35,723)	$ 10,003
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	17,971	17,780	17,437
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	18,120	17,780	17,869
Basic earnings (loss) per common share	$ 0.35	$ (1.90)	$ 0.43
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share	0.34	(1.90)	0.42
Cash dividends paid per share	$ 0.65	$ 0.52	$ 0.52

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Treasury Stock	Additional Paid in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2009	$ 290,852	$ 196	$ (86,419)	$ 260,256	$ 101,091	$ 15,728
Beginning Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2009		19,586	2,513
Net income (loss)	7,493				7,493
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	2,510					2,510
Treasury and common stock transactions:
Stock-based compensation	8,552			8,552
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of tax withholdings	(4,629)		$ 16,431	(21,060)
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of tax withholdings, shares			(473)
Re-issuance of treasury stock	300		$ 439	(139)
Re-issuance of treasury stock, shares			(13)
Cash dividends declared ($0.52 per share)	(9,114)				(9,114)
Dividend equivalents on restricted stock units	(414)				(414)
Tax deficit related to stock-based compensation	(1,008)			(1,008)
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	294,542	$ 196	$ (69,549)	246,601	99,056	18,238
Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2010		19,586	2,027
Net income (loss)	(33,722)				(33,722)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(2,001)					(2,001)
Treasury and common stock transactions:
Stock-based compensation	5,664			5,664
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of tax withholdings	(2,775)		$ 10,204	(12,979)
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of tax withholdings, shares			(293)
Re-issuance of treasury stock	375		$ 655	(280)
Re-issuance of treasury stock, shares			(19)
Cash dividends declared ($0.52 per share)	(9,277)				(9,277)
Dividend equivalents on restricted stock units	(1,028)				(1,028)
Tax deficit related to stock-based compensation	(483)			(483)
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	251,295	$ 196	$ (58,690)	238,523	55,029	16,237
Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011		19,586	1,715
Net income (loss)	6,240				6,240
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(1,277)					(1,277)
Treasury and common stock transactions:
Stock-based compensation	4,199			4,199
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of tax withholdings	(1,653)		$ 6,344	(7,997)
Vesting of restricted stock units, net of tax withholdings, shares			(184)
Purchases of treasury stock	(1,123)		$ (1,123)
Purchases of treasury stock, shares			88
Re-issuance of treasury stock	450		$ 946	(496)
Re-issuance of treasury stock, shares			(27)
Cash dividends declared ($0.52 per share)	(9,362)				(9,362)
Dividend equivalents on restricted stock units	(203)				(203)
Tax deficit related to stock-based compensation	(219)			(219)
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 248,347	$ 196	$ (52,523)	$ 234,010	$ 51,704	$ 14,960
Ending Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012		19,586	1,592

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Cash dividends per share	$ 0.52	$ 0.52	$ 0.52
Retained Earnings
Cash dividends per share	$ 0.52	$ 0.52	$ 0.52

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Cash flows - operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 6,240	$ (33,722)	$ 7,493
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	10,801	10,263	11,584
Write-off of investment		2,810
Deferred income taxes	2,331	10,571	7,093
Net realized (gains) losses on investments	(2)	211	1,509
Stock-based compensation expense	4,199	5,503	7,765
Other operating income			(1,072)
Impairment charges		26,366
Restructuring charges	810	16,344	1,621
Cash paid for restructuring charges	(9,128)	(7,491)	(3,439)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Trade and other receivables	6,288	10,819	(17,211)
Accounts payable	(471)	(732)	2,203
Accrued expenses	(21,755)	5,960	65,162
Income taxes recoverable (payable), net	10,182	(6,886)	3,726
Retirement and pension plan assets and liabilities	1,594	667	(483)
Prepayments	2,897	(1,186)	672
Other assets and liabilities, net	(1,493)	5,277	(2,329)
Net cash provided by operating activities	12,493	44,774	84,294
Cash flows - investing activities:
Restricted cash	(6,230)	83	2,620
Acquisition of business and earnout payments, net of cash acquired	(52,733)	(3,930)	(554)
Capital expenditures	(7,504)	(18,016)	(17,564)
Purchases of available for sale investments	(1,121)	(986)	(1,046)
Proceeds from sale of available for sale investments	137	83	292
Loan to equity method investment		(1,008)
Other, net	200	74
Net cash used in investing activities	(67,251)	(23,700)	(16,252)
Cash flows - financing activities:
Cash dividends paid	(11,991)	(9,723)	(9,696)
Payment of employee tax withholdings on equity transactions	(1,653)	(2,853)	(4,585)
Purchases of treasury stock	(1,123)
Acquisition earnout payments	(381)
Net cash used in financing activities	(15,148)	(12,576)	(14,281)
Effect of exchange rates fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	2,121	(4,232)	4,333
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(67,785)	4,266	58,094
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	185,390	181,124	123,030
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	117,605	185,390	181,124
Cash paid for
Gross income taxes	8,191	14,010	5,520
Interest	$ 21	$ 4	$ 10

Basis of Presentation

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Basis of Presentation [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

1. Basis of Presentation

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) is engaged in providing executive search and leadership consulting services to clients on a retained basis. The Company operates in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific.

The consolidated financial statements include Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries and have been prepared using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The preparation of these financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and certain financial statement disclosures. Significant items subject to estimates and assumptions include revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, allowances for deferred tax assets, assessment of goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment, compensation accruals, stock-based compensation and contingent liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Concentration of Risk

The Company is potentially exposed to concentrations of risk associated with its accounts receivable. However, this risk is limited due to the Company’s large number of clients and their dispersion across many different industries and geographies. At December 31, 2012, the Company had no significant concentrations of risk.

Accounts Receivable

The Company’s accounts receivable primarily consist of trade receivables. The allowance for doubtful accounts is developed based upon several factors including the age of the Company’s accounts receivable, historical write-off experience and specific account analysis. These factors may change over time, impacting the allowance level.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Cash and cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates fair market value. The carrying value for receivables from clients, accounts payable, deferred revenue and other accrued liabilities reasonably approximate fair market value due to the nature of the financial instruments and the short term nature of the items.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset or, for leasehold improvements, the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the asset, as follows:


Office furniture, fixtures and equipment			5–10 years
Computer equipment and software			3–8 years

Depreciation is calculated for tax purposes using accelerated methods, where applicable.

Long-lived Assets

The Company reviews its long-lived assets, including property and equipment, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge, equal to the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset, is recognized.

Investments

The Company’s investments consist primarily of available-for-sale investments within the U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) and warrants for equity securities in client companies classified as derivative instruments, cost method investments or available-for-sale investments.

Available-for-sale investments are reported at fair value with changes in unrealized gains (losses) recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income in the Consolidated Balance Sheets until realized. Realized gains (losses) resulting from an employee’s termination from the Plan are recorded as a non-operating income (expense) in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the difference between the purchase price of acquired companies and the related fair value of the net assets acquired, which is accounted for by the acquisition method of accounting. Other intangible assets include client relationships, trade name, software, employee non-compete agreements, and candidate database. The Company performs assessments of the carrying value of goodwill at least annually and of its goodwill and other intangible assets whenever events occur or circumstances indicate that a carrying amount of these assets may not be recoverable. These circumstances include a significant change in business climate, attrition of key personnel, changes in financial condition or results of operations, a prolonged decline in the Company’s stock price and market capitalization, competition, and other factors.

The goodwill impairment test compares the fair value of a reporting unit to 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 recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill recognized in a business combination is determined. The fair value of each of the Company’s reporting units is determined using a discounted cash flow methodology.

The other intangible asset impairment review compares the carrying amount of an asset to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge, equal to the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value, is recognized.

Other intangible assets acquired are amortized either using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives or based on the projected cash flow associated with the respective intangible assets.

Restructuring Charges

The Company accounts for restructuring charges by recognizing a liability at fair value.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue before reimbursements of out-of-pocket expenses (“net revenue”) consists of retainers and indirect expenses billed to clients. For each assignment, the Company and its client enter into a contract that outlines the general terms and conditions of the assignment. Typically, the Company is paid a retainer for its executive search services equal to approximately one-third of the estimated first year compensation for the position to be filled. In addition, if the actual compensation of a placed candidate exceeds the estimated compensation, the Company often will be authorized to bill the client for one-third of the excess. Indirect expenses are calculated as a percentage of the retainer with certain dollar limits per search. The Company generally bills its clients for its retainer and indirect expenses in one-third increments over a three-month period commencing in the month of a client’s acceptance of the contract.

Net revenue is recognized when earned and realizable and therefore when the following criteria have been met: (a) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (b) services have been rendered, (c) the fee to our client is fixed or determinable, and (d) collectability is reasonably assured. Taxes collected from clients and remitted to governmental authorities are presented on a net basis. Typically, net revenue from standard executive search engagements is recognized over the expected average period of performance, in proportion to the estimated personnel time incurred to fulfill our obligations under the arrangements. Net revenue in excess of the retainer, resulting from actual compensation of the placed candidate exceeding the estimated compensation, is recognized upon completion of the executive search when the amount of the additional fee is known.

Net revenue from certain leadership consulting and non-standard executive search engagements is recognized in accordance with the completion of the engagement deliverables.

Reimbursements

The Company incurs certain out-of-pocket expenses that are reimbursed by its clients, which are accounted for as revenue in its Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Salaries and Employee Benefits

Salaries and employee benefits consist of compensation and benefits paid to consultants, executive officers, and administrative and support personnel, of which the most significant elements are salaries and annual performance-related bonuses. Other items in this category are expenses related to sign-on bonuses and minimum guaranteed bonuses (often incurred in connection with the hiring of new consultants), restricted stock unit amortization, payroll taxes, profit sharing and retirement benefits, and employee insurance benefits.

Salaries and employee benefits are recognized on an accrual basis. Certain signing bonuses, retention awards, and minimum guaranteed compensation are capitalized and amortized in accordance with the terms of the respective agreements.

A portion of the Company’s consultants’ and management cash bonuses are deferred and paid over a three-year vesting period. The portion of the bonus that is deferred varies between 10% and 15% depending on the employee’s level or position. The compensation expense related to the amounts being deferred is recognized on a graded vesting attribution method over the requisite service period. This service period begins on January 1 of the respective fiscal year and continues through the deferral date, which coincides with the Company’s bonus payments in the first quarter of the following year, and for an additional three year vesting period. The deferrals are recorded in accrued salaries and employee benefits and other non-current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation based on the fair value of the award at grant date, which is typically the closing stock-price, and recognizes compensation expense over the requisite service period.

Consultants’ Share of Gains Related to Warrant Monetizations

Historically, the Company’s policy with respect to warrants was that 55% of the net proceeds resulting from the monetizations of warrants was payable to the consultants involved in the search. For warrants received by the Company after April 1, 2005, the portion of the net proceeds payable to consultants was reduced from 55% to 50% and is limited to $10 million per monetization. In addition, of the 50% of the net proceeds retained by the Company, 20% (or 10% of the total net proceeds) will be reserved for discretionary distributions to the broader employee population.

Income Taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities, applying enacted statutory tax rates in effect for the year in which the tax differences are expected to reverse. 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.

Earnings per Common Share

Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by weighted average common shares outstanding for the year. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted. Common equivalent shares are excluded from the determination of diluted earnings per share in periods in which they have an anti-dilutive effect.

Translation of Foreign Currencies

The Company generally designates the local currency for all its subsidiaries as the functional currency. The Company translates the assets and liabilities of its subsidiaries into U.S. dollars at the current rate of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses are translated at a monthly average exchange rate for the period. Translation adjustments are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income.

Recently Adopted Financial Accounting Standards

On January 1, 2012 the Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) guidance to increase the prominence of other comprehensive income within the financial statements. The guidance requires entities to present the components of net income and other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement or in two separate, but consecutive, statements of net income and other comprehensive income. The option to only present other comprehensive income within the statement of stockholders’ equity was eliminated. The standard also requires a company to present reclassification adjustments for items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in the statements where the components of net income and comprehensive income are presented. The Company has presented the components of net income and other comprehensive income in a single continuous statement. The reclassification adjustments were not material.

On January 1, 2012, the FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-08, Testing Goodwill for Impairment, became effective. This standard gives an entity the option of performing a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is necessary to perform step 1 of the annual goodwill impairment test. An entity is required to perform step 1 only if it concludes that it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount. An entity may choose to perform the qualitative assessment on none, some, or all of its reporting units or an entity may bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit in any period and proceed directly to step 1 of the impairment test. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on the Company’s operations.

Recently Issued Financial Accounting Standards

From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the FASB or other standard setting bodies that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, the Company believes that the impact of recently issued standards that are not yet effective will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Abstract]

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

3. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The following table summarizes the activity of the allowance for doubtful accounts for the years ended:


	December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
Balance at January 1,	$	3,805		$	6,589		$	4,854
Provision (benefit) charged to income		2,175			(558	)		3,305
Write-offs		(1,281	)		(2,288	)		(1,447	)
Currency		99			62			(123	)

Balance at December 31,	$	4,798		$	3,805		$	6,589

- Definition

The entire disclosure for claims held for amounts due a entity, excluding financing receivables. Examples include, but are not limited to, trade accounts receivables, notes receivables, loans receivables. Includes disclosure for allowance for credit losses.

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Property and Equipment, net

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Property and Equipment, net [Abstract]

Property and Equipment, net

4. Property and Equipment, net

The components of the Company’s property and equipment are as follows:


	December 31,
	2012			2011
Leasehold improvements	$	44,043		$	42,789
Office furniture, fixtures and equipment		24,067			24,602
Computer equipment and software		39,052			45,270

Property and equipment, gross		107,162			112,661
Accumulated depreciation		(64,800	)		(67,880	)

Property and equipment, net	$	42,362		$	44,781

Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 was $10.2 million, $9.1 million, and $9.6 million, respectively.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. This disclosure may include property plant and equipment accounting policies and methodology, a schedule of property, plant and equipment gross, additions, deletions, transfers and other changes, depreciation, depletion and amortization expense, net, accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization expense and useful lives, income statement disclosures, assets held for sale and public utility disclosures.

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Restricted Cash

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Restricted Cash [Abstract]

Restricted Cash

5. Restricted Cash

The Company had $8.2 million and $1.9 million of restricted cash at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The restricted cash at December 31, 2012 consists of $6.5 million for a retention escrow associated with the Senn Delaney acquisition, which will be paid to certain key executives of Senn Delaney if they remain with the Company for three years subsequent to the acquisition (See Note 9, Acquisitions). Additionally, $1.7 million and $1.9 million of restricted cash at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, is in support of lease guarantees. In accordance with the terms of the lease agreements, the cash balances are restricted through the termination dates of the leases, which extend through 2018.

Investments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Investments [Abstract]

Investments

6. Investments

The components of the Company’s investments are as follows:


	December 31,
	2012		2011
U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan	$	11,401	$	9,313
Warrants and equity securities		501		555

Total	$	11,902	$	9,868

The Company’s U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan consists primarily of U.S. marketable securities and mutual funds, all of which are valued using Level 1 inputs (See Note 7, Fair Value Measurements). The aggregate cost basis for these investments was $9.3 million and $8.3 million as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The warrants and equity securities primarily consist of cost method investments, none of which were evaluated for impairment since there were no triggering events in the respective periods.

Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

7. Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A three-level fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy requires entities to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:

•

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

•

Level 2 – Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, or other inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

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Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets and liabilities. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.


	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
At December 31, 2012
U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan	$	11,401	$	—	$	—	$	11,401
Assets designated for retirement and pension plans		—		24,096		—		24,096

	$	11,401	$	24,096	$	—	$	35,497

At December 31, 2011
U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan	$	9,313	$	—	$	—	$	9,313
Assets designated for retirement and pension plans		—		24,240		—		24,240

	$	9,313	$	24,240	$	—	$	33,553

Substantially all of the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis are measured using Level 1 inputs, except those noted in the table above. The Company considers the recorded value of its financial assets and liabilities, which consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, to approximate the fair value of the respective assets and liabilities at December 31, 2012 and 2011 based upon the short-term nature of the assets and liabilities.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Other Non-Current Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Other Non-Current Assets [Abstract]

Other Non-Current Assets

8. Other Non-Current Assets

The components of the Company’s other non-current assets are as follows:


	December 31,
	2012		2011
Deferred compensation	$	2,747	$	4,345
Prepaid rent		2,100		2,075
Other		454		60

Total other non-current assets	$	5,301	$	6,480

Acquisition

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Acquisition [Abstract]

Acquisition

9. Acquisition

Senn-Delaney Leadership Consulting Group, LLC

On December 31, 2012, the Company acquired Senn-Delaney Leadership Consulting Group, LLC, a global leader of corporate culture shaping. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, the Company paid $53.5 million at closing for 100 percent of the equity of Senn Delaney. The Company expects to pay $15.0 million of additional cash consideration based on the realization of specific earnings milestones achieved in the next three years. The Company also paid $6.5 million for a retention escrow that will be paid to certain key executives of Senn Delaney if they remain with the Company for three years subsequent to the acquisition. This will be recognized as compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the three-year service period. The transaction was financed with existing cash, however, on January 31, 2013 the Company added a term loan facility to an existing credit agreement and borrowed $40 million (See Note 23, Subsequent Events). Included in general and administrative expenses is $1.7 million of acquisition related costs incurred during the fourth quarter of 2012. All 100 of the Senn Delaney employees who were offered employment accepted and joined the Company. This acquisition is a significant milestone in the Company’s strategy to build the premier professional services firm focused on serving the leadership needs of the world’s top organizations. Culture shaping is a service that appeals directly to the Company’s target market—C-suite and Board-level executives—making it a highly complementary offering to the Company’s premium Executive Search and Leadership Consulting services. Additionally, Senn Delaney will gain access to the resources and global reach of the Company’s platform, which the Company believes will accelerate its growth.

Since the acquisition occurred on December 31, 2012, there are no results of operations of the acquired business included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements other than the preliminary purchase price allocation. The preliminary purchase price allocation and the resulting goodwill recorded at December 31, 2012 could change as a result of the finalization of items such as working capital adjustments and income taxes.

The following table summarizes the preliminary purchase price allocation:


Assets acquired:
Cash	$	775
Accounts receivable		6,273
Fixed assets		1,769
Other assets		428
Intangible assets		30,100
Goodwill		29,707

Total assets	$	69,052

Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		1,694
Deferred revenue		3,600
Earnout		9,900

Total liabilities	$	15,194

Net assets acquired	$	53,858

The net assets of $53.9 million were acquired through a $53.5 million cash payment at closing plus and an estimated working capital adjustment of $0.4 million that will be paid in 2013.

The following table summarizes the pro forma results of operations for 2012 and 2011 as though the business combination had been completed at the beginning of these years:


	2012		2011
Net revenue (1)	$	473,972	$	548,959
Operating income (2)		15,152		(21,508	)
Net income (3)		3,100		(40,603	)
Basic earnings per common share		0.17		(2.28	)
Diluted earnings per common share		0.17		(2.28	)

In addition to the underlying results of Senn Delaney, purchase accounting adjustments include the following:

(1)

An adjustment to deferred revenue which reduces the amount of revenue provided by Senn Delaney in only the first year of the combination by $4.5 million.

(2)

Intangible amortization of $5.0 million and $5.5 million for 2012 and 2011, respectively, which will decrease over the five to fifteen year amortization periods. Compensation expense of $2.3 million for 2012 and 2011, associated with the retention awards for certain key executives of Senn Delaney. Accretion expense of $1.7 million and $2.1 million, respectively, related to the estimated earnout payments that will be made over a three-year period based on upon the achievement of the currently estimated earnings milestones.

(3)

Interest expense of $0.7 million and $0.9 million, in 2012 and 2011, respectively, associated with the Term Facility that was taken out on January 31, 2013 (See Note 23, Subsequent Event) to fund the acquisition. The Term Facility will be amortized over a five-year period.

Bell McCaw Bampflyde Limited

In March 2010, the Company acquired Bell McCaw Bampflyde Limited, a retained executive search firm based in New Zealand for 0.8 million New Zealand dollars (equivalent to $0.7 million at December 31, 2012) of initial consideration, pursuant to an asset purchase, which was funded from existing cash. Bell McCaw Bampflyde Limited is eligible to receive earnout payments of up to 1.4 million New Zealand dollars based on the achievement of certain revenue metrics in 2011, 2012 and 2013. As a result, the Company accrued 1.4 million New Zealand dollars (equivalent to $1.2 million at December 31, 2012), representing the estimated fair value of future earnout payments as of the acquisition date. The Company had $0.4 million of earnout payments accrued at December 31, 2012. As part of the purchase price allocation, the Company recorded 0.2 million New Zealand dollars (equivalent to $0.2 million at December 31, 2012) of property and equipment, and 2.0 million New Zealand dollars (equivalent to $1.7 million at December 31, 2012) of goodwill. There were no intangibles recorded as part of this acquisition.

Ray & Berndtson Sp. z o. o

In February 2009, the Company acquired Ray & Berndtson Sp. z o. o (“Ray & Berndtson”), a retained executive search firm in Warsaw, Poland, for $2.7 million of initial consideration, pursuant to a stock purchase, which was funded from existing cash. Ray & Berndtson was eligible to receive earnout payments based on the achievement of certain revenue metrics in 2009, 2010, and 2011. As a result, as of the acquisition date, the Company accrued €1.8 million (equivalent to $2.4 million at December 31, 2012) representing the estimated fair value of the future earnout payments. Additionally, the Company recorded $4.2 million of goodwill, $0.7 million of identifiable intangible assets, $0.3 million of assets and assumed $0.1 million of liabilities.

As a result of significantly lower than expected 2009 revenue production from the consultants acquired and uncertainty regarding future performance, the Company performed a fair value assessment of the future earnout payments under the purchase agreement. This assessment resulted in a $1.7 million reduction to the original earnout accrual in 2009. Additionally, the deterioration in business performance in 2009 triggered a review of the client relationship intangible assets associated with this acquisition, resulting in an impairment charge in the European region of $0.2 million during 2009. As a result of continued lower than expected 2010 revenue production from consultants acquired and uncertainty regarding future performance, the Company performed a second fair value assessment which resulted in a $1.1 million adjustment in 2010. Under the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations, the Company recognized the 2010 and 2009 fair value adjustments as other operating income in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss). As of December 31, 2011 and 2012 there were no goodwill, intangible assets, or earnout accruals recorded related to the Ray & Berndtson acquisition.

IronHill Partners, LLC

In May 2008, the Company acquired IronHill Partners, LLC (“IronHill”), an executive search boutique firm in the United States, specializing in the venture capital sector with a particular focus on technology companies. IronHill was eligible to receive earnout payments up to $4.4 million based on the achievement of certain revenue metrics in 2009, 2010, and 2011. As a result of the achievement of these revenue metrics, the Company paid an earnout payment of $3.9 million in 2011. The earnout period for the IronHill acquisition has expired and there will be no future payments associated with the acquisition.

For the acquisitions noted above, the Company used the purchase method of accounting for IronHill and the acquisition accounting method for business combinations for Ray & Berndtson, Bell McCaw Bampflyde Limited, and Senn Delaney. The results of operations of these entities have been included in the consolidated financial statements since their respective acquisition dates. Additionally, none of these acquisitions, except Senn Delaney, are considered material to the Company, and, therefore, pro-forma information has not been presented.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for a business combination (or series of individually immaterial business combinations) completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities. The disclosure may include leverage buyout transactions (as applicable).

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

10. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:


	Americas			Europe			Asia Pacific			Total
Balance at December 31, 2009	$	78,755		$	24,270		$	5,985		$	109,010
Bell McCaw Bampflyde Limited acquisition		—			—			1,386			1,386
Exchange rate fluctuations		234			(1,288	)		546			(508	)

Balance at December 31, 2010		78,989			22,982			7,917			109,888
Goodwill impairment		—			(23,507	)		—			(23,507	)
Iron Hill earnout adjustment		3,930			—			—			3,930
Exchange rate fluctuations		(105	)		525			(35	)		385

Balance at December 31, 2011		82,814			—			7,882			90,696
Senn-Delaney acquisition		25,892			3,815			—			29,707
Exchange rate fluctuations		127			—			410			537

Balance at December 31, 2012	$	108,833		$	3,815		$	8,292		$	120,940

The Company recorded $29.7 million of goodwill, substantially all of which is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes related to the acquisition of Senn Delaney as discussed in Note 9, Acquisitions, and has allocated these amounts to the Americas and Europe based on their respective valuations. The preliminary purchase price allocation and the resulting goodwill recorded at December 31, 2012 could change as a result of the finalization of purchase price accounting adjustments. The Company does not believe these changes would be material.

During the 2012 fourth quarter, the Company conducted a goodwill impairment evaluation as of October 31, 2012. The goodwill impairment evaluation is performed using a two-step, fair value based test. The first step compares the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. The second step measures the impairment charge and is performed only if the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value as determined in step 1. 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 recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill recognized in a business combination.

The impairment test is considered for each of the Company’s reporting units as defined in the accounting standard for goodwill and intangible assets. The Company operates its executive search and leadership consulting services in three geographic regions: the Americas; Europe, which includes Africa; and Asia Pacific, which includes the Middle East. The Americas is comprised of the Company’s North America and Latin America operations. These geographic regions are also considered to be the Company’s reporting units as follows: Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific.

During the impairment evaluation process, the Company used a discounted cash flow methodology to estimate the fair value of its reporting units. The discounted cash flow approach is dependent on a number of factors, including estimates of future market growth and trends, forecasted revenue and costs, capital investments, appropriate discount rates, certain assumptions to allocate shared assets and liabilities, historical and projected performance of the Company’s reporting units, the outlook for the executive search industry, and the macroeconomic conditions affecting each of the Company’s reporting units.

The key assumptions used in the determination of fair value were (1) the volatility in current economic conditions; (2) a forecast of growth in the near term; (3) improved profit margin expectations; and (4) other factors. Based on the result of the first step of this goodwill impairment analysis, the fair values of the Americas and Asia Pacific reporting units exceeded their carrying values by 66%, and 34%, respectively. Since the fair value of the reporting units exceeded their carrying values, the second step of the goodwill impairment test was not necessary.

As a result of the restructuring initiatives in 2011, which primarily related to Europe and the volatility associated with the economic outlook for Europe, including the political and economic uncertainty in the region, the Company conducted a goodwill impairment evaluation as of September 30, 2011. As a result of the fair value of the Europe reporting unit not exceeding its carrying amount, the second step of the impairment evaluation was performed. Based on the results of the second step of the impairment evaluation, the Company determined the goodwill within the Europe reporting unit was impaired, which resulted in a non-cash impairment charge of $23.5 million in 2011, to write-off all of the goodwill in the Europe reporting unit. No impairment was noted during the annual impairment test conducted as of October 31, 2011.

In connection with the Company’s 2008 IronHill acquisition, IronHill was eligible to receive earnout payments up to a total of $4.4 million based on achievement of certain revenue metrics in 2009, 2010 and 2011. As a result of the achievement of these revenue metrics, the Company paid an earnout payment of $3.9 million during 2011. The earnout period for the IronHill acquisition has expired and there will be no future payments associated with the acquisition.

Other Intangible Assets

The carrying amount of amortizable intangible assets and the related accumulated amortization were as follows:


			December 31,
			2012							2011
	Weighted Average Life (in years)		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Client relationships		8.6	$	23,143	$	(8,323	)	$	14,820	$	10,208	$	(7,877	)	$	2,331
Trade name		15.0		9,400		—			9,400		—		—			—
Software		7.0		7,200		—			7,200		—		—			—
Non compete		5.0		600		—			600		—		—			—
Candidate database		—		—		—			—		1,800		(1,575	)		225

Total intangible assets		10.0	$	40,343	$	(8,323	)	$	32,020	$	12,008	$	(9,452	)	$	2,556

During 2012, the Company recorded $30.1 million of intangible assets in conjunction with the acquisition of Senn Delaney, and has allocated these amounts to the Americas and Europe based on their respective valuations. The intangible assets consist of client relationships of $12.9 million amortized over 8 years, trade name of $9.4 million amortized over 15 years, software of $7.2 million amortized over 7 years, and non-compete agreements of $0.6 million amortized over 5 years. Client relationships, trade name and non compete agreements are amortized using the cash flow method, while software is amortized using the straight-line method of amortization.

In connection with the goodwill impairment evaluation during the third quarter of 2011, the Company also performed an evaluation of its intangible assets. The analysis was conducted in accordance with accounting guidance on fair value measurements taking into consideration Level 3 inputs, primarily consisting of discounted cash flow methodologies and assumptions regarding the highest and best use of the asset by market participants in the context of the executive search business. Based on this evaluation, the Company recorded an impairment charge related to its client relationship intangible assets in Europe of $2.5 million and the Americas of $0.4 million during the third quarter of 2011.

As a result of the departure of certain consultants during the second quarter of 2010 and post-acquisition performance associated with the Company’s 2008 acquisitions of Schwab Enterprise, LLC and 75 Search Partners, LLC, and 2009 acquisition of Ray and Berndtson, the Company performed analyses of the remaining client relationship intangible assets related to these acquisitions. Based on these analyses, the Company recorded impairment charges of $0.5 million in the Americas region and $0.2 million in the European region during the second quarter of 2010 which are included in general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Intangible asset amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $0.6 million, $1.1 million and $1.3 million, respectively. The estimated intangible amortization expense is $5.8 million for fiscal year 2013, $5.4 for fiscal year 2014, $4.6 million for fiscal year 2015, $4.4 million for fiscal year 2016 and $3.6 million for fiscal year 2017. The estimated intangible amortization expense for 2013-2017 is higher than previous years as a result of the intangible assets acquired through the Senn Delaney acquisition (See Note 9, Acquisitions). These amounts are based on intangible assets recorded as of December 31, 2012, and actual amortization expense could differ from these estimates as a result of future acquisitions and other factors.

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The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.

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Other Current and Non-Current Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Other Current and Non-Current Liabilities [Abstract]

Other Current and Non-Current Liabilities

11. Other Current and Non-Current Liabilities

The components of other current liabilities are as follows:


	December 31, 2012		December 31, 2011
Deferred revenue	$	23,271	$	16,824
Accrued restructuring		874		8,881
Other		16,245		13,657

Total other current liabilities	$	40,390	$	39,362

The components of other non-current liabilities are as follows:


	December 31, 2012		December 31, 2011
Accrued salaries and employee benefits	$	27,023	$	26,503
Premise related costs		16,163		16,763
Earnout payments		9,900		348
Other		3,857		3,782

Total other non-current liabilities	$	56,943	$	47,396

Line of Credit

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Line of Credit [Abstract]

Line of Credit

12. Line of Credit

On June 22, 2011, the Company and certain foreign subsidiary borrowers of the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Agreement”) with its lenders. The Agreement provides the terms under which the lenders will make available to the Company a committed unsecured revolving credit facility in an aggregate amount of up to $75 million (the “Facility”). The Agreement includes an expansion feature that allows the Company to seek to increase the aggregate commitment under the Facility by up to $25 million provided that the Company is in compliance with certain conditions set forth in the Agreement. The Agreement also provides for the issuance of letters of credit. The Facility matures on June 22, 2016. Under the Agreement, the Borrowers may borrow U.S. dollars, euros, British pound sterling, Australian dollars or other major traded currencies as agreed by the lenders. Borrowings under the Agreement bear interest, at the Company’s election, at the existing Alternate Base Rate (as defined in the Agreement) or Adjusted LIBOR Rate (as defined in the Agreement) plus a spread as determined by the Company’s leverage ratio.

There were no borrowings made or outstanding during the years ended December 31, 2012 or 2011. During 2012 and 2011, the Company was in compliance with the financial and other covenants under the Agreement and no event of default existed. On January 31, 2013, the Company entered into an Amendment and Restatement Agreement which amended and restated the Agreement (See Note 23, Subsequent Events).

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The entire disclosure for information about short-term and long-term debt arrangements, which includes amounts of borrowings under each line of credit, note payable, commercial paper issue, bonds indenture, debenture issue, own-share lending arrangements and any other contractual agreement to repay funds, and about the underlying arrangements, rationale for a classification as long-term, including repayment terms, interest rates, collateral provided, restrictions on use of assets and activities, whether or not in compliance with debt covenants, and other matters important to users of the financial statements, such as the effects of refinancing and noncompliance with debt covenants.

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Employee Benefit Plans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]

Employee Benefit Plans

13. Employee Benefit Plans

Qualified Retirement Plan

The Company has a defined contribution retirement plan (the “Plan”) for all eligible employees in the United States. Eligible employees may begin participating in the Plan upon their hire date. The Plan contains a 401(k) provision, which provides for employee pre-tax and/or after-tax contributions, from 1% to 50% of their eligible compensation up to a combined maximum permitted by law. The Company matched employee contributions on a dollar for dollar basis per participant up to the greater of $4,750, or 4.0%, of eligible compensation for the year ended December 31, 2012. The Company matched employee contributions up to the greater of $4,500, or 3.5%, of eligible compensation for the year ended December 31, 2011, and up to the greater of $4,000, or 3%, of eligible compensation for the year ended December 31, 2010. Employees are eligible for the Company match after satisfying a one year service requirement provided that they are working on the last day of the Plan year in which the match is made. The Plan also provides for employees who retire, die or become disabled during the Plan year to receive the Company match for that Plan year. The Plan provides that forfeitures will be used to reduce the Company’s contributions. Forfeitures are created when participants terminate employment before becoming entitled to the Company’s matching contribution under the Plan. The Company also has the option of making discretionary contributions. There were no discretionary contributions made for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010. The expense that the Company incurred for matching employee contributions for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $2.5 million, $2.2 million and $1.8, respectively.

Through September 30, 2004, the Plan allowed participants the option of having their account balances or portions thereof invested in the Company’s common stock. As of October 1, 2004, participants were no longer allowed the option of purchasing the Company’s common stock under the Plan. However, those participants who held the Company’s common stock were allowed to maintain their shares. Effective November 30, 2011, the Company’s stock fund in the Plan was closed, and the remaining balances were transferred to other available funds. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Plan did not hold any shares of the Company’s common stock.

The Company maintains additional retirement plans in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions which the Company does not consider as material, and, therefore additional disclosure has not been presented. The balances associated with these plans have been reported in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 and in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2012 and 2011.

Deferred Compensation Plans

The Company has a deferred compensation plan for certain U.S. employees (the “U.S. Plan”) that became effective on January 1, 2006. The U.S. Plan allows participants to defer up to 25% of their base compensation and up to the lesser of $500,000 or 25% of their eligible bonus compensation into several different investment vehicles, which included a Company stock fund that was liquidated on November 30, 2011. These deferrals are immediately vested and are not subject to a risk of forfeiture. In 2012 and 2011, all deferrals in the U.S. Plan were funded. The compensation deferred in the U.S. Plan was $9.3 million and $7.6 million, at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The assets of the plan are included in investments and the liabilities of the plan are included in retirement and pension plans in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2012 and 2011.

The Company has a Non-Employee Directors Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan whereby non-employee members of the Company’s Board of Directors may elect to defer up to 100% of the cash component of their directors’ fees into several different investment vehicles, which included a Company stock fund that was liquidated on November 30, 2011. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the total amounts deferred under the plan were $2.1 million and $1.7 million, respectively, all of which was funded. The assets of the plan are included in investments and the liabilities of the plan are included in retirement and pension plans in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2012 and 2011.

The U.S. and Non-Employee Directors Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans consist primarily of marketable securities and mutual funds, all of which are valued using Level 1 inputs (See Note 7, Fair Value Measurements).

Pension Plan and Life Insurance Contract

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Pension Plan and Life Insurance Contract [Abstract]

Pension Plan and Life Insurance Contract

14. Pension Plan and Life Insurance Contract

The Company maintains a pension plan for certain employees in Germany. The pensions are individually fixed euro amounts that vary depending on the function and the eligible years of service of the employee.

The following tables reconcile the benefit obligation for the pension plan:


	2012			2011
Benefit obligation at January 1,	$	23,187		$	23,406
Service cost		147			150
Interest cost		1,042			1,212
Actuarial gain		2,865			529
Benefits paid		(1,240	)		(1,354	)
Cumulative translation adjustment		485			(756	)

Benefit obligation at December 31,	$	26,486		$	23,187

The benefit obligation amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows:


	December 31,
	2012		2011
Current liabilities	$	1,333	$	1,357
Noncurrent liabilities		25,153		21,830

Total	$	26,486	$	23,187

The accumulated benefit obligation amounts at December 31, 2012 and 2011 are $26.5 million and $23.1 million, respectively.

The components of and assumptions used to determine the net periodic benefit cost are as follows:


	December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
Net period benefit cost:
Service cost	$	147		$	150		$	129
Interest cost		1,042			1,212			1,148
Amortization of net gain		(47	)		(368	)		(624	)

Net periodic benefit cost	$	1,142		$	994		$	653

Weighted average assumptions
Discount rate (1)		4.65	%		5.10	%		5.25	%
Rate of compensation increase		1.75	%		1.75	%		1.75	%

Assumptions to determine the Company’s benefit obligation are as follows:


	December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
Discount rate (1)		3.15	%		4.65	%		5.10	%
Rate of compensation increase		1.75	%		1.75	%		1.75	%
Measurement Date		12/31/2012			12/31/2011			12/31/2010

(1)

The discount rates are based on long-term bond indices adjusted to reflect the longer duration of the benefit obligation.

The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 that had not yet been recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost were $0.5 million and $2.4 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2012, none of the accumulated other comprehensive income is expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost in 2013.

The Company’s investment strategy is to support its pension obligations through reinsurance contracts. The BaFin—German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority—supervises the insurance companies and the reinsurance contracts. The BaFin requires each reinsurance contract to guarantee a fixed minimum return. The Company’s pension benefits are fully reinsured by group insurance contracts with ERGO Lebensversicherung AG, and the group insurance contracts are measured in accordance with BaFin guidelines (including mortality tables and discount rates) which are considered Level 2 inputs (See Note 7, Fair Value Measurements). The fair value at December 31, 2012 and 2011 was $24.1 million and $24.2 million, respectively. The expected contribution to be paid into the plan in 2013 is $1.3 million.

Since the pension assets are not segregated in trust from the Company’s other assets, the pension assets are not shown as an offset against the pension liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These assets are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2012 and 2011, as a component of other current assets and assets designated for retirement and pension plans.

The benefits expected to be paid in each of the next five years, and in the aggregate for the five years thereafter are as follows:


Year ending December 31,
2013	$	1,332,501
2014		1,631,713
2015		1,632,955
2016		1,632,004
2017		1,628,570
2018 through 2022		7,981,806

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The entire disclosure for pension and other postretirement benefits.

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Stock-Based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]

Stock-based Compensation

15. Stock-Based Compensation

GlobalShare Program

The Company’s 2007 Heidrick & Struggles GlobalShare Program (the “Prior Program”) provided for grants of stock options, stock appreciation rights, and other stock-based awards to directors, selected employees, and independent contractors. The Prior Program expired on May 24, 2012. Outstanding awards granted under the Prior Program remain outstanding and subject to the terms of the Prior Program and award agreements until such awards vest, are exercised, terminate or expire pursuant to their terms. As of December 31, 2012, there were 499,090 awards outstanding under the Prior Program, consisting of 64,812 stock options, 354,278 restricted stock units, and 80,000 performance stock units.

On May 24, 2012, the stockholders of the Company approved the 2012 Heidrick & Struggles GlobalShare Program (the “2012 Program”) at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The 2012 Program provides for grants of stock options, stock appreciation rights, and other stock-based awards that are valued based upon the grant date fair value of shares. These awards may be granted to directors, selected employees and independent contractors.

The total number of shares authorized or reserved for issuance under the 2012 Program is 1,300,000 shares (consisting of a number of shares not previously authorized for issuance under any plan, and the number of shares not subject to awards and remaining available for issuance under the Prior Program, as amended on April 2, 2012), plus any shares subject to the 671,528 outstanding awards as of April 2, 2012 under the Prior Program that on or after the effective date cease for any reason to be subject to such awards. Stock awards forfeited or cancelled under the Prior Program and the 2012 Program are eligible for reissuance under the 2012 Program. As of December 31, 2012, there were 1,382,416 shares remaining available for future awards. The 2012 Program provides that no awards can be granted after May 24, 2022.

The Company measures its stock-based compensation costs based on the grant date fair value of the awards and recognizes these costs in the financial statements over the requisite service period.

A summary of information with respect to stock-based compensation is as follows:


	December 31,
	2012		2011		2010
Total stock-based compensation expense included in operating income (loss)	$	4,199	$	5,503	$	7,765
Income tax benefit related to stock-based compensation included in net income (loss)		1,705		2,247		3,106

Restricted Stock Units

Restricted stock units are generally subject to ratable vesting over a three year period. Compensation expense related to service-based restricted stock units is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. For awards requiring satisfaction of service and performance conditions, compensation expense is recognized using a graded vesting attribution method.

Restricted stock unit activity for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010:


	Number of Restricted Stock Units			Weighted- Average Grant-date Fair Value
Outstanding on December 31, 2009		1,214,520		$	30.73
Granted		297,183			26.62
Vested and converted to common stock		(637,693	)		34.44
Forfeited		(160,616	)		27.03

Outstanding on December 31, 2010		713,394			26.52
Granted		224,583			24.42
Vested and converted to common stock		(403,562	)		28.47
Forfeited		(44,695	)		26.16

Outstanding on December 31, 2011		489,720			23.99
Granted		123,951			19.84
Vested and converted to common stock		(211,616	)		22.35
Forfeited		(40,277	)		24.85

Outstanding on December 31, 2012		361,778			23.43

As of December 31, 2012, there was $4.1 million of pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested restricted stock units, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average of 1.5 years.

Performance Stock Units

The Company grants performance stock units to certain of its senior executives. The performance stock units are generally subject to a cliff vesting at the end of a three year period. The vesting will vary between 0% - 200% based on the attainment of operating income goals over the 3 year vesting period. The performance stock units are expensed on a straight-line basis over the 3 year vesting period.

Performance share unit activity for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010:


	Number of Performance Share Units			Weighted- Average Grant-date Fair Value
Outstanding on December 31, 2009		104,023		$	17.85
Granted		62,760			28.28
Vested and converted to common stock		—			—
Forfeited		(54,260	)		21.23

Outstanding on December 31, 2010		112,523			22.03
Granted		51,049			27.18
Vested and converted to common stock		—			—
Forfeited		(23,342	)		23.45

Outstanding on December 31, 2011		140,230			23.67
Granted		50,315			20.62
Vested and converted to common stock		(58,487	)		18.07
Forfeited		(52,058	)		26.89

Outstanding on December 31, 2012		80,000			23.75

As of December 31, 2012, there was $0.6 million of pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested performance stock units, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average of 1.8 years.

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Tabular disclosure of components of a stock option or other award plan under which equity-based compensation is awarded to employees, typically comprised of the amount of unearned compensation (deferred compensation cost), compensation expense, and changes in the quantity and fair value of the shares (or other type of equity) granted, exercised, forfeited, and issued and outstanding pertaining to that plan. Disclosure may also include nature and general terms of such arrangements that existed during the period and potential effects of those arrangements on shareholders, effect of compensation cost arising from equity-based payment arrangements on the income statement, method of estimating the fair value of the goods or services received, or the fair value of the equity instruments granted, during the period, cash flow effects resulting from equity-based payment arrangements and, for registrants that accelerate vesting of out of the money share options, reasons for the decision to accelerate.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

16. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Accumulated other comprehensive income , net of tax, includes net income (loss) and also considers the effect of additional economic events that are not required to be reported in determining net income, but rather are reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. The Company reports foreign currency translation gains and losses, unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investments and pension adjustments, as components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax.


	December 31,
	2012			2011
Accumulated other comprehensive income:
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	$	13,606		$	14,073
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments		1,656			565
Pension adjustment		(302	)		1,599

Total accumulated other comprehensive income	$	14,960		$	16,237

The Company recorded a deferred tax benefit related to the pension adjustment of $1.1 million, $0.3 million and $0.6 in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for comprehensive income, which includes, but is not limited to, 1) the amount of income tax expense or benefit allocated to each component of other comprehensive income, including reclassification adjustments, 2) the reclassification adjustments for each classification of other comprehensive income and 3) the ending accumulated balances for each component of comprehensive income.

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Other Charges

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Other Charges [Abstract]

Other Charges

17. Other Charges

The other charges of $4.2 million in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the year ended December 31, 2010 consist of $3.2 million of accelerated occupancy costs and depreciation, dilapidation costs, and professional fees related to the settlement of the Company’s lease obligations with its former London office which the Company vacated and $1.0 million due to an unfavorable judgment in a lawsuit filed by a former European employee separated from the Company in 2006.

Restructuring and Impairment Charges

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Restructuring and Impairment Charges [Abstract]

Restructuring and Impairment Charges

18. Restructuring and Impairment Charges

Restructuring Charges

In 2010, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $1.6 million. These charges consist of $0.6 million of severance associated with reductions in the Company’s workforce of 19 employees globally and $1.0 million related to the default of two of our subtenants in previously restructured offices. By segment, the restructuring charges recorded in the year ended December 31, 2010 were $1.0 million in the Americas, $0.3 million in Europe, and $0.3 million in Global Operations Support.

In 2011, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $16.3 million in connection with initiatives to reduce overall costs and improve operational efficiencies. These charges consist of $14.2 million of employee-related costs, including severance associated with reductions in our workforce of 139 employees globally, and $2.1 million of expenses associated with consolidating and closing 11 of our smaller office locations, predominately in Europe. By segment, the restructuring charges recorded in 2011 were $8.3 million in Europe, $5.1 million in the Americas, $0.7 million in Asia Pacific, and $2.2 million in Global Operations Support.

In 2012, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $0.8 million in Europe, related to adjustments associated with the Company’s 2011 restructuring plan. These charges consist of $1.1 million of employee-related costs associated with severance arrangements, partially offset by $0.3 million of adjustments to premise-related costs.

The accrued restructuring charges at December 31, 2012 and 2011, which are included in Other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, consist of employee-related costs that require cash payments based on severance arrangements and real estate leases that require cash payments through the lease terms reduced by sublease income. Based on current estimates, the Company expects that cash outlays over the next twelve months related to restructuring charges accrued at December 31, 2012 will be $0.9 million, with the remainder payable over the remaining lease terms of the vacated properties, which extend through 2016.

Impairment Charges

As a result of the Company’s restructuring initiatives that occurred during the fourth quarter of 2011, which primarily related to Europe and the volatility associated with the economic outlook for Europe, including the political and economic uncertainty in the region, the Company conducted a goodwill impairment evaluation during the third quarter of 2011. Based on the evaluation, the Company determined that the goodwill within the Europe reporting unit was impaired, which resulted in a non-cash impairment charge of $23.5 million in 2011, to write-off all of the goodwill in the Europe reporting unit (See Note 10, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets).

In connection with the goodwill impairment evaluation discussed above, the Company also performed an evaluation of its intangible assets during the third quarter of 2011. Based on this evaluation, the Company recorded an impairment charge related to its client relationship intangible assets in Europe of $2.5 million and the Americas of $0.4 million in 2011.

The table below outlines the restructuring and impairment charges along with related cash payments for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2012:


	Restructuring
	Employee Related			Office Related			Impairment			Total
Accrual balance at December 31, 2009	$	1,527		$	2,741		$	—		$	4,268
Restructuring charges		580			1,041			—			1,621
Cash payments		(1,745	)		(1,694	)		—			(3,439	)
Exchange rate fluctuations		(47	)		(6	)		—			(53	)

Accrual balance at December 31, 2010		315			2,082			—			2,397
Restructuring charges		14,264			2,080			—			16,344
Impairment charges		—			—			26,366			26,366
Cash payments		(6,925	)		(566	)		—			(7,491	)
Non cash write-offs		—			(1,044	)		(26,366	)		(27,410	)
Other		498			—			—			498
Exchange rate fluctuations		(488	)		(40	)		—			(528	)

Accrual balance at December 31, 2011		7,664			2,512			—			10,176
Restructuring charges		1,099			(289	)		—			810
Cash payments		(8,201	)		(927	)		—			(9,128	)
Non cash write-offs		—			(82	)		—			(82	)
Exchange rate fluctuations		(52	)		6			—			(46	)

Accrual balance at December 31, 2012	$	510		$	1,220		$	—		$	1,730

Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

19. Income Taxes

The sources of income (loss) before income taxes are as follows:


	December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
United States	$	32,030		$	7,104		$	4,396
Foreign		(11,768	)		(21,879	)		12,552

Income (loss) before income taxes	$	20,262		$	(14,775	)	$	16,948

The provision for (benefit from) income taxes are as follows:


	December 31,
	2012		2011		2010
Current
Federal	$	4,287	$	2,777	$	(6,479	)
State and local		2,392		1,356		327
Foreign		5,278		4,512		8,903
Deferred		2,065		10,302		6,704

Total provision for income taxes	$	14,022	$	18,947	$	9,455

A reconciliation of the provision for (benefit from) income taxes to income taxes at the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate of 35% is as follows:


	December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
Income tax provision (benefit) at the statutory U.S. federal rate	$	7,092		$	(5,171	)	$	5,932
State income tax provision, net of federal tax benefit		1,930			1,497			513
Nondeductible expenses		1,600			6,728			1,936
Foreign tax higher (lower) than U.S. (includes current year un-benefited losses in foreign entities with established valuation allowances)		4,032			4,641			2,367
Goodwill impairment		—			7,590			—
Establishment/(release) of valuation allowance		(3,119	)		3,493			2,078
Change in uncertain tax positions		619			55			(3,079	)
U.S. tax on foreign dividends		1,215			—			379
Other, net		653			114			(671	)

Total provision for income taxes	$	14,022		$	18,947		$	9,455

The deferred tax assets and liabilities are attributable to the following components:


	December 31,
	2012			2011
Deferred tax assets attributable to:
Receivable allowances	$	1,531		$	1,527
Accrued vacation		2,256			2,312
Accrued bonuses		3,339			5,072
Liability for nonqualified retirement plans		5,559			4,501
Accrued compensation-restricted stock units		2,202			1,515
Accrued rent		4,618			4,401
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards		26,836			21,615
Accrued restructuring charges		676			1,647
Unrealized loss on equity and warrant portfolio		365			375
Deferred compensation		12,598			10,763
Foreign tax credit carryforwards		12,287			16,630
U.S. state net operating loss carryforwards		609			609
U.S. capital loss carryforward		1,188			1,252
Other accrued expenses		4,820			4,589

Deferred tax assets, before valuation allowance		78,884			76,808

Valuation allowance		(28,666	)		(27,080	)

Deferred tax assets, after valuation allowance		50,218			49,728

Deferred tax liabilities attributable to:
Prepaid expenses		590			585
Depreciation on property and equipment		3,715			2,446
Goodwill		10,810			9,845
Other		1,852			2,178

Deferred tax liabilities		16,967			15,054

Net deferred tax assets	$	33,251		$	34,674

The recognition of deferred tax assets is based on management’s belief that it is more likely than not that the tax benefits associated with temporary differences, net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits will be utilized. The Company assesses the recoverability of the deferred tax assets on an ongoing basis. In making this assessment, the Company considers all positive and negative evidence, and all potential sources of taxable income including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, tax-planning strategies, projected future taxable income and recent financial performance.

The valuation allowance increased from $27.1 million at December 31, 2011 to $28.7 million at December 31, 2012. The valuation allowance at December 31, 2012 relates to foreign net operating loss carryforwards, certain foreign deferred tax assets, and U.S. capital loss carryforward. The Company intends to maintain these valuation allowances until sufficient evidence exists to support their reversal.

At December 31, 2012, the Company had a net operating loss carryforward of $96.3 million and $7.5 million related to its foreign and U.S. state tax filings, respectively. Of the $96.3 million net operating loss carryforward, $78.3 million is subject to a valuation allowance. Depending on the tax rules of the tax jurisdictions, the losses can be carried forward indefinitely or for periods ranging from five to twenty years. The Company also had a foreign tax credit carryforward of $12.3 million, expiring in 2017 through 2020. Additionally, the Company had U.S. capital loss carryforwards of $1.2 million that may be carried forward two years.

As of December 31, 2012, the Company had unremitted earnings held in its foreign subsidiaries of approximately $70.7 million. The Company did not recognize a deferred tax liability for U.S. income taxes and foreign withholding taxes related to the unremitted earnings of its foreign operations because the Company intends to reinvest those earnings indefinitely. If a distribution of these earnings were to be made, the Company might be subject to both foreign withholding taxes and U.S. income taxes, net of any allowable foreign tax credits or deductions. An estimate of these taxes; however, is not practicable. A deferred tax liability will be recognized if and when the Company is no longer able to demonstrate that it plans to permanently reinvest unremitted earnings.

As of January 1, 2012, the Company had $0.4 million of unrecognized tax benefits. As of December 31, 2012 the Company had $0.5 million of unrecognized tax benefits of which, if recognized, approximately $0.3 million, net of federal tax benefits, would be recorded as a component of income tax expense.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the total amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:


	December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
Gross unrecognized tax benefits at January 1,	$	432		$	972		$	3,850
Gross increases for tax positions of prior years		689			10			76
Gross decreases for tax positions of prior years		—			(6	)		(18	)
Settlements		(494	)		(534	)		(2,814	)
Lapse of statute of limitations		(93	)		(10	)		(122	)

Gross unrecognized tax benefits at December 31,	$	534		$	432		$	972

In many cases the Company’s uncertain tax positions are related to tax years that remain subject to examination by the relevant taxable authorities. Years 2009 through 2011 are subject to examination by the federal and state taxing authorities. There are certain foreign jurisdictions that are subject to examination for years prior to 2009. The Company is not presently under examination in any major tax jurisdiction.

The Company is currently under audit by some U.S. state and foreign jurisdictions. It is likely that the examination phase of several of these audits will conclude in the next 12 months. Additionally, there are several statutes of limitation expected to close within the next 12 months. No significant increases or decreases in unrecognized tax benefits are expected to occur by December 31, 2013.

Estimated interest and penalties related to the underpayment of income taxes are classified as a component of the provision for income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss). Accrued interest and penalties are $0.4 million as of December 31, 2012.

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Segment Information

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Segment Information [Abstract]

Segment Information

20. Segment Information

The Company operates its executive search and leadership consulting services in three geographic regions: the Americas; Europe, which includes Africa; and Asia Pacific, which includes the Middle East.

For segment purposes, reimbursements of out-of-pocket expenses classified as revenue, restructuring charges, impairment charges, and other operating income are reported separately and, therefore, are not included in the results of each geographic region. The Company believes that analyzing trends in revenue before reimbursements (net revenue), analyzing operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue, and analyzing operating income (loss) excluding restructuring charges, impairment charges, and other operating income, more appropriately reflects its core operations.

By segment, the restructuring charges recorded in 2012 were $0.8 million in Europe, related to adjustments associated with the Company’s 2011 restructuring plan. By segment, the restructuring charges recorded in 2011 were $8.3 million in Europe, $5.1 million in the Americas, $0.7 million in Asia Pacific and $2.2 million in Global Operations Support; and the impairment charges recorded in 2011 were $26.0 million in Europe and $0.4 million in the Americas. By segment, the restructuring charges recorded in 2010 were $1.0 million in the Americas, $0.3 million in Europe region, and $0.3 million in Global Operations Support. The other operating income of $1.1 million in 2010 was recorded in Europe.

The revenue, operating income (loss), depreciation and amortization, and capital expenditures, by segment, are as follows:


	Year Ended December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
Revenue:
Americas	$	254,395		$	286,503		$	255,690
Europe		99,004			132,722			127,267
Asia Pacific		90,378			108,568			110,134

Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue)		443,777			527,793			493,091
Reimbursements		21,304			26,187			20,145

Total	$	465,081		$	553,980		$	513,236

Operating income (loss):
Americas	$	61,554		$	60,612		$	40,307
Europe		3,038			1,250			(604	)
Asia Pacific		3,792			12,983			24,517

Total regions		68,384			74,845			64,220
Global Operations Support		(47,935	)		(43,050	)		(46,147	)

Operating income before restructuring charges, impairment charges, and other operating income		20,449			31,795			18,073
Restructuring charges		(810	)		(16,344	)		(1,621	)
Impairment charges		—			(26,366	)		—
Other operating income		—			—			1,072

Total	$	19,639		$	(10,915	)	$	17,524

Depreciation and amortization:
Americas	$	4,192		$	4,852		$	4,746
Europe		2,751			2,926			4,218
Asia Pacific		2,555			1,798			2,016

Total regions		9,498			9,576			10,980
Global Operations Support		1,303			687			604

Total	$	10,801		$	10,263		$	11,584

Capital expenditures:
Americas	$	2,770		$	7,526		$	5,600
Europe		1,441			5,373			9,917
Asia Pacific		2,550			2,420			1,862

Total regions		6,761			15,319			17,379
Global Operations Support		743			2,697			185

Total	$	7,504		$	18,016		$	17,564

Certain prior year figures provided, within identifiable assets, have been adjusted to conform to the current year’s presentation.

Identifiable assets, and goodwill and other intangible assets, net, by segment, are as follows:


	December 31,
	2012		2011
Identifiable assets:
Americas	$	313,433	$	307,398
Europe		88,198		99,895
Asia Pacific		87,770		102,980

Total regions		489,401		510,273
Global Operations Support		5,591		5,292

Total	$	494,992	$	515,565

Goodwill and other intangible assets, net:
Americas	$	136,536	$	85,028
Europe		7,865		—
Asia Pacific		8,559		8,224

Total	$	152,960	$	93,252

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Guarantees

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Guarantees [Abstract]

Guarantees

21. Guarantees

The Company has issued guarantees supporting the payment of office lease obligations of certain of its subsidiaries in Europe and Asia Pacific. The guarantees were made to secure the respective lease agreements and are for the term of the lease agreements, which extend through 2018. For each guarantee issued, should the subsidiary default on a lease payment, the Company would have to perform under the guarantee. The maximum amount of undiscounted payments the Company would be required to make in the event of default on all outstanding guarantees is approximately $1.7 million as of December 31, 2012. The Company has not accrued for these guarantee arrangements as no event of default exists.

Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

22. Commitments and Contingencies

Operating Leases

The Company leases office space in 52 cities in 26 countries. The terms of these office-related leases provide that the Company pay base rent and a share of operating expenses and real estate taxes in excess of defined amounts. These leases expire at various dates through 2024. The Company also leases certain computer equipment and cars, the terms of which are accounted for as operating leases. Rent expense, which includes the base rent, operating expenses and real estate taxes, and the costs of equipment leases for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 was $28.1 million, $32.7 million, and $35.5 million, respectively.

Minimum future office space and equipment lease payments due in each of the next five years and thereafter are as follows:


	Office Leases		Equipment Leases		Total
Year ending December 31,
2013	$	30,432	$	755	$	31,187
2014		25,487		456		25,943
2015		22,299		260		22,559
2016		18,881		108		18,989
2017		15,579		10		15,589
Thereafter		70,802		—		70,802

Total	$	183,480	$	1,589	$	185,069

The aggregate minimum future payments on office leases are $183.5 million. The Company has contractual arrangements to receive aggregate sublease income of $5.9 million related to certain leases that expire at various dates through 2016. This sublease income primarily relates to properties that were part of prior office consolidations and closings.

Certain leases provide for renewal options and payments of real estate taxes and other occupancy costs. In addition, certain leases contain rent escalation clauses that require additional rental amounts in later years of the term. Rent expense for leases with rent escalation clauses is recognized on a straight-line basis over the minimum lease term.

The Company has an obligation at the end of the lease term to return the office to the landlord in its original condition, which are recorded at fair value at the time the liability is incurred. The Company had $1.8 million and $2.3 million of asset retirement obligations as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Litigation

The Company has contingent liabilities from various pending claims and litigation matters arising in the ordinary course of the Company’s business, some of which involve claims for damages that are substantial in amount. Some of these matters are covered by insurance. Based upon information currently available, the Company believes the ultimate resolution of such claims and litigation, including the “UK Employee Benefit Trust” matter discussed below, will not have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

UK Employee Benefits Trust

On January 27, 2010, HM Revenue & Customs (“HMRC”) in the United Kingdom notified the Company that it was challenging the tax treatment of certain of the Company’s contributions in the United Kingdom to an Employee Benefits Trust between 2002 and 2008. HMRC alleges that these contributions should have been subject to Pay As You Earn tax and Class 1 National Insurance Contributions in the United Kingdom; and HMRC is proposing an adjustment to the Company’s payroll tax liability for the affected years. The aggregate amount of HMRC’s proposed adjustment is approximately £3.9 million (equivalent to $6.3 million at December 31, 2012). The Company has appealed the proposed adjustment. At this time, the Company believes that the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome with respect to the proposed adjustment is not probable and the potential amount of any loss cannot be reasonably estimated. The Company also believes that the amount of any final adjustment would not be material to the Company’s financial condition.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for commitments and contingencies.

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Subsequent Event

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Event

23. Subsequent Event

On January 31, 2013, the Company and certain foreign subsidiary borrowers of the Company entered into an Amendment and Restatement Agreement, pursuant to which the Borrowers, the Lenders and the Administrative Agent amended and restated the Credit Agreement dated as of June 22, 2011 (See Note 12, Line of Credit). Pursuant to the Agreement, the Credit Agreement was amended to add a committed term loan facility in an aggregate amount of up to $40 million (the “Term Facility”). On January 31, 2013 the Company borrowed $40 million under the Agreement. The Term Facility will be amortized over a five-year period pursuant to which the Company will make fifteen quarterly payments of $1.5 million commencing with a payment on June 30, 2013 and continuing on the last calendar day of every September, December, March and June thereafter, up to and including December 31, 2016. Additionally, the Company will make four payments of $2.0 million on March 31, 2017, June 30, 2017, September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2017 and a final payment of the remaining outstanding balance of the Term Facility on January 31, 2018. The other material terms of the Credit Agreement (as in effect prior to the Agreement) were not amended by the Agreement.

Subsequent to borrowing $40 million under the Agreement, the Company entered into an interest rate swap in order to swap floating rate LIBOR for a fixed interest rate. The Company pays a spread on top of this fixed rate which is dependent on the Company’s leverage ratio, calculated as defined within the Amendment and Restatement Agreement. The current fixed interest rate, inclusive of the spread, is 2.29%.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Concentration of Risk

Concentration of Risk

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment


Office furniture, fixtures and equipment			5–10 years
Computer equipment and software			3–8 years

Depreciation is calculated for tax purposes using accelerated methods, where applicable.

Long-lived Assets

Long-lived Assets

Investments

Investments

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Restructuring Charges

Restructuring Charges

The Company accounts for restructuring charges by recognizing a liability at fair value.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

Net revenue from certain leadership consulting and non-standard executive search engagements is recognized in accordance with the completion of the engagement deliverables.

Reimbursements

Reimbursements

The Company incurs certain out-of-pocket expenses that are reimbursed by its clients, which are accounted for as revenue in its Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).

Salaries and Employee Benefits

Salaries and Employee Benefits

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

Consultants' Share of Gains Related to Warrant Monetizations

Consultants’ Share of Gains Related to Warrant Monetizations

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

Earnings per Common Share

Earnings per Common Share

Translation of Foreign Currencies

Translation of Foreign Currencies

Recently Adopted Financial Accounting Standards

Recently Adopted Financial Accounting Standards

Recently Issued Financial Accounting Standards

Recently Issued Financial Accounting Standards

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of estimated useful life of property and equipment


Office furniture, fixtures and equipment			5–10 years
Computer equipment and software			3–8 years

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Abstract]

Summary of allowance for doubtful accounts


	December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
Balance at January 1,	$	3,805		$	6,589		$	4,854
Provision (benefit) charged to income		2,175			(558	)		3,305
Write-offs		(1,281	)		(2,288	)		(1,447	)
Currency		99			62			(123	)

Balance at December 31,	$	4,798		$	3,805		$	6,589

Property and Equipment, net (Table)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Property and Equipment, net [Abstract]

Components of Company's property and equipment


	December 31,
	2012			2011
Leasehold improvements	$	44,043		$	42,789
Office furniture, fixtures and equipment		24,067			24,602
Computer equipment and software		39,052			45,270

Property and equipment, gross		107,162			112,661
Accumulated depreciation		(64,800	)		(67,880	)

Property and equipment, net	$	42,362		$	44,781

Investments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Investments [Abstract]

Components of Company's investments


	December 31,
	2012		2011
U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan	$	11,401	$	9,313
Warrants and equity securities		501		555

Total	$	11,902	$	9,868

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Levels of inputs used to measure fair value of assets


	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
At December 31, 2012
U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan	$	11,401	$	—	$	—	$	11,401
Assets designated for retirement and pension plans		—		24,096		—		24,096

	$	11,401	$	24,096	$	—	$	35,497

At December 31, 2011
U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan	$	9,313	$	—	$	—	$	9,313
Assets designated for retirement and pension plans		—		24,240		—		24,240

	$	9,313	$	24,240	$	—	$	33,553

- Definition

Tabular disclosure related to assets and liabilities by class, including financial instruments measured at fair value that are classified in shareholders' equity, if any, that are measured at fair value on a recurring and/or nonrecurring basis in periods after initial recognition. Disclosures include, but are not limited to: (a) the fair value measurements recorded and the reasons for the measurements and (b) the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements are categorized in their entirety (levels 1, 2, 3) as well as transfers between levels 1 and 2.

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Other Non-Current Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Other Non-Current Assets [Abstract]

Components of Company's other non-current assets


	December 31,
	2012		2011
Deferred compensation	$	2,747	$	4,345
Prepaid rent		2,100		2,075
Other		454		60

Total other non-current assets	$	5,301	$	6,480

Acquisition (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Acquisition [Abstract]

Summary of preliminary purchase price allocation


Assets acquired:
Cash	$	775
Accounts receivable		6,273
Fixed assets		1,769
Other assets		428
Intangible assets		30,100
Goodwill		29,707

Total assets	$	69,052

Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		1,694
Deferred revenue		3,600
Earnout		9,900

Total liabilities	$	15,194

Net assets acquired	$	53,858

Pro forma results of operations


	2012		2011
Net revenue (1)	$	473,972	$	548,959
Operating income (2)		15,152		(21,508	)
Net income (3)		3,100		(40,603	)
Basic earnings per common share		0.17		(2.28	)
Diluted earnings per common share		0.17		(2.28	)

In addition to the underlying results of Senn Delaney, purchase accounting adjustments include the following:

(1)

An adjustment to deferred revenue which reduces the amount of revenue provided by Senn Delaney in only the first year of the combination by $4.5 million.

(2)

(3)

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of pro forma results of operations for a material business acquisition or series of individually immaterial business acquisitions that are material in the aggregate.

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]

Changes in carrying amount of goodwill by segment


	Americas			Europe			Asia Pacific			Total
Balance at December 31, 2009	$	78,755		$	24,270		$	5,985		$	109,010
Bell McCaw Bampflyde Limited acquisition		—			—			1,386			1,386
Exchange rate fluctuations		234			(1,288	)		546			(508	)

Balance at December 31, 2010		78,989			22,982			7,917			109,888
Goodwill impairment		—			(23,507	)		—			(23,507	)
Iron Hill earnout adjustment		3,930			—			—			3,930
Exchange rate fluctuations		(105	)		525			(35	)		385

Balance at December 31, 2011		82,814			—			7,882			90,696
Senn-Delaney acquisition		25,892			3,815			—			29,707
Exchange rate fluctuations		127			—			410			537

Balance at December 31, 2012	$	108,833		$	3,815		$	8,292		$	120,940

Carrying amount of amortizable intangible assets and related accumulated amortization


			December 31,
			2012							2011
	Weighted Average Life (in years)		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Client relationships		8.6	$	23,143	$	(8,323	)	$	14,820	$	10,208	$	(7,877	)	$	2,331
Trade name		15.0		9,400		—			9,400		—		—			—
Software		7.0		7,200		—			7,200		—		—			—
Non compete		5.0		600		—			600		—		—			—
Candidate database		—		—		—			—		1,800		(1,575	)		225

Total intangible assets		10.0	$	40,343	$	(8,323	)	$	32,020	$	12,008	$	(9,452	)	$	2,556

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of goodwill by reportable segment and in total which includes a rollforward schedule.

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Other Current and Non-Current Liabilities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Other Current and Non-Current Liabilities [Abstract]

Components of other current liabilities


	December 31, 2012		December 31, 2011
Deferred revenue	$	23,271	$	16,824
Accrued restructuring		874		8,881
Other		16,245		13,657

Total other current liabilities	$	40,390	$	39,362

Components of other non-current liabilities


	December 31, 2012		December 31, 2011
Accrued salaries and employee benefits	$	27,023	$	26,503
Premise related costs		16,163		16,763
Earnout payments		9,900		348
Other		3,857		3,782

Total other non-current liabilities	$	56,943	$	47,396

Pension Plan and Life Insurance Contract (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Pension Plan and Life Insurance Contract [Abstract]

Reconcile benefit obligation for the pension plan


	2012			2011
Benefit obligation at January 1,	$	23,187		$	23,406
Service cost		147			150
Interest cost		1,042			1,212
Actuarial gain		2,865			529
Benefits paid		(1,240	)		(1,354	)
Cumulative translation adjustment		485			(756	)

Benefit obligation at December 31,	$	26,486		$	23,187

Benefit obligation amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets


	December 31,
	2012		2011
Current liabilities	$	1,333	$	1,357
Noncurrent liabilities		25,153		21,830

Total	$	26,486	$	23,187

Components of and assumptions used to determine the net periodic benefit cost


	December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
Net period benefit cost:
Service cost	$	147		$	150		$	129
Interest cost		1,042			1,212			1,148
Amortization of net gain		(47	)		(368	)		(624	)

Net periodic benefit cost	$	1,142		$	994		$	653

Weighted average assumptions
Discount rate (1)		4.65	%		5.10	%		5.25	%
Rate of compensation increase		1.75	%		1.75	%		1.75	%

Assumptions to determine the Company's benefit obligation


	December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
Discount rate (1)		3.15	%		4.65	%		5.10	%
Rate of compensation increase		1.75	%		1.75	%		1.75	%
Measurement Date		12/31/2012			12/31/2011			12/31/2010

(1)

The discount rates are based on long-term bond indices adjusted to reflect the longer duration of the benefit obligation.

Summary of benefits expected to be paid in each of the next five years


Year ending December 31,
2013	$	1,332,501
2014		1,631,713
2015		1,632,955
2016		1,632,004
2017		1,628,570
2018 through 2022		7,981,806

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]

Summary of information with respect to stock-based compensation


	December 31,
	2012		2011		2010
Total stock-based compensation expense included in operating income (loss)	$	4,199	$	5,503	$	7,765
Income tax benefit related to stock-based compensation included in net income (loss)		1,705		2,247		3,106

Restricted stock unit activity


	Number of Restricted Stock Units			Weighted- Average Grant-date Fair Value
Outstanding on December 31, 2009		1,214,520		$	30.73
Granted		297,183			26.62
Vested and converted to common stock		(637,693	)		34.44
Forfeited		(160,616	)		27.03

Outstanding on December 31, 2010		713,394			26.52
Granted		224,583			24.42
Vested and converted to common stock		(403,562	)		28.47
Forfeited		(44,695	)		26.16

Outstanding on December 31, 2011		489,720			23.99
Granted		123,951			19.84
Vested and converted to common stock		(211,616	)		22.35
Forfeited		(40,277	)		24.85

Outstanding on December 31, 2012		361,778			23.43

Performance stock unit activity


	Number of Performance Share Units			Weighted- Average Grant-date Fair Value
Outstanding on December 31, 2009		104,023		$	17.85
Granted		62,760			28.28
Vested and converted to common stock		—			—
Forfeited		(54,260	)		21.23

Outstanding on December 31, 2010		112,523			22.03
Granted		51,049			27.18
Vested and converted to common stock		—			—
Forfeited		(23,342	)		23.45

Outstanding on December 31, 2011		140,230			23.67
Granted		50,315			20.62
Vested and converted to common stock		(58,487	)		18.07
Forfeited		(52,058	)		26.89

Outstanding on December 31, 2012		80,000			23.75

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the allocation of equity-based compensation costs to a given line item on the balance sheet and income statement for the period. This may include the reporting line for the costs and the amount capitalized and expensed.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]

Summary of accumulated other comprehensive income


	December 31,
	2012			2011
Accumulated other comprehensive income:
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	$	13,606		$	14,073
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments		1,656			565
Pension adjustment		(302	)		1,599

Total accumulated other comprehensive income	$	14,960		$	16,237

Restructuring and Impairment Charges (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Restructuring and Impairment Charges [Abstract]

Changes to accrual for restructuring charges


	Restructuring
	Employee Related			Office Related			Impairment			Total
Accrual balance at December 31, 2009	$	1,527		$	2,741		$	—		$	4,268
Restructuring charges		580			1,041			—			1,621
Cash payments		(1,745	)		(1,694	)		—			(3,439	)
Exchange rate fluctuations		(47	)		(6	)		—			(53	)

Accrual balance at December 31, 2010		315			2,082			—			2,397
Restructuring charges		14,264			2,080			—			16,344
Impairment charges		—			—			26,366			26,366
Cash payments		(6,925	)		(566	)		—			(7,491	)
Non cash write-offs		—			(1,044	)		(26,366	)		(27,410	)
Other		498			—			—			498
Exchange rate fluctuations		(488	)		(40	)		—			(528	)

Accrual balance at December 31, 2011		7,664			2,512			—			10,176
Restructuring charges		1,099			(289	)		—			810
Cash payments		(8,201	)		(927	)		—			(9,128	)
Non cash write-offs		—			(82	)		—			(82	)
Exchange rate fluctuations		(52	)		6			—			(46	)

Accrual balance at December 31, 2012	$	510		$	1,220		$	—		$	1,730

Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Sources of income (loss) before income taxes


	December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
United States	$	32,030		$	7,104		$	4,396
Foreign		(11,768	)		(21,879	)		12,552

Income (loss) before income taxes	$	20,262		$	(14,775	)	$	16,948

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes


	December 31,
	2012		2011		2010
Current
Federal	$	4,287	$	2,777	$	(6,479	)
State and local		2,392		1,356		327
Foreign		5,278		4,512		8,903
Deferred		2,065		10,302		6,704

Total provision for income taxes	$	14,022	$	18,947	$	9,455

Reconciliation of the provision for (benefit from) income taxes


	December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
Income tax provision (benefit) at the statutory U.S. federal rate	$	7,092		$	(5,171	)	$	5,932
State income tax provision, net of federal tax benefit		1,930			1,497			513
Nondeductible expenses		1,600			6,728			1,936
Foreign tax higher (lower) than U.S. (includes current year un-benefited losses in foreign entities with established valuation allowances)		4,032			4,641			2,367
Goodwill impairment		—			7,590			—
Establishment/(release) of valuation allowance		(3,119	)		3,493			2,078
Change in uncertain tax positions		619			55			(3,079	)
U.S. tax on foreign dividends		1,215			—			379
Other, net		653			114			(671	)

Total provision for income taxes	$	14,022		$	18,947		$	9,455

Summary of deferred tax assets and liabilities


	December 31,
	2012			2011
Deferred tax assets attributable to:
Receivable allowances	$	1,531		$	1,527
Accrued vacation		2,256			2,312
Accrued bonuses		3,339			5,072
Liability for nonqualified retirement plans		5,559			4,501
Accrued compensation-restricted stock units		2,202			1,515
Accrued rent		4,618			4,401
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards		26,836			21,615
Accrued restructuring charges		676			1,647
Unrealized loss on equity and warrant portfolio		365			375
Deferred compensation		12,598			10,763
Foreign tax credit carryforwards		12,287			16,630
U.S. state net operating loss carryforwards		609			609
U.S. capital loss carryforward		1,188			1,252
Other accrued expenses		4,820			4,589

Deferred tax assets, before valuation allowance		78,884			76,808

Valuation allowance		(28,666	)		(27,080	)

Deferred tax assets, after valuation allowance		50,218			49,728

Deferred tax liabilities attributable to:
Prepaid expenses		590			585
Depreciation on property and equipment		3,715			2,446
Goodwill		10,810			9,845
Other		1,852			2,178

Deferred tax liabilities		16,967			15,054

Net deferred tax assets	$	33,251		$	34,674

Reconciliation of amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits


	December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
Gross unrecognized tax benefits at January 1,	$	432		$	972		$	3,850
Gross increases for tax positions of prior years		689			10			76
Gross decreases for tax positions of prior years		—			(6	)		(18	)
Settlements		(494	)		(534	)		(2,814	)
Lapse of statute of limitations		(93	)		(10	)		(122	)

Gross unrecognized tax benefits at December 31,	$	534		$	432		$	972

Segment Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Segment Information [Abstract]

Revenue, operating income (loss), depreciation, and capital expenditures, by segment


	Year Ended December 31,
	2012			2011			2010
Revenue:
Americas	$	254,395		$	286,503		$	255,690
Europe		99,004			132,722			127,267
Asia Pacific		90,378			108,568			110,134

Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue)		443,777			527,793			493,091
Reimbursements		21,304			26,187			20,145

Total	$	465,081		$	553,980		$	513,236

Operating income (loss):
Americas	$	61,554		$	60,612		$	40,307
Europe		3,038			1,250			(604	)
Asia Pacific		3,792			12,983			24,517

Total regions		68,384			74,845			64,220
Global Operations Support		(47,935	)		(43,050	)		(46,147	)

Operating income before restructuring charges, impairment charges, and other operating income		20,449			31,795			18,073
Restructuring charges		(810	)		(16,344	)		(1,621	)
Impairment charges		—			(26,366	)		—
Other operating income		—			—			1,072

Total	$	19,639		$	(10,915	)	$	17,524

Depreciation and amortization:
Americas	$	4,192		$	4,852		$	4,746
Europe		2,751			2,926			4,218
Asia Pacific		2,555			1,798			2,016

Total regions		9,498			9,576			10,980
Global Operations Support		1,303			687			604

Total	$	10,801		$	10,263		$	11,584

Capital expenditures:
Americas	$	2,770		$	7,526		$	5,600
Europe		1,441			5,373			9,917
Asia Pacific		2,550			2,420			1,862

Total regions		6,761			15,319			17,379
Global Operations Support		743			2,697			185

Total	$	7,504		$	18,016		$	17,564

Identifiable assets, and goodwill and other intangible assets, net, by segment


	December 31,
	2012		2011
Identifiable assets:
Americas	$	313,433	$	307,398
Europe		88,198		99,895
Asia Pacific		87,770		102,980

Total regions		489,401		510,273
Global Operations Support		5,591		5,292

Total	$	494,992	$	515,565

Goodwill and other intangible assets, net:
Americas	$	136,536	$	85,028
Europe		7,865		—
Asia Pacific		8,559		8,224

Total	$	152,960	$	93,252

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]

Summary of minimum future office space and equipment lease payments due


	Office Leases		Equipment Leases		Total
Year ending December 31,
2013	$	30,432	$	755	$	31,187
2014		25,487		456		25,943
2015		22,299		260		22,559
2016		18,881		108		18,989
2017		15,579		10		15,589
Thereafter		70,802		—		70,802

Total	$	183,480	$	1,589	$	185,069

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	12 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	Dec. 31, 2012
Office furniture, fixtures and equipment [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Summary of estimated useful life of property and equipment
Estimated useful life of assets	5 years
Office furniture, fixtures and equipment [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Summary of estimated useful life of property and equipment
Estimated useful life of assets	10 years
Computer equipment and software [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Summary of estimated useful life of property and equipment
Estimated useful life of assets	3 years
Computer equipment and software [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Summary of estimated useful life of property and equipment
Estimated useful life of assets	8 years

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents maximum maturity period	3 months
Concentrations of risk	0
Percentage of estimated first year compensation received for executive search services	33.00%
Percentage of excess of actual over estimated compensation of placed candidate billed to client	33.00%
Percentage increments billed to clients for retainer and indirect expenses	33.00%
Period of billing specified increments for retailer and indirect expenses	3 months
Deferred cash bonuses paid to consultants and management over vesting period	3 years
Additional vesting period after deferral date for bonus payment	3 years
Portion of net proceeds with respect to warrants from monetizations of warrants	55.00%
Percentage of the net proceeds payable to consultants	50.00%
Portion of the net proceeds payable to consultants	$ 10
Percentage of the net proceeds retained by the Company	50.00%
Portion reserved for discretionary distributions to the broader employee population	20.00%
Portion of total net proceeds reserved for discretionary distributions	10.00%
Minimum [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Portion of deferred bonus	10.00%
Maximum [Member]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract]
Portion of deferred bonus	15.00%

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Summary of allowance for doubtful accounts
Balance at January 1,	$ 3,805	$ 6,589	$ 4,854
Provision (benefit) charged to income	2,175	(558)	3,305
Write-offs	(1,281)	(2,288)	(1,447)
Currency	99	62	(123)
Balance at December 31,	$ 4,798	$ 3,805	$ 6,589

Property and Equipment, net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Components of Company's property and equipment
Property and equipment, gross	$ 107,162	$ 112,661
Accumulated depreciation	(64,800)	(67,880)
Property and equipment, net	42,362	44,781
Leasehold improvements [Member]
Components of Company's property and equipment
Property and equipment, gross	44,043	42,789
Office furniture, fixtures and equipment [Member]
Components of Company's property and equipment
Property and equipment, gross	24,067	24,602
Computer equipment and software [Member]
Components of Company's property and equipment
Property and equipment, gross	$ 39,052	$ 45,270

- Definition

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

+ References + Details

Property and Equipment, net (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Property and Equipment (Textual) [Abstract]
Depreciation expense	$ 10.2	$ 9.1	$ 9.6

Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restricted Cash (Textual) [Abstract]
Restricted cash	$ 8.2	$ 1.9
Restricted cash in support of lease guarantees	$ 1.7	$ 1.9
Extend termination dates of the leases	Extend through 2018
Senn Delaney [Member]
Restricted Cash (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Restricted cash consists for a retention escrow	$ 6.5
Period for granted retention awards	3 years

Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Components of Company's investments
Total	$ 11,902	$ 9,868
U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan [Member]
Components of Company's investments
Total	11,401	9,313
Warrants and equity securities [Member]
Components of Company's investments
Total	$ 501	$ 555

Investments (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan [Member]
Investments (Textual) [Abstract]
Aggregate cost basis for investments	$ 9.3	$ 8.3

Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Levels of inputs used to measure fair value of assets
Total fair value of assets	$ 35,497	$ 35,553
U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan [Member]
Levels of inputs used to measure fair value of assets
Total fair value of assets	11,401	9,313
Assets designated for retirement and pension plans [Member]
Levels of inputs used to measure fair value of assets
Total fair value of assets	24,096	24,240
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Levels of inputs used to measure fair value of assets
Total fair value of assets	11,401	9,313
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] \| U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan [Member]
Levels of inputs used to measure fair value of assets
Total fair value of assets	11,401	9,313
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Levels of inputs used to measure fair value of assets
Total fair value of assets	24,096	24,240
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] \| Assets designated for retirement and pension plans [Member]
Levels of inputs used to measure fair value of assets
Total fair value of assets	24,096	24,240
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Levels of inputs used to measure fair value of assets
Total fair value of assets
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] \| U.S. non-qualified deferred compensation plan [Member]
Levels of inputs used to measure fair value of assets
Total fair value of assets
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] \| Assets designated for retirement and pension plans [Member]
Levels of inputs used to measure fair value of assets
Total fair value of assets

Other Non-Current Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Components of Company's other non-current assets
Deferred compensation	$ 2,747	$ 4,345
Prepaid rent	2,100	2,075
Other	454	60
Total other non-current assets	$ 5,301	$ 6,480

Acquisition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Assets acquired:
Intangible assets	$ 30,100
Liabilities assumed:
Earnout	9,900	$ 348
Senn Delaney [Member]
Assets acquired:
Cash	775
Accounts receivable	6,273
Fixed assets	1,769
Other assets	428
Intangible assets	30,100
Goodwill	29,707
Total assets	69,052
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable	1,694
Deferred revenue	3,600
Earnout	9,900
Total liabilities	15,194
Net assets acquired	$ 53,858

Acquisition (Details 1) - Senn Delaney [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Pro forma results of operations
Net revenue (1)	$ 473,972	$ 548,959
Operating income (2)	15,152	(21,508)
Net income (3)	$ 3,100	$ (40,603)
Basic earnings per common share	$ 0.17	$ (2.28)
Diluted earnings per common share	$ 0.17	$ (2.28)

- Definition

The pro forma basic net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

+ References + Details

- Definition

The pro forma diluted net income per share for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

+ References + Details

Acquisition (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, € in Millions, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended				3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012 NZD ($)	Mar. 31, 2010 NZD ($)	Feb. 28, 2009 EUR (€)	May 31, 2008	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($) Employee	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2009 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 NZD ($)	Jan. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 NZD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2009 USD ($)
Acquisitions (Textual) [Abstract]
Identifiable intangible assets												$ 30,100
Amortization of intangible assets						$ 600	$ 1,100	$ 1,300
Amortization period						10 years
Term Facility [Member]
Acquisitions (Textual) [Abstract]
Borrowing amount under term loan facility											$ 40,000
Iron Hill [Member]
Acquisitions (Textual) [Abstract]
Acquisition Date				2008-05
Earnout payment to be received								4,400	$ 4,400					$ 4,400
Earnout payment paid							3,900
Estimated fair value of future earnout payments associated with acquisition												0
Ray and Berndtson [Member]
Acquisitions (Textual) [Abstract]
Acquisition Date			2009-02
Estimated fair value of future earnout payments associated with acquisition			€ 1.8									2,400
Consideration paid to purchase															$ 2,700
Purchase price allocation for Goodwill															4,200
Identifiable intangible assets															700
Assets															300
Assumed Liabilities															$ 100
Impairment charges in European Region									200
Earnout accruals												0		$ 0
Second fair value assessment								$ 1,100	$ 1,700
Bell McCaw Bampflyde Limited [Member]
Acquisitions (Textual) [Abstract]
Acquisition Date		2010-03
Earnout payment to be received	$ 1.4									$ 1.4			$ 1.4
Estimated fair value of future earnout payments associated with acquisition		$ 1.4										1,200
Earnout payments accrued												400
Consideration paid to purchase		0.8										700
Purchase price allocation for Goodwill		2.0										1,700
Identifiable intangible assets												0
Purchase price allocation for property and equipment		$ 0.2										200
Senn-Delaney Leadership Consulting Group [Member]
Acquisitions (Textual) [Abstract]
Acquisition Date	2012-12
Consideration paid to purchase												53,500
Purchase price allocation for Goodwill												29,707
Identifiable intangible assets												30,100
Assumed Liabilities												15,194
Purchase price allocation for property and equipment												$ 1,769
Percentage of equity of acquired company	100.00%											100.00%
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed, cash paid												$ 53,500
Additional cash consideration												15,000
Specific earnings milestones achieved Period						3 years
Retention escrow paid												6,500
Minimum service period acquired to covered under plan						3 years
General and administrative expenses of acquisition related costs					$ 1,700
Number of employees joined company \| Employee						100
Assets acquired												53,858
Assets acquired, cash paid												775
Assets acquired, working capital												$ 400
Purchase accounting adjustment for deferred revenue							4,500
Amortization of intangible assets						$ 5,000	5,500
Compensation expense						2,300	2,300
Interest expense associated with the accretion of earnout						$ 1,700	2,100
Payment period related to accretion expense associated with estimated earnout						3 years
Purchase accounting adjustment for deferred revenue of interest expense						$ 700	$ 900
Amortization period of Term Facility						5 years
Senn-Delaney Leadership Consulting Group [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Acquisitions (Textual) [Abstract]
Amortization period						5 years
Senn-Delaney Leadership Consulting Group [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Acquisitions (Textual) [Abstract]
Amortization period						15 years
Senn-Delaney Leadership Consulting Group [Member] \| Term Facility [Member]
Acquisitions (Textual) [Abstract]
Borrowing amount under term loan facility											$ 40,000

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill by segment
Goodwill, Beginning Balance		$ 90,696	$ 109,888	$ 109,010
Goodwill impairment	$ 0		(23,507)
Exchange rate fluctuations		537	385	(508)
Goodwill, Ending Balance		120,940	90,696	109,888
Iron Hill [Member]
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill by segment
Goodwill earnout adjustment			3,930
Bell McCaw Bampflyde Limited [Member]
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill by segment
Goodwill acquired during period				1,386
Senn Delaney [Member]
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill by segment
Goodwill acquired during period		29,707
Americas [Member]
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill by segment
Goodwill, Beginning Balance		82,814	78,989	78,755
Exchange rate fluctuations		127	(105)	234
Goodwill, Ending Balance		108,833	82,814	78,989
Americas [Member] \| Iron Hill [Member]
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill by segment
Goodwill earnout adjustment			3,930
Americas [Member] \| Senn Delaney [Member]
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill by segment
Goodwill acquired during period		25,892
Europe [Member]
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill by segment
Goodwill, Beginning Balance			22,982	24,270
Goodwill impairment			(23,507)
Exchange rate fluctuations			525	(1,288)
Goodwill, Ending Balance		3,815		22,982
Europe [Member] \| Senn Delaney [Member]
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill by segment
Goodwill acquired during period		3,815
Asia Pacific [Member]
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill by segment
Goodwill, Beginning Balance		7,882	7,917	5,985
Exchange rate fluctuations		410	(35)	546
Goodwill, Ending Balance		$ 8,292	$ 7,882	7,917
Asia Pacific [Member] \| Bell McCaw Bampflyde Limited [Member]
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill by segment
Goodwill acquired during period				$ 1,386

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Carrying amount of amortizable intangible assets and related accumulated amortization
Weighted Average Life (in years)	10 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 40,343	$ 12,008
Accumulated Amortization	(8,323)	(9,452)
Net Carrying Amount	$ 32,020	2,556
Software [Member]
Carrying amount of amortizable intangible assets and related accumulated amortization
Weighted Average Life (in years)	7 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 7,200
Net Carrying Amount	$ 7,200
Client relationships [Member]
Carrying amount of amortizable intangible assets and related accumulated amortization
Weighted Average Life (in years)	8 years 7 months 6 days
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 23,143	10,208
Accumulated Amortization	(8,323)	(7,877)
Net Carrying Amount	$ 14,820	2,331
Trade name [Member]
Carrying amount of amortizable intangible assets and related accumulated amortization
Weighted Average Life (in years)	15 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 9,400
Net Carrying Amount	$ 9,400
Non compete [Member]
Carrying amount of amortizable intangible assets and related accumulated amortization
Weighted Average Life (in years)	5 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 600
Net Carrying Amount	$ 600
Candidate database [Member]
Carrying amount of amortizable intangible assets and related accumulated amortization
Gross Carrying Amount		1,800
Accumulated Amortization		(1,575)
Net Carrying Amount		$ 225

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2010 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($) Region	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2009 USD ($)
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Goodwill				$ 120,940	$ 90,696	$ 109,888	$ 109,010
Number of geographical regions \| Region				3
Non-cash impairment charge	$ 0				23,507
Intangible assets				$ 30,100
Intangible asset amortization expense, excluding impairment charge				600	1,100	1,300
Estimated Intangible asset amortization expense 2013				5,800
Estimated Intangible asset amortization expense 2014				5,400
Estimated Intangible asset amortization expense 2015				4,600
Estimated Intangible asset amortization expense 2016				4,400
Estimated Intangible asset amortization expense 2017				$ 3,600
Americas [Member]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Percentage of fair value excess by carrying value				66.00%
Impairment charges of client relationship		$ 400	$ 500
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Goodwill				$ 108,833	82,814	78,989	78,755
Asia Pacific [Member]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Percentage of fair value excess by carrying value				34.00%
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Goodwill				$ 8,292	7,882	7,917	5,985
Europe [Member]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Impairment charges of client relationship		$ 2,500	$ 200		2,500
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Goodwill				3,815		22,982	24,270
Non-cash impairment charge					23,507
Iron Hill [Member]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Earnout payments received by Iron Hill					4,400	$ 4,400	$ 4,400
Earnout payments paid					$ 3,900
Software [Member]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Finite lived intangible assets				$ 7,200
Useful life				7 years
Client relationships [Member]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Finite lived intangible assets				$ 12,900
Useful life				8 years
Non compete [Member]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Finite lived intangible assets				$ 600
Useful life				5 years
Trade name [Member]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract]
Finite lived intangible assets				$ 9,400
Useful life				15 years

Other Current and Non-Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Components of other current liabilities
Deferred revenue	$ 23,271	$ 16,824
Accrued restructuring	874	8,881
Other	16,245	13,657
Total other current liabilities	$ 40,390	$ 39,362

- Definition

Aggregate carrying amount of current liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer) not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Includes costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered and of liabilities not separately disclosed.

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Other Current and Non-Current Liabilities (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Components of other non-current liabilities
Accrued salaries and employee benefits	$ 27,023	$ 26,503
Premise related costs	16,163	16,763
Earnout payments	9,900	348
Other	3,857	3,782
Total other non-current liabilities	$ 56,943	$ 47,396

Line of Credit (Details Textual) - Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 22, 2011
Line of Credit (Textual) [Abstract]
Borrowing amount under term loan facility				$ 75
Facility maturity date		Jun. 22, 2016
Borrowings made or outstanding under line of credit		$ 0	$ 0
Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit (Textual) [Abstract]
Increased aggregate commitment under the facility	$ 25

Employee Benefit Plans (Details Textual) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Employee Benefit Plans (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Employee Benefit Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Discretionary contribution amount		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Employee Benefit Plans (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Discretionary contribution amount		$ 0	0	0
U.S. Plan [Member]
Employee Benefit Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Percentage to defer up base compensation of employees, effective from January 1, 2006		25.00%
Amount to defer up bonus compensation of employees, effective from January 1, 2006		$ 500,000
Percentage to defer up eligible bonus compensation, effective from January 1, 2006		25.00%
Amount of compensation deferred in plan	$ 9,300,000	$ 9,300,000	7,600,000
Percentage to defer up cash component of director's fees for non-employee [Member]
Employee Benefit Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Percentage to defer up directors' fees	100.00%
Non-Employee Directors Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Employee Benefit Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Amount of compensation deferred in plan	$ 2,100,000	$ 2,100,000	1,700,000
Qualified Retirement Plan [Member]
Employee Benefit Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Percentage for employee pre-tax and/or after-tax contributions, minimum		1.00%
Percentage for employee pre-tax and/or after-tax contributions, maximum		50.00%
Minimum amount of employee contributions		$ 4,750	$ 4,500	$ 4,000
Percentage of eligible compensation		4.00%	3.50%	3.00%
Eligible service period for company match		1 year
Matching employee contributions		$ 2,500,000	$ 2,200,000	$ 1,800,000
Company's common stock under the plan	0	0	0

Pension Plan and Life Insurance Contract (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Reconcile benefit obligation for the pension plan
Benefit obligation at January 1,	$ 23,187	$ 23,406
Service cost	147	150	$ 129
Interest cost	1,042	1,212	1,148
Actuarial gain	2,865	529
Benefits paid	(1,240)	(1,354)
Cumulative translation adjustment	485	(756)
Benefit obligation at December 31,	$ 26,486	$ 23,187	$ 23,406

- Definition

1) For defined benefit pension plans, the benefit obligation is the projected benefit obligation, which is the actuarial present value as of a date of all benefits attributed by the pension benefit formula to employee service rendered prior to that date. 2) For other postretirement defined benefit plans, the benefit obligation is the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, which is the actuarial present value of benefits attributed to employee service rendered to a particular date.

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The amount of payments made for which participants are entitled under a pension plan, including pension benefits, death benefits, and benefits due on termination of employment. Also includes payments made under a postretirement benefit plan, including prescription drug benefits, health care benefits, life insurance benefits, and legal, educational and advisory services. This item represents a periodic decrease to the plan obligations and a decrease to plan assets.

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The increase in a defined benefit pension plan's projected benefit obligation or a defined benefit postretirement plan's accumulated postretirement benefit obligation due to the passage of time.

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- Definition

The actuarial present value of benefits attributed by the pension benefit formula to services rendered by employees during the period. The portion of the expected postretirement benefit obligation attributed to employee service during the period. The service cost component is a portion of the benefit obligation and is unaffected by the funded status of the plan.

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Pension Plan and Life Insurance Contract (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Benefit obligation amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Noncurrent liabilities	$ 37,247	$ 31,747
German Pension [Member]
Benefit obligation amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Current liabilities	1,333	1,357
Noncurrent liabilities	25,153	21,830
Total	$ 26,486	$ 23,187

- Definition

This represents the entire liability recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the defined benefit plans.

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- Definition

This represents the noncurrent liability for underfunded plans recognized in the balance sheet that is associated with the defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement defined benefit plans.

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Pension Plan and Life Insurance Contract (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	$ 147	$ 150	$ 129
Interest cost	1,042	1,212	1,148
Amortization of net gain	(47)	(368)	(624)
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 1,142	$ 994	$ 653
Weighted average assumptions
Discount rate (1)	4.65%	5.10%	5.25%
Rate of compensation increase	1.75%	1.75%	1.75%

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The increase in a defined benefit pension plan's projected benefit obligation or a defined benefit postretirement plan's accumulated postretirement benefit obligation due to the passage of time.

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Pension Plan and Life Insurance Contract (Details 3)	12 Months Ended
Pension Plan and Life Insurance Contract (Details 3)	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Assumptions to determine the Company's benefit obligation
Discount rate (1)	3.15%	4.65%	5.10%
Rate of compensation increase	1.75%	1.75%	1.75%
Measurement Date	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010

Pension Plan and Life Insurance Contract (Details 4)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)
Summary of benefits expected to be paid in each of the next five years
2013	$ 1,332,501
2014	1,631,713
2015	1,632,955
2016	1,632,004
2017	1,628,570
2018 through 2022	$ 7,981,806

Pension Plan and Life Insurance Contract (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Pension Plan and Life Insurance Contract (Textual) [Abstract]
Accumulated benefit obligation	$ 26,486,000	$ 23,187,000	$ 23,406,000
Amount not recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost	500,000	2,400,000
Amount expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost	0
Fair value of pension benefits	24,100,000	$ 24,200,000
Expected contribution to be paid into plan	$ 1,332,501

Assets, usually stocks, bonds, and other investments, that have been segregated and restricted (usually in a trust) to provide benefits, at their fair value as of the measurement date. Plan assets include amounts contributed by the employer (and by employees for a contributory plan) and amounts earned from investing the contributions, less benefits paid. If a plan has liabilities other than for benefits, those non-benefit obligations may be considered as reductions of plan assets.

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Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Summary of information with respect to stock-based compensation
Total stock-based compensation expense included in operating income (loss)	$ 4,199	$ 5,503	$ 7,765
Income tax benefit related to stock-based compensation included in net income (loss)	$ 1,705	$ 2,247	$ 3,106

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 1) - Restricted stock unit [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Restricted stock unit activity
Number of Stock Units, Beginning balance	489,720	713,394	1,214,520
Number of Stock Units, Granted	123,951	224,583	297,183
Number of Stock Units, Vested and converted to common stock	(211,616)	(403,562)	(637,693)
Number of Stock Units, Forfeited	(40,277)	(44,695)	(160,616)
Number of Stock Units, Ending balance	361,778	489,720	713,394
Weighted-Average Grant-date Fair Value, Beginning balance	$ 23.99	$ 26.52	$ 30.73
Weighted-Average Grant-date Fair Value, Granted	19.84	24.42	26.62
Weighted-Average Grant-date Fair Value, Vested and converted to common stock	22.35	28.47	34.44
Weighted-Average Grant-date Fair Value, Forfeited	24.85	26.16	27.03
Weighted-Average Grant-date Fair Value, Ending balance	$ 23.43	$ 23.99	$ 26.52

Stock-Based Compensation (Details 2) - Performance stock unit [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Performance stock unit activity
Number of Stock Units, Beginning balance	140,230	112,523	104,023
Number of Stock Units, Granted	50,315	51,049	62,760
Number of Stock Units, Vested and converted to common stock	(58,487)
Number of Stock Units, Forfeited	(52,058)	(23,342)	(54,260)
Number of Stock Units, Ending balance	80,000	140,230	112,523
Weighted-Average Grant-date Fair Value, Beginning balance	$ 23.67	$ 22.03	$ 17.85
Weighted-Average Grant-date Fair Value, Granted	20.62	27.18	28.28
Weighted-Average Grant-date Fair Value, Vested and converted to common stock	18.07
Weighted-Average Grant-date Fair Value, Forfeited	26.89	23.45	21.23
Weighted-Average Grant-date Fair Value, Ending balance	$ 23.75	$ 23.67	$ 22.03

Stock-Based Compensation (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Apr. 02, 2012
Restricted stock unit [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Awards outstanding	354,278
Units vesting period	3 years
Pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense	$ 4.1
Expected time to be recognized	1 year 6 months
Stock Options [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Awards outstanding	64,812
Performance stock unit [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Awards outstanding	80,000
Units vesting period	3 years
Pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense	$ 0.6
Expected time to be recognized	1 year 9 months 18 days
Performance stock unit [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Vesting period for 2009 PSU grants	200.00%
Performance stock unit [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Vesting period for 2009 PSU grants	0.00%
Prior Program [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Awards outstanding	499,090	671,528
2012 Program [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Shares authorized or reserved for issuance with respect to awards granted	1,300,000
Shares available for future awards	1,382,416
Awards granted after May 24, 2022 [Member]
Stock-Based Compensation (Textual) [Abstract]
Shares available for future awards	0

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accumulated other comprehensive income:
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	$ 13,606	$ 14,073
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments	1,656	565
Pension adjustment	(302)	1,599
Total accumulated other comprehensive income	$ 14,960	$ 16,237

- Definition

The total of net gain (loss), prior service cost (credit), and transition assets (obligations), as well as minimum pension liability if still remaining, included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan(s) because they have yet to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost.

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Accumulated adjustment, net of tax, that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into the reporting currency from the functional currency of the reporting entity, net of reclassification of realized foreign currency translation gains or losses.

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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Textual) [Abstract]
Deferred tax benefit related to the pension adjustment	$ 1.1	$ 0.3	$ 0.6

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Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from pension benefits.

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Other Charges (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Other Charges (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($)
Other Charges (Textual) [Abstract]
Other charges	$ 4,218
Lease obligation related settlement expense	3,200
Other charges due to an unfavorable judgment in a lawsuit	$ 1,000

Restructuring and Impairment Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Changes to accrual for restructuring charges
Accrual, Beginning Balance	$ 10,176	$ 2,397	$ 4,268
Restructuring charges	810	16,344	1,621
Impairment charges		26,366
Cash payments	(9,128)	(7,491)	(3,439)
Non cash write-off	(82)	(27,410)
Other		498
Exchange rate fluctuations	(46)	(528)	(53)
Accrual, Ending Balance	1,730	10,176	2,397
Employee Related [Member]
Changes to accrual for restructuring charges
Accrual, Beginning Balance	7,664	315	1,527
Restructuring charges	1,099	14,264	580
Cash payments	(8,201)	(6,925)	(1,745)
Other		498
Exchange rate fluctuations	(52)	(488)	(47)
Accrual, Ending Balance	510	7,664	315
Office Related [Member]
Changes to accrual for restructuring charges
Accrual, Beginning Balance	2,512	2,082	2,741
Restructuring charges	(289)	2,080	1,041
Cash payments	(927)	(566)	(1,694)
Non cash write-off	(82)	(1,044)
Exchange rate fluctuations	6	(40)	(6)
Accrual, Ending Balance	1,220	2,512	2,082
Impairment [Member]
Changes to accrual for restructuring charges
Accrual, Beginning Balance
Impairment charges		26,366
Non cash write-off		(26,366)
Accrual, Ending Balance

Restructuring and Impairment Charges (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2010 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) Office_Location Employee	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($) Employee Subtenant
Restructuring Charges (Textual) [Abstract]
Restructuring charges, net				$ 810	$ 16,344	$ 1,621
Restructuring Charges (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Number of employees reduced \| Employee					139	19
Number of offices consolidated and closed \| Office_Location					11
Number of subtenants restructured offices \| Subtenant						2
Cash outlays related to restructuring charges accrued				900
Non-cash impairment charge	$ 0				$ 23,507
Europe [Member]
Restructuring Charges (Textual) [Abstract]
Restructuring charges, net				800	8,300	$ 300
Impairment charges of client relationship		$ 2,500	$ 200		2,500
Restructuring Charges (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Non-cash impairment charge					23,507
Americas [Member]
Restructuring Charges (Textual) [Abstract]
Restructuring charges, net					5,100	1,000
Impairment charges of client relationship					400
Asia Pacific [Member]
Restructuring Charges (Textual) [Abstract]
Restructuring charges, net					700
Global Operations Support [Member]
Restructuring Charges (Textual) [Abstract]
Restructuring charges, net					2,200	300
Employee Related [Member]
Restructuring Charges (Textual) [Abstract]
Restructuring charges, net				1,099	14,264	580
Office Related [Member]
Restructuring Charges (Textual) [Abstract]
Restructuring charges, net				$ (289)	$ 2,080	$ 1,041

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Sources of income (loss) before income taxes
United States	$ 32,030	$ 7,104	$ 4,396
Foreign	(11,768)	(21,879)	12,552
Income (loss) before income taxes	$ 20,262	$ (14,775)	$ 16,948

Income Taxes (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Current
Federal	$ 4,287	$ 2,777	$ (6,479)
State and local	2,392	1,356	327
Foreign	5,278	4,512	8,903
Deferred	2,065	10,302	6,704
Total provision for income taxes	$ 14,022	$ 18,947	$ 9,455

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The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of enacted federal tax law to the domestic taxable Income or Loss from continuing operations.

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The component of income tax expense for the period representing amounts paid or payable (or refundable) as determined by applying the provisions of enacted state and local tax law to relevant amounts of taxable Income or Loss from continuing operations.

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Income Taxes (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Reconciliation of the provision for (benefit from) income taxes
Income tax provision (benefit) at the statutory U.S. federal rate	$ 7,092	$ (5,171)	$ 5,932
State income tax provision, net of federal tax benefit	1,930	1,497	513
Nondeductible expenses	1,600	6,728	1,936
Foreign tax higher (lower) than U.S. (includes current year un-benefited losses in foreign entities with established valuation allowances)	4,032	4,641	2,367
Goodwill impairment		7,590
Establishment/(release) of valuation allowance	(3,119)	3,493	2,078
Change in uncertain tax positions	619	55	(3,079)
U.S. tax on foreign dividends	1,215		379
Other, net	653	114	(671)
Total provision for income taxes	$ 14,022	$ 18,947	$ 9,455

Income Taxes (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Deferred tax assets attributable to:
Receivable allowances	$ 1,531	$ 1,527
Accrued vacation	2,256	2,312
Accrued bonuses	3,339	5,072
Liability for nonqualified retirement plans	5,559	4,501
Accrued compensation-restricted stock units	2,202	1,515
Accrued rent	4,618	4,401
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards	26,836	21,615
Accrued restructuring charges	676	1,647
Unrealized loss on equity and warrant portfolio	365	375
Deferred compensation	12,598	10,763
Foreign tax credit carryforwards	12,287	16,630
U.S. state net operating loss carryforwards	609	609
U.S. capital loss carryforward	1,188	1,252
Other accrued expenses	4,820	4,589
Deferred tax assets, before valuation allowance	78,884	76,808
Valuation allowance	(28,666)	(27,080)
Deferred tax assets, after valuation allowance	50,218	49,728
Deferred tax liabilities attributable to:
Prepaid expenses	590	585
Depreciation on property and equipment	3,715	2,446
Goodwill	10,810	9,845
Other	1,852	2,178
Deferred tax liabilities	16,967	15,054
Net deferred tax assets	$ 33,251	$ 34,674

Income Taxes (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Reconciliation of amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits
Gross unrecognized tax benefits at January 1,	$ 432	$ 972	$ 3,850
Gross increases for tax positions of prior years	689	10	76
Gross decreases for tax positions of prior years		(6)	(18)
Settlements	(494)	(534)	(2,814)
Lapse of statute of limitations	(93)	(10)	(122)
Gross unrecognized tax benefits at December 31,	$ 534	$ 432	$ 972

Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Foreign tax credit carryforwards	$ 12,287,000	$ 16,630,000
Income Taxes (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate	35.00%
Increase amount in valuation allowance	$ 28,666,000	27,080,000
Losses carried forward	Indefinitely or for periods ranging from five to twenty years
Foreign tax credit carryforward expiring	2017 through 2020
Unremitted earnings held in foreign subsidiaries	$ 70,700,000
Unrecognized tax benefits	534,000	$ 432,000	$ 972,000	$ 3,850,000
Recognized tax benefits net of federal tax benefits	$ 300,000
Several statutes of limitation expected to Close	12 months
Increases or decreases in unrecognized tax benefits	$ 0
Accrued interest and penalties	$ 400,000
Maximum [Member]
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Operating loss carryforwards ranging period	20 years
Minimum [Member]
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Operating loss carryforwards ranging period	5 years
Capital loss [Member]
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Capital loss carryforwards period	2 years
Foreign tax authority [Member]
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Net operating loss carryforward	$ 96,300,000
Net operating loss carryforward subject to valuation allowance	78,300,000
Foreign tax credit carryforwards	$ 12,300,000
Income tax examination years subject to examination	prior to 2009
State tax authority [Member]
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Income tax examination years subject to examination	2009 through 2011
Federal tax authority [Member]
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Net operating loss carryforward	$ 7,500,000
Income tax examination years subject to examination	2009 through 2011
Federal tax authority [Member] \| Capital loss [Member]
Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract]
Capital loss carryforwards	$ 1,200,000

Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Revenue:
Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue)	$ 443,777	$ 527,793	$ 493,091
Reimbursements	21,304	26,187	20,145
Total revenue	465,081	553,980	513,236
Operating income (loss):
Operating income before restructuring charges, impairment charges, and other operating income	20,449	31,795	18,073
Restructuring charges	(810)	(16,344)	(1,621)
Impairment charges		(26,366)
Other operating income			1,072
Operating income (loss)	19,639	(10,915)	17,524
Depreciation and amortization:
Total	10,801	10,263	11,584
Capital expenditures:
Total	7,504	18,016	17,564
Americas [Member]
Revenue:
Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue)	254,395	286,503	255,690
Operating income (loss):
Operating income before restructuring charges, impairment charges, and other operating income	61,554	60,612	40,307
Restructuring charges		(5,100)	(1,000)
Impairment charges		(400)
Depreciation and amortization:
Total	4,192	4,852	4,746
Capital expenditures:
Total	2,770	7,526	5,600
Europe [Member]
Revenue:
Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue)	99,004	132,722	127,267
Operating income (loss):
Operating income before restructuring charges, impairment charges, and other operating income	3,038	1,250	(604)
Restructuring charges	(800)	(8,300)	(300)
Impairment charges		(26,000)
Other operating income			1,100
Depreciation and amortization:
Total	2,751	2,926	4,218
Capital expenditures:
Total	1,441	5,373	9,917
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenue:
Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue)	90,378	108,568	110,134
Operating income (loss):
Operating income before restructuring charges, impairment charges, and other operating income	3,792	12,983	24,517
Restructuring charges		(700)
Depreciation and amortization:
Total	2,555	1,798	2,016
Capital expenditures:
Total	2,550	2,420	1,862
Total regions [Member]
Operating income (loss):
Operating income before restructuring charges, impairment charges, and other operating income	68,384	74,845	64,220
Depreciation and amortization:
Total	9,498	9,576	10,980
Capital expenditures:
Total	6,761	15,319	17,379
Global Operations Support [Member]
Operating income (loss):
Operating income before restructuring charges, impairment charges, and other operating income	(47,935)	(43,050)	(46,147)
Restructuring charges		(2,200)	(300)
Depreciation and amortization:
Total	1,303	687	604
Capital expenditures:
Total	$ 743	$ 2,697	$ 185

Segment Information (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Identifiable assets:
Total	$ 494,992	$ 515,565
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net:
Total	152,960	93,252
Americas [Member]
Identifiable assets:
Total	313,433	307,398
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net:
Total	136,536	85,028
Europe [Member]
Identifiable assets:
Total	88,198	99,895
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net:
Total	7,865
Asia Pacific [Member]
Identifiable assets:
Total	87,770	102,980
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net:
Total	8,559	8,224
Total regions [Member]
Identifiable assets:
Total	489,401	510,273
Global Operations Support [Member]
Identifiable assets:
Total	$ 5,591	$ 5,292

Segment Information (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Segment Information (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($) Region	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($)
Segment Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Restructuring charges	$ 810	$ 16,344	$ 1,621
Impairment charges		26,366
Other operating income			1,072
Segment Information (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Number of geographic regions \| Region	3
Europe [Member]
Segment Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Restructuring charges	$ 800	8,300	300
Impairment charges		26,000
Other operating income			1,100
Americas [Member]
Segment Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Restructuring charges		5,100	1,000
Impairment charges		400
Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Restructuring charges		700
Global Operations Support [Member]
Segment Information (Textual) [Abstract]
Restructuring charges		$ 2,200	$ 300

Guarantees (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Guarantees (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)
Guarantees (Textual) [Abstract]
Maximum undiscounted payments under outstanding guarantees	$ 1.7
Extend termination dates of the leases	Extend through 2018

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)
Summary of minimum future office space and equipment lease payments due
2013	$ 31,187
2014	25,943
2015	22,559
2016	18,989
2017	15,589
Thereafter	70,802
Total	185,069
Office Leases [Member]
Summary of minimum future office space and equipment lease payments due
2013	30,432
2014	25,487
2015	22,299
2016	18,881
2017	15,579
Thereafter	70,802
Total	183,480
Equipment Leases [Member]
Summary of minimum future office space and equipment lease payments due
2013	755
2014	456
2015	260
2016	108
2017	10
Total	$ 1,589

Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, £ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($) Country City	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 GBP (£)	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]
Aggregate minimum future payments on office leases					$ 185,069
Commitments and Contingencies (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Number of cities in which office spaces leased \| City	52
Number of countries in which office spaces leased \| Country	26
Leases expiration period	Through 2024
Rent expense and costs of equipment leases	$ 28,100	$ 32,700	$ 35,500
Sublease income	$ 5,900
Sublease expiration period	Through 2016
Asset retirement obligation		$ 2,300			1,800
Proposed adjustment to payroll tax liability				£ 3.9	6,300
Office Leases [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]
Aggregate minimum future payments on office leases					$ 183,480

Subsequent Event (Details Textual) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
Subsequent Event (Details Textual) $ in Millions	Jan. 31, 2013 USD ($) Payment
Subsequent Event (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Fixed interest rate inclusive of spread	2.29%
Term Facility [Member]
Subsequent Event (Textual) [Abstract]
Additional term loan facility in an aggregate amount	$ 40.0
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Amount Outstanding During Period	$ 40.0
Amortization period of term facility	5 years
Number of quarterly payments \| Payment	15
Amount of quarterly payment	$ 1.5
Additional number of payments \| Payment	4
Additional amount of payment	$ 2.0