Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information - shares | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018 | Apr. 30, 2018 | |
Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2,018 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
Trading Symbol | RHI | |
Entity Registrant Name | HALF ROBERT INTERNATIONAL INC /DE/ | |
Entity Central Index Key | 315,213 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 123,562,570 |
Condensed Consolidated Statemen
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
ASSETS | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 291,987 | $ 294,753 |
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $22,375 and $33,181 | 784,889 | 732,405 |
Other current assets | 391,580 | 404,711 |
Total current assets | 1,468,456 | 1,431,869 |
Goodwill | 210,832 | 210,885 |
Other intangible assets, net | 4,553 | 4,946 |
Property and equipment, net | 136,837 | 144,887 |
Deferred income taxes | 73,182 | 74,867 |
Total assets | 1,893,860 | 1,867,454 |
LIABILITIES | ||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 146,110 | 126,937 |
Accrued payroll and benefit costs | 608,417 | 612,899 |
Income taxes payable | 9,726 | 7,877 |
Current portion of notes payable and other indebtedness | 187 | 183 |
Total current liabilities | 764,440 | 747,896 |
Notes payable and other indebtedness, less current portion | 608 | 657 |
Other liabilities | 14,015 | 13,636 |
Total liabilities | 779,063 | 762,189 |
Commitments and Contingencies (Note G) | ||
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||
Preferred stock, $.001 par value authorized 5,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding zero shares | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, $.001 par value authorized 260,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 123,562,571 shares and 124,261,458 shares | 124 | 124 |
Capital surplus | 1,075,156 | 1,064,601 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 9,015 | 3,507 |
Retained earnings | 30,502 | 37,033 |
Total stockholders’ equity | 1,114,797 | 1,105,265 |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ 1,893,860 | $ 1,867,454 |
Condensed Consolidated Stateme3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Accounts receivable, allowances | $ 22,375 | $ 33,181 |
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares) | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
Preferred stock, issued (in shares) | 0 | 0 |
Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares) | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par value (in usd per shares) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Common stock, authorized (in shares) | 260,000,000 | 260,000,000 |
Common stock, issued (in shares) | 123,562,571 | 124,261,458 |
Common stock, outstanding (in shares) | 123,562,571 | 124,261,458 |
Condensed Consolidated Stateme4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Income Statement [Abstract] | ||
Net service revenues | $ 1,395,333 | $ 1,287,370 |
Direct costs of services, consisting of payroll, payroll taxes, benefit costs and reimbursable expenses | 822,967 | 761,542 |
Gross margin | 572,366 | 525,828 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 437,999 | 400,249 |
Amortization of intangible assets | 463 | 301 |
Interest income, net | (735) | (223) |
Income before income taxes | 134,639 | 125,501 |
Provision for income taxes | 38,472 | 46,980 |
Net income | $ 96,167 | $ 78,521 |
Net income per share: | ||
Basic (in usd per share) | $ 0.79 | $ 0.63 |
Diluted (in usd per share) | $ 0.78 | $ 0.62 |
Shares: | ||
Basic (in shares) | 121,934 | 125,537 |
Diluted (in shares) | 122,887 | 126,418 |
Cash dividends declared per share (in usd per share) | $ 0.28 | $ 0.24 |
Condensed Consolidated Stateme5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME: | ||
Net income | $ 96,167 | $ 78,521 |
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax | 5,508 | 4,864 |
Total comprehensive income | $ 101,675 | $ 83,385 |
Condensed Consolidated Stateme6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | Total | COMMON STOCK | CAPITAL SURPLUS | ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | RETAINED EARNINGS |
Balance at beginning of period, (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2016 | 127,797 | ||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||
Net issuances of restricted stock, (in shares) | 807 | ||||
Repurchases of common stock, (in shares) | (1,425) | ||||
Balance at end of period, (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2017 | 127,179 | ||||
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2016 | $ 128 | $ 1,022,411 | $ (20,502) | $ 84,562 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||
Net issuances of restricted stock | 1 | (1) | |||
Net income | $ 78,521 | 78,521 | |||
Repurchases of common stock | (2) | (68,295) | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | 9,857 | ||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax | 4,864 | 4,864 | |||
Cash dividends ($.28 per share and $.24 per share) | (30,601) | ||||
Balance at end of period at Mar. 31, 2017 | $ 127 | 1,032,267 | (15,638) | 64,187 | |
Balance at beginning of period, (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2017 | 124,261 | ||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||
Net issuances of restricted stock, (in shares) | 514 | ||||
Repurchases of common stock, (in shares) | (1,212) | ||||
Balance at end of period, (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2018 | 123,563 | ||||
Balance at beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2017 | 1,105,265 | $ 124 | 1,064,601 | 3,507 | 37,033 |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||
Net issuances of restricted stock | 1 | (1) | |||
Net income | 96,167 | 96,167 | |||
Repurchases of common stock | (1) | (68,488) | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | 10,556 | ||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax | 5,508 | 5,508 | |||
Cash dividends ($.28 per share and $.24 per share) | (34,210) | ||||
Balance at end of period at Mar. 31, 2018 | $ 1,114,797 | $ 124 | $ 1,075,156 | $ 9,015 | $ 30,502 |
Condensed Consolidated Stateme7
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | |
RETAINED EARNINGS | ||
Cash dividends, per share (in usd per share) | $ 0.28 | $ 0.24 |
Condensed Consolidated Stateme8
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Net income | $ 96,167 | $ 78,521 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Amortization of intangible assets | 463 | 301 |
Depreciation expense | 16,253 | 15,899 |
Stock-based compensation expense—restricted stock and stock units | 10,556 | 9,857 |
Deferred income taxes | 1,695 | 10,556 |
Provision for doubtful accounts | 1,778 | 1,697 |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable | (49,794) | 4,296 |
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses, accrued payroll and benefit costs | 13,527 | (7,498) |
Increase in income taxes payable | 27,068 | 27,860 |
Change in other assets, net of change in other liabilities | (1,495) | (17,989) |
Net cash flows provided by operating activities | 116,218 | 123,500 |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Capital expenditures | (7,965) | (10,335) |
Payments to trusts for employee deferred compensation plans | (10,585) | (4,939) |
Net cash flows used in investing activities | (18,550) | (15,274) |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Repurchases of common stock | (68,489) | (80,687) |
Cash dividends paid | (34,919) | (30,597) |
Payments for notes payable and other indebtedness | (44) | (41) |
Net cash flows used in financing activities | (103,452) | (111,325) |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 3,018 | 3,041 |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (2,766) | (58) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 294,753 | 260,201 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 291,987 | 260,143 |
Non-cash items: | ||
Stock repurchases awaiting settlement | $ 0 | $ 2,298 |
Summary of Significant Accounti
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Nature of Operations . Robert Half International Inc. (the “Company”) provides specialized staffing and risk consulting services through such divisions as Accountemps ® , Robert Half ® Finance & Accounting , OfficeTeam ® , Robert Half ® Technology , Robert Half ® Management Resources , Robert Half ® Legal , The Creative Group ® , and Protiviti ® . The Company, through its Accountemps , Robert Half Finance & Accounting , and Robert Half Management Resources divisions, is a specialized provider of temporary, full-time, and senior-level project professionals in the fields of accounting and finance. OfficeTeam specializes in highly skilled temporary administrative support professionals. Robert Half Technology provides project and full-time technology professionals. Robert Half Legal provides temporary, project, and full-time staffing of lawyers, paralegals and legal support personnel. The Creative Group provides interactive, design, marketing, advertising and public relations professionals. Protiviti is a global consulting firm that helps companies solve problems in finance, technology, operations, data, analytics, governance, risk and internal audit, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Revenues are predominantly derived from specialized staffing services. The Company operates in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. The Company is a Delaware corporation. Basis of Presentation. The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (“Financial Statements”) of the Company are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The comparative year-end condensed consolidated statement of financial position data presented was derived from audited financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented have been included. These Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2017 , included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of, nor comparable to, the results of operations for a full year. Principles of Consolidation. The Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned. All intercompany balances have been eliminated. Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. As of March 31, 2018 , such estimates included allowances for uncollectible accounts receivable, workers’ compensation losses, and income and other taxes. Management estimates are also utilized in the Company’s goodwill impairment assessment and in the valuation of stock grants subject to market conditions. Actual results and outcomes may differ from management's estimates and assumptions. Revenue Recognition. Revenues from contracts with customers are generated in three segments: temporary and consultant staffing, permanent placement staffing, and risk consulting and internal audit services. Revenues are recognized when promised goods or services are delivered to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. See Note C for further discussion of revenue recognition and disaggregation of revenues. Advertising Costs. The Company expenses all advertising costs as incurred. Advertising costs for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , are reflected in the following table (in thousands): Three Months Ended 2018 2017 Advertising costs $ 13,081 $ 11,471 |
New Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract] | |
New Accounting Pronouncements | New Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements Revenue from Contracts with Customers. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued authoritative guidance that provides companies with a single model for use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific revenue guidance. The new guidance requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The Company adopted the new guidance, using the modified retrospective method applied to all contracts not completed as of January 1, 2018, and since the adoption of the new guidance was not material, no adjustment was made to opening retained earnings. The Company also had no significant changes to systems, processes, or controls. The adoption of the guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's income statement. In accordance with the new guidance, the Company reclassified certain allowances that are now reflected as liabilities. The impact to the Company's balance sheet is as follows (in thousands): March 31, 2018 As Reported Balances Without Adoption of Revenue Guidance Effect of Change Higher (Lower) Assets Accounts receivable, net $ 784,889 $ 774,281 $ 10,608 Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 146,110 $ 135,502 $ 10,608 Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments in Statement of Cash Flows. In August 2016, the FASB issued authoritative guidance designed to address diversity in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows, including: i) contingent consideration payments made after a business combination; ii) proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims; and iii) proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies. The Company adopted the new guidance as of January 1, 2018. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. Stock Compensation. In May 2017, the FASB issued authoritative guidance updating which changes in the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting. Under the amended guidance, entities are required to account for the effects of a modification if the fair value, vesting conditions or classification (as an equity instrument or a liability instrument) of the modified award change from that of the original award immediately before the modification. The Company adopted the new guidance as of January 1, 2018. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted Lease Accounting. In February 2016, the FASB issued authoritative guidance which changes financial reporting as it relates to leasing transactions. Under the new guidance, lessees will be required to recognize a lease liability, measured on a discounted basis; and a right-of-use asset, for the lease term. The new guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early application is permitted for all entities upon issuance. Lessees and lessors must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. While the impact of the adoption of this guidance will include the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on the Company's statement of financial position, the Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of this guidance on its systems, processes, and controls. Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. In January 2017, the FASB issued authoritative guidance to simplify the goodwill impairment testing process. The new standard eliminates Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. If a company determines in Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test that the carrying value of goodwill is greater than the fair value, an impairment in that amount should be recorded to the income statement, rather than proceeding to Step 2. The new guidance is effective for the Company beginning after December 31, 2019, although early adoption is permitted. The Company believes the adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on its financial statements. |
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition Revenues from contracts with customers are generated in three segments: temporary and consultant staffing, permanent placement staffing, and risk consulting and internal audit services. Revenues are recognized when promised goods or services are delivered to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. Net service revenues, as presented on the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, represent services rendered to customers less variable consideration, such as sales adjustments and allowances. Reimbursements, including those related to travel and out-of-pocket expenses, are recorded on a gross basis and included in net service revenues, with equivalent amounts of reimbursable expenses included in direct costs of services. Temporary and consultant staffing revenues. Temporary and consultant staffing revenues from contracts with customers are recognized in the amount to which the Company has a right to invoice, when the services are rendered by the Company’s temporary employees. The Company records temporary and consultant staffing revenue on a gross basis as a principal versus on a net basis as an agent in the presentation of revenues and expenses. The Company has concluded that gross reporting is appropriate because the Company (i) has the risk of identifying and hiring qualified employees, (ii) has the discretion to select the employees and establish their price and duties and (iii) bears the risk for services that are not fully paid for by customers. Fees paid to Time Management or Vendor Management service providers selected by clients are recorded as a reduction of revenues, as the Company is not the primary obligor with respect to those services. Employees placed on temporary assignment by the Company are the Company’s legal employees while they are working on assignments. The Company pays all related costs of employment, including workers’ compensation insurance, state and federal unemployment taxes, social security and certain fringe benefits. The Company assumes the risk of acceptability of its employees to its customers. Permanent placement staffing revenues. Permanent placement staffing revenues from contracts with customers are primarily recognized when employment candidates accept offers of permanent employment. The Company has a substantial history of estimating the financial impact of permanent placement candidates who do not remain with its clients through the 90-day guarantee period. These amounts are established based primarily on historical data and are recorded as liabilities. Fees to clients are generally calculated as a percentage of the new employee’s annual compensation. No fees for permanent placement services are charged to employment candidates. Risk consulting and internal audit revenues. Risk consulting and internal audit services generally contain one or more performance obligation(s) which are satisfied over a period of time. Revenues are recognized over time as the performance obligations are satisfied, because the services provided do not have any alternative use to the Company, and contracts generally include language giving the Company an enforceable right to payment for services provided to date. Revenue is measured using cost incurred relative to total estimated cost for the engagement to measure progress towards satisfying the Company's performance obligations. Cost incurred represents work performed and thereby best depicts the transfer of control to the customer. The following table presents the Company's revenues disaggregated by line of business (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Accountemps $ 471,589 $ 436,539 OfficeTeam 261,152 236,179 Robert Half Technology 160,062 157,439 Robert Half Management Resources 173,485 157,449 Temporary and consulting staffing revenues 1,066,288 987,606 Permanent placement staffing revenues 121,400 103,633 Risk consulting and internal audit revenues 207,645 196,131 Net service revenues $ 1,395,333 $ 1,287,370 Payment terms in our contracts vary by the type and location of our customer and the services offered. The term between invoicing and when payment is due is not significant. Contracts with multiple performance obligations are recognized as performance obligations are delivered, and contract value is allocated based on relative stand-alone selling values of the services and products in the arrangement. As of the quarter ended March 31, 2018 , aggregate transaction price allocated to the performance obligations that are unsatisfied for contracts with an expected duration of greater than one year was $84.1 million . Of this amount, substantially all is expected to be recognized within the next twelve months. There were no revenues recognized in the quarter ended March 31, 2018 related to performance obligations satisfied or partially satisfied in previous periods. Contract assets are recorded when services are performed in advance of the Company’s unconditional right to payment. Contract assets as of January 1, 2018 and March 31, 2018 were not material. Contract liabilities are recorded when cash payments are received or due in advance of performance and are reflected in Accounts payable and accrued expenses on the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The following table sets forth the activity in contract liabilities from January 1, 2018 through March 31, 2018 (in thousands): March 31, Balance at beginning of period $ 9,003 Payments in advance of satisfaction of performance obligations 5,689 Revenue recognized (3,842 ) Other, including translation adjustments (1,977 ) Balance at end of period $ 8,873 |
Other Current Assets
Other Current Assets | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Other Current Assets | Other Current Assets Other current assets consisted of the following (in thousands): March 31, December 31, 2017 Deposits in trusts for employee deferred compensation plans $ 302,964 $ 292,326 Other 88,616 112,385 Other current assets $ 391,580 $ 404,711 |
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and Equipment, Net | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Property and Equipment, Net | Property and Equipment, Net Property and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands): March 31, December 31, 2017 Computer hardware $ 171,447 $ 171,515 Computer software 377,991 376,761 Furniture and equipment 102,919 102,424 Leasehold improvements 150,181 148,764 Other 10,241 9,907 Property and equipment, cost 812,779 809,371 Accumulated depreciation (675,942 ) (664,484 ) Property and equipment, net $ 136,837 $ 144,887 |
Accrued Payroll and Benefit Cos
Accrued Payroll and Benefit Costs | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | |
Accrued Payroll and Benefit Costs | Accrued Payroll and Benefit Costs Accrued payroll and benefit costs consisted of the following (in thousands): March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Payroll and benefits $ 239,524 $ 256,804 Employee deferred compensation plans 310,164 312,429 Workers’ compensation 17,543 17,092 Payroll taxes 41,186 26,574 Accrued payroll and benefit costs $ 608,417 $ 612,899 Included in employee deferred compensation plans is the following (in thousands): March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Deferred compensation plan and other benefits related to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer $ 86,283 $ 86,145 |
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Commitments and Contingencies | Commitments and Contingencies On March 13, 2014, Plaintiff Leonor Rodriguez, on her own behalf and on behalf of a putative class of allegedly similarly situated individuals, filed a complaint against the Company in the Superior Court of California, San Diego County. The complaint alleges that a putative class of current and former employees of the Company working in California since March 13, 2011 were denied compensation for the time they spent interviewing with clients of the Company as well as performing activities related to the interview process. Rodriguez seeks recovery on her own behalf and on behalf of the putative class in an unspecified amount for this allegedly unpaid compensation. Rodriguez also seeks recovery of an unspecified amount for the alleged failure of the Company to provide her and the putative class with accurate wage statements. Rodriguez also seeks an unspecified amount of other damages, attorneys’ fees, and statutory penalties, including but not limited to statutory penalties on behalf of herself and other allegedly “aggrieved employees” as defined by California’s Labor Code Private Attorney General Act (“PAGA”). On October 10, 2014, the Court granted a motion by the Company to compel all of Rodriguez’s claims, except the PAGA claim, to individual arbitration. At this stage of the litigation, it is not feasible to predict the outcome of or a range of loss, should a loss occur, from this proceeding and, accordingly, no amounts have been provided in the Company’s Financial Statements. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses to the allegations and the Company intends to continue to vigorously defend against the litigation. On March 23, 2015, Plaintiff Jessica Gentry, on her own behalf and on behalf of a putative class of allegedly similarly situated individuals, filed a complaint against the Company in the Superior Court of California, San Francisco County, which was subsequently amended on October 23, 2015. The complaint, which was filed by the same plaintiffs’ law firm that brought the Rodriguez matter described above, alleges claims similar to those alleged in Rodriguez . Specifically, the complaint alleges that a putative class of current and former employees of the Company working in California since March 13, 2010 were denied compensation for the time they spent interviewing “for temporary and permanent employment opportunities” as well as performing activities related to the interview process. Gentry seeks recovery on her own behalf and on behalf of the putative class in an unspecified amount for this allegedly unpaid compensation. Gentry also seeks recovery of an unspecified amount for the alleged failure of the Company to provide her and the putative class with accurate wage statements. Gentry also seeks an unspecified amount of other damages, attorneys’ fees, and statutory penalties, including penalties for allegedly not paying all wages due upon separation to former employees and statutory penalties on behalf of herself and other allegedly “aggrieved employees” as defined by PAGA. On January 4, 2016, the Court denied a motion by the Company to compel all of Gentry’s claims, except the PAGA claim, to individual arbitration. At this stage of the litigation, it is not feasible to predict the outcome of or a range of loss, should a loss occur, from this proceeding and, accordingly, no amounts have been provided in the Company’s Financial Statements. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses to the allegations and the Company intends to continue to vigorously defend against the litigation. The Company is involved in a number of other lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. While management does not expect any of these other matters to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows, litigation is subject to certain inherent uncertainties. Legal costs associated with the resolution of claims, lawsuits and other contingencies are expensed as incurred. |
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Stockholders' Equity | Stockholders' Equity Stock Repurchase Program. As of March 31, 2018 , the Company is authorized to repurchase, from time to time, up to 11.3 million additional shares of the Company’s common stock on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, depending on market conditions. The number and the cost of common stock shares repurchased during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , are reflected in the following table (in thousands): Three Months Ended 2018 2017 Common stock repurchased (in shares) 1,065 1,121 Common stock repurchased $ 60,033 $ 53,586 Additional stock repurchases were made in connection with employee stock plans, whereby Company shares were tendered by employees for the payment of exercise price and applicable statutory withholding taxes. The number and the cost of repurchases related to employee stock plans made during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , are reflected in the following table (in thousands): Three Months Ended 2018 2017 Repurchases related to employee stock plans (in shares) 147 304 Repurchases related to employee stock plans $ 8,456 $ 14,711 The repurchased shares are held in treasury and are presented as if constructively retired. Treasury stock is accounted for using the cost method. Repurchase activity for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , is presented in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity. Repurchases of shares and issuances of cash dividends are applied first to the extent of retained earnings and any remaining amounts are applied to capital surplus. |
Net Income Per Share
Net Income Per Share | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Net Income Per Share | Net Income Per Share The calculation of net income per share for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 is reflected in the following table (in thousands, except per share amounts): Three Months Ended 2018 2017 Net income $ 96,167 $ 78,521 Basic: Weighted average shares 121,934 125,537 Diluted: Weighted average shares 121,934 125,537 Dilutive effect of potential common shares 953 881 Diluted weighted average shares 122,887 126,418 Net income per share: Basic $ .79 $ .63 Diluted $ .78 $ .62 |
Business Segments
Business Segments | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Business Segments | Business Segments The Company, which aggregates its operating segments based on the nature of services, has three reportable segments: temporary and consultant staffing, permanent placement staffing, and risk consulting and internal audit services. The temporary and consultant staffing segment provides specialized staffing in the accounting and finance, administrative and office, information technology, legal, advertising, marketing and web design fields. The permanent placement staffing segment provides full-time personnel in the accounting, finance, administrative and office, and information technology fields. The risk consulting and internal audit services segment provides business and technology risk consulting and internal audit services. The accounting policies of the segments are set forth in Note A—"Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 . The Company evaluates performance based on income from operations before net interest income, intangible asset amortization expense, and income taxes. The following table provides a reconciliation of revenue and operating income by reportable segment to consolidated results for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands): Three Months Ended 2018 2017 Net service revenues Temporary and consultant staffing $ 1,066,288 $ 987,606 Permanent placement staffing 121,400 103,633 Risk consulting and internal audit services 207,645 196,131 $ 1,395,333 $ 1,287,370 Operating income Temporary and consultant staffing $ 96,723 $ 90,371 Permanent placement staffing 22,379 18,302 Risk consulting and internal audit services 15,265 16,906 134,367 125,579 Amortization of intangible assets 463 301 Interest income, net (735 ) (223 ) Income before income taxes $ 134,639 $ 125,501 |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes The provision for income taxes was 28.6% and 37.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. The lower tax rate is primarily due to the reduction of the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% beginning in 2018. The Company recognized the income tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) in its audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118, which provides SEC staff guidance for the application of income tax guidance in the reporting period in which the TCJA was signed into law. The guidance also provides for a measurement period of up to one year from the enactment date for the Company to complete the accounting for the U.S. tax law changes. As such, the Company’s 2017 financial results reflected the provisional amounts and an estimate of the income tax effects of the TCJA. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, new guidance was released and as a result the Company recorded a charge of $3 million related to the transition tax on its total post-1986 foreign earnings and profits. The estimate of the impact of TCJA is based on certain assumptions and the Company's current interpretation, which may change, as the Company receives additional clarification and implementation guidance and as the interpretation of the TCJA evolves over time. No additional income taxes have been provided for any remaining undistributed foreign earnings not subject to the transition tax, or any additional outside basis differences inherent in our foreign entities, as the Company is still in the process of evaluating its foreign cash needs, and how much, if any, of the amount of earnings should be considered indefinitely reinvested. |
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |
Subsequent Events | Subsequent Events On April 6, 2018, Plaintiff Shari Dorff, on her own behalf and on behalf of a putative class of allegedly similarly situated individuals, filed a complaint against the Company in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. In addition to certain claims individual to Plaintiff Dorff, the complaint alleges that salaried recruiters based in California have been misclassified as exempt employees and seeks an unspecified amount for: unpaid wages resulting from such alleged misclassification; alleged failure to provide a reasonable opportunity to take meal periods and rest breaks; alleged failure to pay wages on a timely basis both during employment and upon separation; alleged failure to comply with California requirements regarding wage statements and record-keeping; and alleged improper denial of expense reimbursement. Plaintiff Dorff also seeks an unspecified amount of other damages, attorneys’ fees, and penalties, including but not limited to statutory penalties on behalf of herself and other allegedly “aggrieved employees” as defined by California’s Labor Code Private Attorney General Act (“PAGA”). At this stage of the litigation, it is not feasible to predict the outcome of or a range of loss, should a loss occur, from this proceeding and, accordingly, no amounts have been provided in the Company’s Financial Statements. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses to the allegations and the Company intends to continue to vigorously defend against the litigation. On May 1, 2018, the Company announced the following: Quarterly dividend per share $.28 Declaration date May 1, 2018 Record date May 25, 2018 Payment date June 15, 2018 |
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Nature of Operations | Nature of Operations . Robert Half International Inc. (the “Company”) provides specialized staffing and risk consulting services through such divisions as Accountemps ® , Robert Half ® Finance & Accounting , OfficeTeam ® , Robert Half ® Technology , Robert Half ® Management Resources , Robert Half ® Legal , The Creative Group ® , and Protiviti ® . The Company, through its Accountemps , Robert Half Finance & Accounting , and Robert Half Management Resources divisions, is a specialized provider of temporary, full-time, and senior-level project professionals in the fields of accounting and finance. OfficeTeam specializes in highly skilled temporary administrative support professionals. Robert Half Technology provides project and full-time technology professionals. Robert Half Legal provides temporary, project, and full-time staffing of lawyers, paralegals and legal support personnel. The Creative Group provides interactive, design, marketing, advertising and public relations professionals. Protiviti is a global consulting firm that helps companies solve problems in finance, technology, operations, data, analytics, governance, risk and internal audit, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Revenues are predominantly derived from specialized staffing services. The Company operates in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. The Company is a Delaware corporation. |
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation. The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (“Financial Statements”) of the Company are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The comparative year-end condensed consolidated statement of financial position data presented was derived from audited financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented have been included. These Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2017 , included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of, nor comparable to, the results of operations for a full year. |
Principles of Consolidation | Principles of Consolidation. The Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned. All intercompany balances have been eliminated. |
Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. As of March 31, 2018 , such estimates included allowances for uncollectible accounts receivable, workers’ compensation losses, and income and other taxes. Management estimates are also utilized in the Company’s goodwill impairment assessment and in the valuation of stock grants subject to market conditions. Actual results and outcomes may differ from management's estimates and assumptions. |
Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition. Revenues from contracts with customers are generated in three segments: temporary and consultant staffing, permanent placement staffing, and risk consulting and internal audit services. Revenues are recognized when promised goods or services are delivered to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. See Note C for further discussion of revenue recognition and disaggregation of revenues. |
Advertising Costs | Advertising Costs. The Company expenses all advertising costs as incurred. |
New Accounting Pronouncements | Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements Revenue from Contracts with Customers. In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued authoritative guidance that provides companies with a single model for use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific revenue guidance. The new guidance requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments in Statement of Cash Flows. In August 2016, the FASB issued authoritative guidance designed to address diversity in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows, including: i) contingent consideration payments made after a business combination; ii) proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims; and iii) proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies. The Company adopted the new guidance as of January 1, 2018. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. Stock Compensation. In May 2017, the FASB issued authoritative guidance updating which changes in the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting. Under the amended guidance, entities are required to account for the effects of a modification if the fair value, vesting conditions or classification (as an equity instrument or a liability instrument) of the modified award change from that of the original award immediately before the modification. The Company adopted the new guidance as of January 1, 2018. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's financial statements. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted Lease Accounting. In February 2016, the FASB issued authoritative guidance which changes financial reporting as it relates to leasing transactions. Under the new guidance, lessees will be required to recognize a lease liability, measured on a discounted basis; and a right-of-use asset, for the lease term. The new guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early application is permitted for all entities upon issuance. Lessees and lessors must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. While the impact of the adoption of this guidance will include the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on the Company's statement of financial position, the Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of this guidance on its systems, processes, and controls. Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. In January 2017, the FASB issued authoritative guidance to simplify the goodwill impairment testing process. The new standard eliminates Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. If a company determines in Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test that the carrying value of goodwill is greater than the fair value, an impairment in that amount should be recorded to the income statement, rather than proceeding to Step 2. The new guidance is effective for the Company beginning after December 31, 2019, although early adoption is permitted. The Company believes the adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on its financial statements. |
Commitments and Contingencies | Legal costs associated with the resolution of claims, lawsuits and other contingencies are expensed as incurred. |
Treasury Stock | The repurchased shares are held in treasury and are presented as if constructively retired. Treasury stock is accounted for using the cost method. Repurchase activity for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , is presented in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity. Repurchases of shares and issuances of cash dividends are applied first to the extent of retained earnings and any remaining amounts are applied to capital surplus. |
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Advertising Costs | Advertising costs for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , are reflected in the following table (in thousands): Three Months Ended 2018 2017 Advertising costs $ 13,081 $ 11,471 |
New Accounting Pronouncements (
New Accounting Pronouncements (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Impact of Adoption | In accordance with the new guidance, the Company reclassified certain allowances that are now reflected as liabilities. The impact to the Company's balance sheet is as follows (in thousands): March 31, 2018 As Reported Balances Without Adoption of Revenue Guidance Effect of Change Higher (Lower) Assets Accounts receivable, net $ 784,889 $ 774,281 $ 10,608 Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 146,110 $ 135,502 $ 10,608 |
Revenue Recognition (Tables)
Revenue Recognition (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Revenue Disaggregated by Line of Business | The following table presents the Company's revenues disaggregated by line of business (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 2017 Accountemps $ 471,589 $ 436,539 OfficeTeam 261,152 236,179 Robert Half Technology 160,062 157,439 Robert Half Management Resources 173,485 157,449 Temporary and consulting staffing revenues 1,066,288 987,606 Permanent placement staffing revenues 121,400 103,633 Risk consulting and internal audit revenues 207,645 196,131 Net service revenues $ 1,395,333 $ 1,287,370 |
Schedule of Contract Liability Activity | The following table sets forth the activity in contract liabilities from January 1, 2018 through March 31, 2018 (in thousands): March 31, Balance at beginning of period $ 9,003 Payments in advance of satisfaction of performance obligations 5,689 Revenue recognized (3,842 ) Other, including translation adjustments (1,977 ) Balance at end of period $ 8,873 |
Other Current Assets (Tables)
Other Current Assets (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Other Current Assets | Other current assets consisted of the following (in thousands): March 31, December 31, 2017 Deposits in trusts for employee deferred compensation plans $ 302,964 $ 292,326 Other 88,616 112,385 Other current assets $ 391,580 $ 404,711 |
Property and Equipment, Net (Ta
Property and Equipment, Net (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Components of Property and Equipment | Property and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands): March 31, December 31, 2017 Computer hardware $ 171,447 $ 171,515 Computer software 377,991 376,761 Furniture and equipment 102,919 102,424 Leasehold improvements 150,181 148,764 Other 10,241 9,907 Property and equipment, cost 812,779 809,371 Accumulated depreciation (675,942 ) (664,484 ) Property and equipment, net $ 136,837 $ 144,887 |
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Accrued Payroll and Benefit Costs (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | |
Accrued Payroll Costs and Retirement Obligations | Accrued payroll and benefit costs consisted of the following (in thousands): March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Payroll and benefits $ 239,524 $ 256,804 Employee deferred compensation plans 310,164 312,429 Workers’ compensation 17,543 17,092 Payroll taxes 41,186 26,574 Accrued payroll and benefit costs $ 608,417 $ 612,899 |
Employee Retirement Obligations | Included in employee deferred compensation plans is the following (in thousands): March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Deferred compensation plan and other benefits related to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer $ 86,283 $ 86,145 |
Stockholders' Equity (Tables)
Stockholders' Equity (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Number and Cost of Common Stock Shares Repurchased | The number and the cost of common stock shares repurchased during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , are reflected in the following table (in thousands): Three Months Ended 2018 2017 Common stock repurchased (in shares) 1,065 1,121 Common stock repurchased $ 60,033 $ 53,586 |
Number and Cost of Employee Stock Plan Repurchases | The number and the cost of repurchases related to employee stock plans made during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 , are reflected in the following table (in thousands): Three Months Ended 2018 2017 Repurchases related to employee stock plans (in shares) 147 304 Repurchases related to employee stock plans $ 8,456 $ 14,711 |
Net Income Per Share (Tables)
Net Income Per Share (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Calculation of Net Income Per Share | The calculation of net income per share for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 is reflected in the following table (in thousands, except per share amounts): Three Months Ended 2018 2017 Net income $ 96,167 $ 78,521 Basic: Weighted average shares 121,934 125,537 Diluted: Weighted average shares 121,934 125,537 Dilutive effect of potential common shares 953 881 Diluted weighted average shares 122,887 126,418 Net income per share: Basic $ .79 $ .63 Diluted $ .78 $ .62 |
Business Segments (Tables)
Business Segments (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Reconciliation of Revenue and Operating Income by Reportable Segment to Consolidated Results | The following table provides a reconciliation of revenue and operating income by reportable segment to consolidated results for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands): Three Months Ended 2018 2017 Net service revenues Temporary and consultant staffing $ 1,066,288 $ 987,606 Permanent placement staffing 121,400 103,633 Risk consulting and internal audit services 207,645 196,131 $ 1,395,333 $ 1,287,370 Operating income Temporary and consultant staffing $ 96,723 $ 90,371 Permanent placement staffing 22,379 18,302 Risk consulting and internal audit services 15,265 16,906 134,367 125,579 Amortization of intangible assets 463 301 Interest income, net (735 ) (223 ) Income before income taxes $ 134,639 $ 125,501 |
Subsequent Events (Tables)
Subsequent Events (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |
Subsequent Events | On May 1, 2018, the Company announced the following: Quarterly dividend per share $.28 Declaration date May 1, 2018 Record date May 25, 2018 Payment date June 15, 2018 |
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)segment | Mar. 31, 2017USD ($) | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ||
Number of reportable segments | segment | 3 | |
Advertising costs | $ | $ 13,081 | $ 11,471 |
New Accounting Pronouncements -
New Accounting Pronouncements - Schedule of Impact of Adoption (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||
Accounts receivable, net | $ 784,889 | $ 732,405 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 146,110 | $ 126,937 |
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | ||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||
Accounts receivable, net | 784,889 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 146,110 | |
Balances Without Adoption of Revenue Guidance | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | ||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||
Accounts receivable, net | 774,281 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 135,502 | |
Effect of Change Higher (Lower) | Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 | ||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||
Accounts receivable, net | 10,608 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ 10,608 |
Revenue Recognition - Schedule
Revenue Recognition - Schedule of Revenue Disaggregated by Line of Business (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)segment | Mar. 31, 2017USD ($) | |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Number of reportable segments | segment | 3 | |
Net service revenues | $ 1,395,333 | $ 1,287,370 |
Accountemps | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Net service revenues | 471,589 | 436,539 |
OfficeTeam | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Net service revenues | 261,152 | 236,179 |
Robert Half Technology | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Net service revenues | 160,062 | 157,439 |
Robert Half Management Resources | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Net service revenues | 173,485 | 157,449 |
Temporary and consulting staffing revenues | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Net service revenues | 1,066,288 | 987,606 |
Permanent placement staffing revenues | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Net service revenues | 121,400 | 103,633 |
Risk consulting and internal audit revenues | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Net service revenues | $ 207,645 | $ 196,131 |
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Revenue Recognition - Schedule of Contract Liability Activity (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018USD ($) | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Remaining performance obligation, expected duration (greater than) | 1 year |
Aggregate transaction price allocated to performance obligations | $ 84,100 |
Change in Contract with Customer, Liability [Abstract] | |
Balance at beginning of period | 9,003 |
Payments in advance of satisfaction of performance obligations | 5,689 |
Revenue recognized | (3,842) |
Other, including translation adjustments | (1,977) |
Balance at end of period | $ 8,873 |
Other Current Assets (Detail)
Other Current Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Deposits in trusts for employee deferred compensation plans | $ 302,964 | $ 292,326 |
Other | 88,616 | 112,385 |
Other current assets | $ 391,580 | $ 404,711 |
Property and Equipment, Net - C
Property and Equipment, Net - Components of Property and Equipment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, cost | $ 812,779 | $ 809,371 |
Accumulated depreciation | (675,942) | (664,484) |
Property and equipment, net | 136,837 | 144,887 |
Computer hardware | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, cost | 171,447 | 171,515 |
Computer software | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, cost | 377,991 | 376,761 |
Furniture and equipment | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, cost | 102,919 | 102,424 |
Leasehold improvements | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, cost | 150,181 | 148,764 |
Other | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, cost | $ 10,241 | $ 9,907 |
Accrued Payroll and Benefit C38
Accrued Payroll and Benefit Costs (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | ||
Payroll and benefits | $ 239,524 | $ 256,804 |
Employee deferred compensation plans | 310,164 | 312,429 |
Workers’ compensation | 17,543 | 17,092 |
Payroll taxes | 41,186 | 26,574 |
Accrued payroll and benefit costs | 608,417 | 612,899 |
Chief Executive Officer | ||
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] | ||
Deferred compensation plan and other benefits related to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer | $ 86,283 | $ 86,145 |
Commitments and Contingencies -
Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018USD ($) | |
Leonor Rodriguez | |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |
Allegations loss | $ 0 |
Jessica Gentry | |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |
Loss contingency | $ 0 |
Stockholders' Equity - Addition
Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Detail) shares in Millions | Mar. 31, 2018shares |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Maximum number of shares authorized to be repurchased | 11.3 |
Stockholders' Equity - Number a
Stockholders' Equity - Number and Cost of Common Stock Shares Repurchased (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Equity [Abstract] | ||
Common stock repurchased (in shares) | 1,065 | 1,121 |
Common stock repurchased | $ 60,033 | $ 53,586 |
Stockholders' Equity - Number42
Stockholders' Equity - Number and Cost of Employee Stock Plan Repurchases (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Equity [Abstract] | ||
Repurchases related to employee stock plans (in shares) | 147 | 304 |
Repurchases related to employee stock plans | $ 8,456 | $ 14,711 |
Net Income Per Share - Calculat
Net Income Per Share - Calculation of Net Income Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ||
Net income | $ 96,167 | $ 78,521 |
Basic: | ||
Weighted average shares (in shares) | 121,934 | 125,537 |
Diluted: | ||
Weighted average shares (in shares) | 121,934 | 125,537 |
Dilutive effect of potential common shares (in shares) | 953 | 881 |
Diluted weighted average shares (in shares) | 122,887 | 126,418 |
Net income per share: | ||
Basic (in usd per share) | $ 0.79 | $ 0.63 |
Diluted (in usd per share) | $ 0.78 | $ 0.62 |
Business Segments - Additional
Business Segments - Additional Information (Detail) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2018segment | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Number of reportable segments | 3 |
Business Segments - Reconciliat
Business Segments - Reconciliation of Revenue and Operating Income by Reportable Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Net service revenues | $ 1,395,333 | $ 1,287,370 |
Operating income | 134,367 | 125,579 |
Amortization of intangible assets | 463 | 301 |
Interest income, net | (735) | (223) |
Income before income taxes | 134,639 | 125,501 |
Operating Segments | Temporary and consultant staffing | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Net service revenues | 1,066,288 | 987,606 |
Operating income | 96,723 | 90,371 |
Operating Segments | Permanent placement staffing | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Net service revenues | 121,400 | 103,633 |
Operating income | 22,379 | 18,302 |
Operating Segments | Risk consulting and internal audit services | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Net service revenues | 207,645 | 196,131 |
Operating income | $ 15,265 | $ 16,906 |
Income Taxes (Details)
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Provision for income tax (percent) | 28.60% | 37.40% |
Recorded charge to adjust provisional tax amount | $ 3 |
Subsequent Events - Dividend An
Subsequent Events - Dividend Announced (Details) - $ / shares | May 01, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||
Quarterly dividend per share (in usd per share) | $ 0.28 | $ 0.24 | |
Subsequent Event | |||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||
Quarterly dividend per share (in usd per share) | $ 0.28 | ||
Declaration date | May 1, 2018 | ||
Record date | May 25, 2018 | ||
Payment date | Jun. 15, 2018 |