| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 146 - Disclosure - Activity in Goodwill (Detail) (http://www.rhi.com/taxonomy/role/DisclosureActivityInGoodwill) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000315213 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31 | 2012-01-01 - 2012-12-31 | |
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Beginning balance | 201,339,000 | 189,423,000 |
Acquisitions | ||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | ( | |
Ending balance | 200,833,000 | 201,339,000 |