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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
 12 Months Ended 24 Months Ended 36 Months Ended 48 Months Ended 60 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2025
Apr. 30, 2024
Apr. 30, 2023
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2021
Apr. 30, 2021
Apr. 30, 2022
Apr. 30, 2023
Apr. 30, 2024
Apr. 30, 2025
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]                    
Pay vs Performance Disclosure, Table

Pay Versus Performance

 

As required by Section 953(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K, we are providing the following information about the relationship between executive “compensation actually paid” and certain financial performance of the Company. For further information concerning the Company’s pay for performance philosophy and how the Company aligns executive compensation with the Company’s performance, refer to the “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” section of this Proxy Statement.

 

                                 
                    Value of Initial Fixed $100
Investment Based On:		        
Year
(a)		      Summary
Compensation
Table Total for
PEO(1)
(b)		      Compensation
Actually Paid
to PEO(2)
(c)		      Average
Summary
Compensation
Table Total
for Non-PEO
NEOs(1)
(d)		      Average
Compensation
Actually Paid
to Non-PEO
NEOs(2)
(e)		      Total
Shareholder
Return(3)
(f)		      Peer Group
Total
Shareholder
Return(4)
(g)		      Net Income
(in thousands)(5)
(h)		      Adjusted Fee
Revenue
(in millions)(6)
(i)
2025   $ 14,671,340   $ 16,674,367   $4,098,942   $4,321,252   $230   $147   $251,076   $2,694
2024   12,097,658   21,040,675   3,575,515   4,015,867   221   152   172,561   2,788
2023   11,517,445   4,752,895   3,283,352   1,500,999   172   134   213,054   2,876
2022   9,547,534   6,792,260   3,677,007   2,726,928   217   139   330,845   2,596
2021   11,347,527   30,500,006   5,492,093   11,884,612   238   141   115,562   1,810
                  
Company Selected Measure Name Adjusted Fee Revenue                  
Named Executive Officers, Footnote
(1) The dollar amounts reported in column (b) are the amounts reported for Gary Burnison (the Company’s Chief Executive Officer) for each of the corresponding years in the “Total” column in our Summary Compensation Table. The dollar amounts reported in column (d) represent the average of the amounts reported for the Company’s named executive officers (NEOs) as a group (excluding Mr. Burnison) in the “Total” column of the Summary Compensation Table in each applicable year. The names of each of the NEOs included for these purposes in each applicable year are as follows: (i) for fiscal year 2025, Messrs. Rozek, Distefano, and Arian and Mmes. MacDonald and Uren; (ii) for fiscal year 2024, Messrs. Rozek, Arian, Distefano, and Mulrooney and Ms. MacDonald; (iii) for fiscal year 2023, Messrs. Rozek, Mulrooney, Arian, and Distefano; and (iv) for fiscal years 2022 and 2021, Messrs. Rozek, Mulrooney, and Arian.
                  
Peer Group Issuers, Footnote [Text Block]
(4) The peer group used for this purpose is the following Company-established peer group, as used in the Form 10-K for purposes of Item 201(e)(1)(ii) of Regulation S-K: ASGN Inc. (ASGN), Costar Group Inc. (CSGP), Cushman & Wakefield Plc. (CWK), FTI Consulting Inc. (FCN), Heidrick & Struggles International Inc. (HSII), Huron Consulting Group Inc. (HURN), ICF International Inc. (ICFI), Insperity Inc. (NSP), Jones Lang Lasalle Inc. (JLL), ManpowerGroup Inc. (MAN), PageGroup Plc. (MPGPF), Robert Half International Inc. (RHI), Trinet Group Inc. (TNET), and Verisk Analytics Inc. (VRSK). As described in the CD&A, the Company added CSGP, TNET, and VRSK as compared to the Company-established peer group disclosed in last year’s proxy statement (the “Prior Peer Group”). Utilizing the Prior Peer Group, TSR for each year presented in the table is as follows: $164, $174, $144, $160, and $133, for each of fiscal years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, respectively.
                  
PEO Total Compensation Amount $ 14,671,340 $ 12,097,658 $ 11,517,445 $ 9,547,534   $ 11,347,527        
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount $ 16,674,367 21,040,675 4,752,895 6,792,260   30,500,006        
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote
(2) The dollar amounts reported in column (c) represent the amount of “compensation actually paid” to Mr. Burnison, and the dollar amounts reported in column (e) represent the average amount of “compensation actually paid” to our other NEOs as a group, each as computed in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K and do not reflect the total compensation actually realized or received by Mr. Burnison or the other NEOs on average, as applicable. In accordance with these rules, these amounts reflect “Total Compensation” as set forth in the Summary Compensation Table for each year, adjusted as required by applicable SEC rules and as shown below with respect to fiscal year 2025. Equity values are calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, and the valuation assumptions used to calculate fair values did not materially differ from those disclosed at the time of grant. The equity values included in “compensation actually paid” do not correspond to the actual values that may be recognized by the named executive officers.
     2025
  Compensation Actually Paid   PEO         Other NEOs* 
  Summary Compensation Table Total    $14,671,340   $4,098,942 
  Less, value of “Stock Awards” and “Option Awards” reported in Summary Compensation Table   (10,616,012)   (2,410,316)
  Less, Change in Pension Value reported in Summary Compensation Table   —    — 
  Plus, year-end fair value of outstanding and unvested equity awards granted in the year   10,368,037    1,778,582 
  Plus, fair value as of vesting date of equity awards granted and vested in the year   —    516,971 
  Plus (less), year over year change in fair value of outstanding and unvested equity awards granted in prior years   1,437,863    187,057 
  Plus (less), change in fair value from last day of prior fiscal year to vesting date for equity awards granted in prior years that vested in the year   625,964    105,899 
  Less, prior year-end fair value for any equity awards forfeited in the year   —    — 
  Plus, dividends or other earnings paid on awards in the covered fiscal year prior to vesting if not otherwise included in the SCT Total for the covered fiscal year   187,175    44,117 
  Plus, pension service cost for services rendered during the year   —    — 
  Compensation Actually Paid  $16,674,367   $4,321,252 
                  
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount $ 4,098,942 3,575,515 3,283,352 3,677,007   5,492,093        
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount $ 4,321,252 4,015,867 1,500,999 2,726,928   11,884,612        
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote
(2) The dollar amounts reported in column (c) represent the amount of “compensation actually paid” to Mr. Burnison, and the dollar amounts reported in column (e) represent the average amount of “compensation actually paid” to our other NEOs as a group, each as computed in accordance with Item 402(v) of Regulation S-K and do not reflect the total compensation actually realized or received by Mr. Burnison or the other NEOs on average, as applicable. In accordance with these rules, these amounts reflect “Total Compensation” as set forth in the Summary Compensation Table for each year, adjusted as required by applicable SEC rules and as shown below with respect to fiscal year 2025. Equity values are calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, and the valuation assumptions used to calculate fair values did not materially differ from those disclosed at the time of grant. The equity values included in “compensation actually paid” do not correspond to the actual values that may be recognized by the named executive officers.
     2025
  Compensation Actually Paid   PEO         Other NEOs* 
  Summary Compensation Table Total    $14,671,340   $4,098,942 
  Less, value of “Stock Awards” and “Option Awards” reported in Summary Compensation Table   (10,616,012)   (2,410,316)
  Less, Change in Pension Value reported in Summary Compensation Table   —    — 
  Plus, year-end fair value of outstanding and unvested equity awards granted in the year   10,368,037    1,778,582 
  Plus, fair value as of vesting date of equity awards granted and vested in the year   —    516,971 
  Plus (less), year over year change in fair value of outstanding and unvested equity awards granted in prior years   1,437,863    187,057 
  Plus (less), change in fair value from last day of prior fiscal year to vesting date for equity awards granted in prior years that vested in the year   625,964    105,899 
  Less, prior year-end fair value for any equity awards forfeited in the year   —    — 
  Plus, dividends or other earnings paid on awards in the covered fiscal year prior to vesting if not otherwise included in the SCT Total for the covered fiscal year   187,175    44,117 
  Plus, pension service cost for services rendered during the year   —    — 
  Compensation Actually Paid  $16,674,367   $4,321,252 

 

  * Amounts presented are averages for the entire group of Other NEOs.
                  
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income [Text Block]

Compensation Actually Paid and Net Income

 

I CAP vs. Net Income

 

                  
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure [Text Block]

Compensation Actually Paid and Adjusted Fee Revenue

 

I CAP vs. Adjusted Fee Revenue

 

                  
Total Shareholder Return Vs Peer Group [Text Block]

Compensation Actually Paid, Cumulative TSR, and Peer Group TSR

 

I CAP vs Company TSR and Peer Group TSR

 

                  
Tabular List [Table Text Block]

Financial Performance Measures

 

As described in greater detail in the “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” section of this Proxy Statement, the Company’s executive compensation program reflects a variable pay-for-performance philosophy. The metrics that the Company uses for both our long-term and short-term incentive awards are selected based on an objective of incentivizing our NEOs to increase the value of our enterprise for our stockholders. The most important financial performance measures used by the Company to link executive compensation actually paid to the Company’s NEOs, for the most recently completed fiscal year, to the Company’s performance are as follows:

 

1. Adjusted Fee Revenue;

2. Adjusted EBITDA Margin;

3. Adjusted Diluted EPS; and

4. Adjusted ROIC.

                  
Total Shareholder Return Amount         $ 238   $ 217 $ 172 $ 221 $ 230
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount         $ 141   $ 139 $ 134 $ 152 $ 147
[us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss] $ 251,076,000 $ 172,561,000 $ 213,054,000 $ 330,845,000   $ 115,562,000        
Company Selected Measure Amount 2,694,000,000 2,788,000,000 2,876,000,000 2,596,000,000   1,810,000,000        
PEO Name Gary Burnison Gary Burnison Gary Burnison Gary Burnison   Gary Burnison        
Measure [Axis]: 1                    
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]                    
Name Adjusted Fee Revenue                  
Non-GAAP Measure Description [Text Block]
(6) Adjusted Fee Revenue is defined as Fee Revenue of the Company, as reported in the Form 10-K for the applicable fiscal year, adjusted as necessary to eliminate the effect of currency fluctuations, including by translating the applicable fiscal year’s actual results at a currency rate comparable to the rate used in the Company’s AOP for such fiscal year.
                  
Measure [Axis]: 2                    
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]                    
Name Adjusted EBITDA Margin                  
Measure [Axis]: 3                    
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]                    
Name Adjusted Diluted EPS                  
Measure [Axis]: 4                    
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]                    
Name Adjusted ROIC                  
Less Value Of Stock Awards And Option Awards Reported In Summary Compensation Table [Member] | PEO [Member]                    
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]                    
Adjustment to Compensation Amount $ (10,616,012)                  
Less Value Of Stock Awards And Option Awards Reported In Summary Compensation Table [Member] | Non-PEO NEO [Member]                    
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]                    
Adjustment to Compensation Amount (2,410,316)                  
Less Change In Pension Value Reported In Summary Compensation Table [Member] | PEO [Member]                    
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]                    
Adjustment to Compensation Amount 0                  
Less Change In Pension Value Reported In Summary Compensation Table [Member] | Non-PEO NEO [Member]                    
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]                    
Adjustment to Compensation Amount 0                  
Plus Year End Fair Value Of Outstanding And Unvested Equity Awards Granted In The Year [Member] | PEO [Member]                    
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]                    
Adjustment to Compensation Amount 10,368,037                  
Plus Year End Fair Value Of Outstanding And Unvested Equity Awards Granted In The Year [Member] | Non-PEO NEO [Member]                    
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]                    
Adjustment to Compensation Amount 1,778,582                  
Plus Fair Value As Of Vesting Date Of Equity Awards Granted And Vested In The Year [Member] | PEO [Member]                    
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]                    
Adjustment to Compensation Amount 0                  
Plus Fair Value As Of Vesting Date Of Equity Awards Granted And Vested In The Year [Member] | Non-PEO NEO [Member]                    
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]                    
Adjustment to Compensation Amount 516,971                  
Plus Less Year Over Year Change In Fair Value Of Outstanding And Unvested Equity Awards Granted In Prior Years [Member] | PEO [Member]                    
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]                    
Adjustment to Compensation Amount 1,437,863                  
Plus Less Year Over Year Change In Fair Value Of Outstanding And Unvested Equity Awards Granted In Prior Years [Member] | Non-PEO NEO [Member]                    
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]                    
Adjustment to Compensation Amount 187,057                  
Plus Less Change In Fair Value From Last Day Of Prior Fiscal Year To Vesting Date For Equity Awards Granted In Prior Years That Vested In The Year [Member] | PEO [Member]                    
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]                    
Adjustment to Compensation Amount 625,964                  
Plus Less Change In Fair Value From Last Day Of Prior Fiscal Year To Vesting Date For Equity Awards Granted In Prior Years That Vested In The Year [Member] | Non-PEO NEO [Member]                    
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]                    
Adjustment to Compensation Amount 105,899                  
Less Prior Year End Fair Value For Any Equity Awards Forfeited In The Year [Member] | PEO [Member]                    
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]                    
Adjustment to Compensation Amount 0                  
Less Prior Year End Fair Value For Any Equity Awards Forfeited In The Year [Member] | Non-PEO NEO [Member]                    
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]                    
Adjustment to Compensation Amount 0                  
Plus Dividends Or Other Earnings Paid On Awards In The Covered Fiscal Year Prior To Vesting If Not Otherwise Included In The S C T Total For The Covered Fiscal Year [Member] | PEO [Member]                    
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]                    
Adjustment to Compensation Amount 187,175                  
Plus Dividends Or Other Earnings Paid On Awards In The Covered Fiscal Year Prior To Vesting If Not Otherwise Included In The S C T Total For The Covered Fiscal Year [Member] | Non-PEO NEO [Member]                    
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]                    
Adjustment to Compensation Amount 44,117                  
Plus Pension Service Cost For Services Rendered During The Year [Member] | PEO [Member]                    
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]                    
Adjustment to Compensation Amount 0                  
Plus Pension Service Cost For Services Rendered During The Year [Member] | Non-PEO NEO [Member]                    
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table]                    
Adjustment to Compensation Amount $ 0