Summary of Changes in Goodwill (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition activity		$ 25,061
Write-off in connection with deconsolidation of subsidiaries		(4,057)
Impairment	(325,800)	(325,800)		(262,650)
Translation and other adjustments, net		(50,101)
Goodwill	1,129,071	1,129,071	1,158,168
Accumulated impairment losses	(588,450)	(588,450)	(262,650)
Net goodwill	540,621	540,621	895,518
Careers North America
Goodwill [Line Items]
Acquisition activity		25,061
Impairment	(263,000)	(263,000)
Goodwill	623,175	623,175	598,114
Accumulated impairment losses	(263,000)	(263,000)
Net goodwill	360,175	360,175	598,114
Careers - International
Goodwill [Line Items]
Write-off in connection with deconsolidation of subsidiaries		(4,057)
Translation and other adjustments, net		(50,101)
Goodwill	354,306	354,306	408,464
Accumulated impairment losses	(262,650)	(262,650)	(262,650)
Net goodwill	91,656	91,656	145,814
Internet Advertising & Fees
Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment	(62,800)	(62,800)
Goodwill	151,590	151,590	151,590
Accumulated impairment losses	(62,800)	(62,800)
Net goodwill	$ 88,790	$ 88,790	$ 151,590