Note 7 - Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013
Judgement Against Jefferson Parish School Board and Kelly Services [Member] | Parent Company [Member]
Note 7 - Contingencies (Details) [Line Items]
Litigation Settlement, Amount	$ (0.25)
Judgement Against Jefferson Parish School Board and Kelly Services [Member] | Primary Insurer [Member]
Note 7 - Contingencies (Details) [Line Items]
Litigation Settlement, Amount	(0.75)
Judgement Against Jefferson Parish School Board and Kelly Services [Member]
Note 7 - Contingencies (Details) [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value		4.4
Litigation Settlement, Amount	(1.00)
Kelly Services Share [Member]
Note 7 - Contingencies (Details) [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value		$ 2.7