Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Segment Data (Details)

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Segment Data (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenue - net $ 13,551 $ 12,702 $ 28,194 $ 25,482  
Operating (loss) income (772) (460) (516) (385)  
Depreciation and amortization 122 141 243 275  
Accounts receivable - net 6,969 6,484 6,969 6,484 6,761
Intangible assets 2,044 2,499 2,044 2,499 2,204
Goodwill 1,106 1,280 1,106 1,280 1,106
Total assets 11,211 11,160 11,211 11,160 11,199
Direct Hire Placement Services [Member]
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenue - net 2,058 1,638 4,214 3,511  
Gross margin (in hundredths) 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%  
Operating (loss) income (742) (601) (1,015) (803)  
Depreciation and amortization 56 61 112 125  
Accounts receivable - net 1,103 795 1,103 795  
Intangible assets 406 525 406 525  
Goodwill 24 24 24 24  
Total assets 2,499 3,817 2,499 3,817  
Contract Staffing Services [Member]
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Operating (loss) income (30) 141 499 418  
Depreciation and amortization 66 80 131 150  
Intangible assets 1,638 1,974 1,638 1,974  
Goodwill 1,082 1,256 1,082 1,256  
Total assets 8,712 7,206 8,712 7,206  
Contract Staffing Services [Member] | Agricultural services [Member]
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenue - net 2,130 1,787 3,756 4,352  
Gross margin (in hundredths) 3.40% 3.10% 3.60% 4.60%  
Accounts receivable - net 549 525 549 525  
Contract Staffing Services [Member] | Industrial services [Member]
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenue - net 7,056 7,254 15,432 13,538  
Gross margin (in hundredths) 11.40% 13.20% 11.90% 12.90%  
Accounts receivable - net 4,316 4,073 4,316 4,073  
Contract Staffing Services [Member] | Professional services [Member]
          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenue - net 2,307 2,023 4,792 4,081  
Gross margin (in hundredths) 31.90% 30.40% 33.70% 31.10%  
Accounts receivable - net $ 1,001 $ 954 $ 1,001 $ 954