Segment and Geographic Information-Revenues and Long-lived Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenues before reimbursements $ 1,170,385 $ 1,142,851 $ 1,163,445
International      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenues before reimbursements 506,650 488,284 488,488
Long-lived assets 58,442 21,714 21,288
International | U.K.      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenues before reimbursements 186,375 128,561 119,747
Long-lived assets 51,457 12,116 9,691
International | Canada      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenues before reimbursements 110,180 129,246 122,748
Long-lived assets 238 2,274 3,571
International | Other      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenues before reimbursements 210,095 230,477 245,993
Long-lived assets $ 6,747 $ 7,324 $ 8,026