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Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 210,885 | $ 209,793
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (927) | 1,092
Ending balance | 209,958 | 210,885
Temporary and consultant staffing |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 134,488 | 133,875
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (421) | 613
Ending balance | 134,067 | 134,488
Permanent placement staffing |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 26,159 | 26,015
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (101) | 144
Ending balance | 26,058 | 26,159
Risk consulting and internal audit services |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 50,238 | 49,903
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (405) | 335
Ending balance | $ 49,833 | $ 50,238

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