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Goodwill (Details) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance as of December 31, 2018 | $ 209,958,000
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 291,000
Balance as of June 30, 2019 | 210,249,000
Goodwill impairment | 0
Temporary and consulting staffing |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance as of December 31, 2018 | 134,067,000
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 77,000
Balance as of June 30, 2019 | 134,144,000
Permanent placement staffing |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance as of December 31, 2018 | 26,058,000
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 20,000
Balance as of June 30, 2019 | 26,078,000
Risk consulting and internal audit services |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance as of December 31, 2018 | 49,833,000
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 194,000
Balance as of June 30, 2019 | $ 50,027,000

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