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Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 209,958 | $ 210,885
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 406 | (927)
Ending balance | 210,364 | 209,958
Temporary and consultant staffing |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 134,067 | 134,488
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 143 | (421)
Ending balance | 134,210 | 134,067
Permanent placement staffing |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 26,058 | 26,159
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 39 | (101)
Ending balance | 26,097 | 26,058
Risk consulting and internal audit services |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | 49,833 | 50,238
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 224 | (405)
Ending balance | $ 50,057 | $ 49,833

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