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Restructuring and Impairment (Changes in Restructuring Accruals) (Details) - Realignment of Office Furniture Facilities and Exit of Business Line [Member] $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2015 USD ($)
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of January 3, 2015	$ 1,213
Restructuring charges	(12)
Cash payments	(939)
Balance as of October 3, 2015	262
Severance [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of January 3, 2015	1,213
Restructuring charges	(655)
Cash payments	(311)
Balance as of October 3, 2015	247
Facility Exit Costs & Other [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of January 3, 2015	0
Restructuring charges	643
Cash payments	(628)
Balance as of October 3, 2015	$ 15

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Amount of cash payments made as the result of exit or disposal activities. Excludes payments associated with a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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