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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 02, 2016	Jan. 03, 2015
Revenue recognition
Out-of-pocket expenses (as a percentage)	90.00%
Reimbursable expenses	$ 34,482	$ 33,548	$ 36,676
Minimum
Revenue recognition
Period in which engagements are generally completed	3 months
Maximum
Revenue recognition
Period in which engagements are generally completed	6 months

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Represents the information pertaining to out-of-pockets expenses, outside consultant, and other related expenses in the performance of its services.

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Repayment received or receivable for expenses incurred on behalf of a client or customer, other than those reimbursements received by landlords from tenants.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 225
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 605
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