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Investment in Equity Affiliate	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 03, 2016
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Investment in Equity Affiliate	Investment in Equity Affiliate We have a 49% ownership interest in TS Kelly Workforce Solutions (“TS Kelly”). The operating results of our interest in TS Kelly are accounted for on a one-quarter lag under the equity method and are recorded in other expense, net in the consolidated statement of earnings (see Other Expense, Net footnote). The total investment in TS Kelly was $9.4 million as of year-end 2015 and $9.6 million as of year-end 2014. In 2015, we made cash contributions to TS Kelly totaling $0.5 million. In 2014, we made net cash contributions and loans to TS Kelly totaling $5.7 million, which includes $4.8 million for the acquisition of a China-based staffing company. In 2013, we made a loan to TS Kelly of $1.4 million, which was subsequently capitalized in 2014. The amount due to or due from TS Kelly was immaterial as of year-end 2015 and 2014.

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The entire disclosure for equity method investments and joint ventures. Equity method investments are investments that give the investor the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of an investee. Joint ventures are entities owned and operated by a small group of businesses as a separate and specific business or project for the mutual benefit of the members of the group.

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-Publisher FASB
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