Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2019	$ 210,364
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(861)
Balance as of March 31, 2020	209,503
Temporary and consulting staffing
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2019	134,210
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(364)
Balance as of March 31, 2020	133,846
Permanent placement staffing
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2019	26,097
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(99)
Balance as of March 31, 2020	25,998
Risk consulting and internal audit services
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2019	50,057
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(398)
Balance as of March 31, 2020	$ 49,659

Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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