Restructuring

In the first quarter of 2017, the Company took restructuring actions in Global Talent Solutions and Americas Staffing to optimize service delivery models and deliver cost savings in 2017.

Restructuring costs incurred in 2017 totaled $2.4 million. Global Talent Solutions incurred $2.0 million and Americas Staffing incurred $0.4 million. All costs, which are primarily severance costs, were recorded entirely in SG&A expenses in the consolidated statement of earnings. Restructuring costs incurred in 2016 totaled $3.4 million and were recorded entirely in SG&A expenses in the consolidated statement of earnings. No restructuring costs were incurred in 2015.

A summary of our global restructuring balance sheet accrual, primarily included in accrued payroll and related taxes, is detailed below (in millions of dollars).



Balance as of year-end 2015	$	0.5
Additions charged to Americas Staffing	1.8
Additions charged to International Staffing	1.2
Additions charged to Global Talent Solutions	0.4
Reductions for cash payments related to all restructuring activities	(3.4		)
Balance as of year-end 2016	0.5
Additions charged to charged to Global Talent Solutions	2.0
Additions charged to Americas Staffing	0.4
Reductions for cash payments related to all restructuring activities	(2.7		)
Balance as of year-end 2017	$	0.2

The remaining balance of $0.2 million as of year-end 2017 primarily represents severance costs and the majority is expected to be paid during the first quarter of 2018. No material adjustments are expected to be recorded.