11. Restructuring

Throughout 2017 and in 2018, the Company initiated a work-force reduction as part of a corporate restructuring, with reductions occurring across all levels and departments within the Company, primarily to reduce costs subsequent to an acquisition or divestiture. As part of these efforts, the Company continues to identify workforce optimization opportunities to better align the Company’s resources with its key strategic priorities.

A summary of the Company’s restructuring accrual at June 30, 2019 and changes during the six months ended June 30, 2019, are presented below:



	Balance at December 31, 2018		Charges		Payments			Other Adjustments¹		Balance at June 30, 2019
Employment termination costs	$	1,276	$	777	$	(1,754	)	$	148	$	447

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⁽¹⁾	Includes non-cash adjustments and reclassifications.