Selling and administrative expenses
Reclassifications and other
Translation adjustments
Antidilutive securities excluded from the calculation of net earnings (loss) per share - diluted (in shares)
Calculations of Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Basic and Diluted
Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Selling and administrative expenses, excluding goodwill impairment charge
Goodwill impairment charges
Pension settlement related to a U.S. plan, net of income taxes of $3.9 for 2020
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree health care plan, net of income taxes of $2.3, $(0.1), $2.6 and $7.6, respectively
Translation adjustments on derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $(4.2), $(5.3), $10.2 and $0.1, respectively
Net earnings (loss) per share - diluted
Net earnings (loss) per share - basic
Net earnings (loss)
Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 125,000,000 shares, issued 117,750,836 and 117,555,991 shares, respectively
Treasury stock at cost, 63,518,754 and 61,990,021 shares, respectively
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $432.3 and $425.4, respectively
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $125.4 and $128.1, respectively
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
Operating profit (loss)
Retiree health care plan, net of income taxes of $1.7 and $1.8, respectively
Defined benefit pension plans, net of income tax benefit of $(35.5) and $(38.2), respectively
Translation loss on derivative instruments, net of income tax benefit of $(24.7) and (34.9), respectively
Dividend record date
Dividends Payable, Date of Record
Dividend payable date
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid
Dividend declared date
Dividends Payable, Date Declared
Dividend declared per share
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Prior service credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Dividends paid
Payments to noncontrolling interests
Proceeds from share-based awards
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment
Non-cash goodwill and other impairment charges
Goodwill And Other Impairment Charges
Goodwill and other impairment charges.
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)
Total shares granted, options and non-options (in shares)
Schedule of Segment Data
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Segment Data
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Dividends
Dividends, Common Stock
Dividends, Common Stock, Total
Goodwill impairment charges
Selling And Administrative Expenses Excluding Goodwill Impairment Charges
Selling And Administrative Expenses Excluding Goodwill Impairment Charges
Payments to noncontrolling interests
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Dividends paid
Payments of Dividends, Total
Payments of Dividends
Balance, June 30, 2021
Balance, June 30, 2021
Non-cash impairment charge loss
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic, Total
Treasury Stock, Value, Ending Balance
Treasury Stock, Value, Beginning Balance
Treasury Stock, Value, Total
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Ending Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Total
Interest Expense, Total
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill), Total
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Ending Balance
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Beginning Balance
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Total
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements, Total
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities, Total
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets, Total
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total
Income Taxes Paid, Net, Total
Goodwill, Total
General and Administrative Expense, Total
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax, Total
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Ending Balance
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Beginning Balance
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross, Total
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent, Total
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Total
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Total
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net, Total
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net, Total
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability, Total
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset, Total
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Total
Cost of Goods and Services Sold, Total
Contract with Customer, Liability, Total
Common Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance
Common Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance
Common Stock, Value, Issued, Total
Common Stock, Shares, Issued, Total
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Total
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Ending Balance
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Beginning Balance
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total
Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease), Total
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition, Total
Treasury Stock, Shares, Ending Balance
Treasury Stock, Shares, Beginning Balance
Treasury Stock, Shares, Total
Derivatives used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax, Period Increase (Decrease), Total
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture, Total
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense, Total
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax, Total
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Beginning Balance
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Total
Restructuring Reserve, Total
Restructuring Charges, Total
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Total
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Ending Balance
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Beginning Balance
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Ending Balance
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Beginning Balance
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt, Total
Proceeds, Issuance of Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Including Option Exercised, Total
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt, Total
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued, Total
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] [Default]
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets, Total
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired, Total
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent, Total
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivative, Excluded Component, Increase (Decrease), after Adjustments and Tax, Parent, Total
Nonoperating Income (Expense), Total
Adjustment for Long-term Intercompany Transactions, Net of Tax, Total
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock, Ending Balance
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock, Beginning Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Total
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Ending Balance
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Beginning Balance
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total
Accrued Liabilities, Current, Total
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current, Total
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization (Excluding Goodwill), Total.
Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization Excluding Goodwill Total
Accumulated Amortization
Operating unit profit (loss) is equal to segment revenues less cost of services and branch and national headquarters operating costs. This profit measure does not include goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges or amortization of intangibles related to acquisitions, interest and other income and expense amounts or income taxes.
Operating Unit Profit Loss
Operating unit profit
Sum of interest income and expense, foreign exchange gains and losses and other miscellaneous non-operating income and expenses.
Interest And Other Non Operating Expenses
Interest and other expenses, net
Interest and other expenses, net
Net earnings, net of tax, attributable to noncontrolling interests
Interest and other expenses, net
Cover [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security12b Title
Title of 12(b) Security
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders Equity Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Balance, end of period
Balance, beginning of period
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total shareholders’ equity
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue From Contract With Customer Excluding Assessed Tax
Revenues from services
Revenue
Cost Of Goods And Services Sold
Cost of services
Gross Profit
Gross profit
Selling General And Administrative Expense
Selling and administrative expenses
Operating Income Loss
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Extraordinary Items Noncontrolling Interest
Income Tax Expense Benefit
Provision for income taxes
Profit Loss
Earnings Per Share Basic
Earnings Per Share Diluted
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic
Weighted average shares - basic (in shares)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic
Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding
Weighted average shares - diluted (in shares)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax.
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Translation Adjustment For Net Investment Hedge Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease
Adjustment For Long Term Intercompany Transactions Net Of Tax
Translation adjustments of long-term intercompany loans
Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Net Unamortized Gain Loss Arising During Period Net Of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Finalization Of Pension And Non Pension Postretirement Plan Valuation Net Of Tax
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture, Total
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Beginning Balance
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Total
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits, Total
Debt, Current, Total
Pension liability
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax
Total other comprehensive loss
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss)
Statement Of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Derivatives Used In Net Investment Hedge Tax Expense Benefit
Income tax expense on translation adjustments on derivative instruments
Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Net Unamortized Gain Loss Arising During Period Tax
Income tax expense on defined benefit pension plans and retiree health care plan
Other Comprehensive Income Finalization Of Pension And Non Pension Postretirement Plan Valuation Tax
Income tax expense on pension plan settlement
Other share based award transactions net.
Other Share Based Award Transactions Net
Other share-based award transactions
Non-cash operating activity.
Non Cash Operating Activity [Abstract]
Non-cash operating activity:
Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract]
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation Depletion And Amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Operating Lease Impairment Loss
Non-cash operating lease right-of-use assets impairment
Deferred Income Taxes And Tax Credits
Deferred income taxes
Provision For Doubtful Accounts
Provision for doubtful accounts
Share Based Compensation
Share-based compensation
Share-based compensation
Increase Decrease In Operating Capital [Abstract]
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding the impact of acquisitions:
Increase Decrease In Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable
Increase Decrease In Other Operating Assets
Other assets
Increase Decrease In Other Operating Liabilities
Other liabilities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities
Cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities [Abstract]
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Payments To Acquire Productive Assets
Capital expenditures
Payments To Acquire Businesses Net Of Cash Acquired
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
Proceeds From Sales Of Business Affiliate And Productive Assets
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities [Abstract]
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds From Repayments Of Short Term Debt
Net change in short-term borrowings
Proceeds From Issuance Of Long Term Debt
Proceeds from long-term debt
Repayments Of Long Term Debt
Repayments of long-term debt
Payment For Contingent Consideration Liability Financing Activities
Payments of contingent consideration for acquisitions
Proceeds From Issuance Of Shares Under Incentive And Share Based Compensation Plans Including Stock Options
Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock
Repurchases of common stock
Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities
Measurement Input Type
Cash used in financing activities
Effect Of Exchange Rate On Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease Including Exchange Rate Effect
Change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Interest Paid Net
Interest Paid
Income Taxes Paid Net
Issuances under equity plans
Stock Issued During Period Shares Share Based Compensation
Issuances under equity plans (in shares)
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Sharebased Compensation Requisite Service Period Recognition Value
Share-based compensation expense
Treasury Stock Value Acquired Cost Method
Repurchases of common stock
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies
Accounting Changes And Error Corrections [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements And Changes In Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Recent Accounting Standards
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Share Based Payments [Text Block]
Non stock option awards.
Non Stock Option Awards [Member]
Effect of other share-based awards
Earnings Per Share Diluted [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding [Abstract]
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in millions)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Share Based Payment Arrangements
Effect of dilutive securities
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share By Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities
Antidilutive Securities Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Share-Based Awards
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount
Segment information pertaining to Northern Europe.
Northern Europe [Member]
Northern Europe
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments
Subsegments [Domain]
Subsegments
United Kingdom subsegment.
United Kingdom Subsegment [Member]
United Kingdom
Netherlands subsegment.
Netherlands Subsegment [Member]
Netherlands
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Measurement Input Type
Measurement Input Discount Rate [Member]
Discount Rates
Measurement Input Long Term Revenue Growth Rate [Member]
Terminal Value Revenue Growth Rate
Measurement input operating unit profit.
Measurement Input Operating Unit Profit [Member]
Terminal Value OUP Margin
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Reporting Unit
Reporting Unit [Domain]
Reporting Unit
Other Reporting Units [Member]
Other Reporting Units [Member]
Other Reporting Units
Goodwill Impairment Loss
Alternative Investment Measurement Input
Discount rate for goodwill impairment test (as a percent)
New Accounting Pronouncements And Changes In Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Other assets
Accounts payable and accrued temp payroll.
Accounts Payable And Accrued Temp Payroll
Accounts payable
Accrued salaries current and accrued vacation current.
Accrued Salaries Current And Accrued Vacation Current
Employee compensation payable
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts Receivable Net Current
Prepaid Expense And Other Assets Current
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Assets Current
Total current assets
Other Assets Noncurrent [Abstract]
Other Assets:
Goodwill
Balance, December 31, 2020
Goodwill
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill
Net
Operating Lease Right Of Use Asset
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Operating lease ROU assets
Other Assets Noncurrent
Total other assets
Property Plant And Equipment Net [Abstract]
Property and Equipment:
Property Plant And Equipment Gross
Land, buildings, leasehold improvements and equipment
Accumulated Depreciation Depletion And Amortization Property Plant And Equipment
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
Property Plant And Equipment Net
Net property and equipment
Assets
Total assets
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization
Accumulated Amortization
Accumulated amortization on intangible assets
Stockholders Equity Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock Shares Issued
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)
Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock Shares Authorized
Common stock, authorized (in shares)
Common Stock Shares Issued
Common stock, issued (in shares)
Treasury Stock Shares
Treasury stock at cost (in shares)
Liabilities Current [Abstract]
Current Liabilities:
Accrued Liabilities Current
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Payroll Taxes Current
Accrued payroll taxes and insurance
Sales And Excise Tax Payable Current
Income taxes paid, net
Right Of Use Asset Obtained In Exchange For Operating Lease Liability
Non-cash operating activity: Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities
Operating ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations
Noncontrolling Interest Transactions
Noncontrolling Interest Transactions
Noncontrolling interest transactions
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement Equity Components [Axis]
Non-Controlling Interests
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock
Additional Paid In Capital [Member]
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Non-Controlling Interests
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase Decrease In Stockholders Equity Roll Forward
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Shares Issued
Balance, end of period (in shares)
Balance, beginning of period (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period Value Share Based Compensation
Value added taxes payable
Debt Current
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt
Liabilities Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities Noncurrent [Abstract]
Other Liabilities:
Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations
Long-term debt
Operating Lease Liability Noncurrent
Long-term operating lease liability
Operating lease liabilities - long-term
Other Liabilities Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Liabilities Noncurrent
Total other liabilities
Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
ManpowerGroup shareholders' equity
Preferred Stock Value Outstanding
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, authorized 25,000,000 shares, none issued
Common Stock Value
Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock
Capital in excess of par value
Retained Earnings Accumulated Deficit
Retained earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Treasury Stock Value
Stockholders Equity
Total ManpowerGroup shareholders’ equity
Minority Interest
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Table]
Adjustments For New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Accounting Standards Update
Type Of Adoption [Member]
Accounting Standards Update
Accounting Standards Update201912 [Member]
ASU - Income Taxes
Accounting standards update equity method investments.
Accounting Standards Update Equity Method Investments [Member]
ASU - Equity Method Investments
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Change In Accounting Principle Accounting Standards Update Adopted
Change in accounting principle, accounting standards update, adopted
Change In Accounting Principle Accounting Standards Update Adoption Date
Change in accounting principle, accounting standards update, adoption date
Change In Accounting Principle Accounting Standards Update Immaterial Effect
Change in accounting principle, accounting standards update, immaterial effect
Contract With Customer Liability
Deferred revenue
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table]
Americas Segment [Member]
Americas Segment [Member]
Americas
Segment information pertaining to Southern Europe.
Southern Europe [Member]
Southern Europe
Segment information pertaining to APME.
Apme [Member]
APME
Product Or Service [Axis]
Product and Service
Products And Services [Domain]
Product and Service
Staffing and Interim [Member]
Staffingand Interim [Member]
Staffing and Interim
Outcome-Based Solutions and Consulting [Member]
Outcome Based Solutionsand Consulting [Member]
Outcome-Based Solutions and Consulting
Permanent Recruitment [Member]
Permanent Recruitment [Member]
Permanent Recruitment
Products and Services, Other [Member]
Productsand Services Other [Member]
Other
United States Subsegment [Member]
United States Subsegment [Member]
United States
Segment information related to the Americas excluding the United States reportable segment.
Other Americas Reportable Segment [Member]
Other Americas
France Subsegment [Member]
France Subsegment [Member]
France
Italy Subsegment [Member]
Italy Subsegment [Member]
Italy
Segment information related to the Southern Europe segment excluding France and Italy reportable segments.
Other Southern Europe Reportable Segment [Member]
Other Southern Europe
Timing Of Transfer Of Good Or Service [Axis]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service
Timing Of Transfer Of Good Or Service [Domain]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service
Transferred Over Time [Member]
Services transferred over time
Transferred At Point In Time [Member]
Services transferred at a point in time
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sale Of Stock Consideration Received On Transaction
Consideration received from share-based awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Instruments, Grants in Period
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options And Non Option Instruments Grants In Period
Total shares granted, options and non-options (in shares)
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plan Name [Domain]
Award Type
Stock units that are deferred.
Deferred Stock [Member]
Deferred Stock Units
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock Units
Performance Shares [Member]
Performance Share Units
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period Gross
Number of shares granted, options (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period
Number of shares granted, non-options (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Instruments, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options And Non Option Instruments Grants In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-average per share value, options and non-options (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-average per share fair value, options (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name
Notes Due September 2022 [Member]
Notes Due September2022 [Member]
Notes due September 2022
Notes Due June 2026
Notes Due June2026 [Member]
Notes Due June 2026
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Instrument
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract
An obligation resulting from borrowing money.
Eurodenominated Notes [Member]
Euro-denominated notes
Euro Notes
Currency Swap [Member]
Cross-currency swap
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss By Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Cash flow hedge
Fair Value By Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis
Portion At Fair Value Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value Disclosure Item Amounts [Default]
Fair Value Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement
Estimate Of Fair Value Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Estimate of fair value measurement
Carrying Reported Amount Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Carrying value
Fair Value By Fair Value Hierarchy Level [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value By Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency
Fair Value Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member]
Fair value measured on a recurring basis
Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Shareholders' Equity
The entire disclosure for interest income and expense, foreign exchange gains and losses and other miscellaneous non-operating income and expenses.
Interest And Other Income Expenses Net [Text Block]
Interest and Other Expenses, Net
Other Nonoperating Income Expense [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
Leases [Abstract]
Lessee Operating Leases [Text Block]
Leases
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Basis Of Accounting Policy Policy [Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
COVID Nineteen Policy.
C O V I D Nineteen Policy Policy [Text Block]
COVID-19
Trade And Other Accounts Receivable Policy
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Lessee Leases Policy [Text Block]
Leases
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Goodwill Policy
Goodwill Impairment
New Accounting Pronouncements Policy Policy [Text Block]
Recent Accounting Standards
Schedule Of Credit Losses For Financing Receivables Current Table [Text Block]
Summary of Rollforward of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Disaggregation Of Revenue Table [Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Activity Table [Text Block]
Shares Granted and Weighted Average Fair Value Per Share
Schedule Of Restructuring And Related Costs [Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Restructuring Reserve
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted Table [Text Block]
Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Schedule Of Goodwill [Text Block]
Changes in Carrying Value of Goodwill by Reportable Segment
Tabular disclosure of goodwill balances by reporting unit.
Goodwill Balances By Reporting Unit Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill Balances by Reporting Unit
Schedule Of Net Benefit Costs Table [Text Block]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Table [Text Block]
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax
Schedule Of Other Nonoperating Income Expense Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Interest and Other Expenses Net
Schedule Of Net Investment Hedges In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Table [Text Block]
Effect of Net Investment Hedges on AOCI
Schedule Of Derivative Instruments Effect On Other Comprehensive Income Loss Table [Text Block]
Impact of Changes in Fair Values of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges on OCI, AOCI and Earnings
Schedule Of Other Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Statements Of Financial Performance And Financial Position Location Table [Text Block]
Effect of Forward Contracts not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Schedule Of Derivative Instruments In Statement Of Financial Position Fair Value [Text Block]
Fair Value of Derivative and Non-Derivative Assets and Liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Lease Cost Table [Text Block]
Components of Lease Expense and Other Information
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Assets And Liabilities Lessee Table [Text Block]
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Maturity Table [Text Block]
Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable translation adjustments.
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Translation Adjustments
Translation adjustments
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable reclassifications and other.
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Reclassifications And Other
Reclassifications and other
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable
Balance, December 31, 2020
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Period Increase Decrease
Provisions charged to earnings
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Write Offs
Write-offs
Percentage of goodwill over fair value of reporting unit.
Percentage Of Goodwill Over Fair Value Of Reporting Unit
Percentage of goodwill over fair value of reporting unit
Accounting policies.
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accounting policies.
Accounting Policies [Table]
Accounting Policies [Table]
Range [Axis]
Statistical Measurement
Range [Member]
Statistical Measurement
Minimum [Member]
Minimum
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Statement Business Segments [Axis]
Segments
Segment [Domain]
Segments
Income tax.
Income Tax [Line Items]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Income tax.
Income Tax [Table]
Income Tax [Table]
Income Tax Authority Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name
Income Tax Authority Name [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name
Ministry Of The Economy Finance And Industry France [Member]
French
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Period
Earliest Tax Year [Member]
Earliest Tax Year
Latest Tax Year [Member]
Latest Tax Year
Effective Income Tax Rate Continuing Operations
Effective income tax rate (as percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation At Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
U.S. Federal statutory rate (as percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Change In Enacted Tax Rate
Reduction in business tax rate
The gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns including potential interest and penalties as of the balance sheet date.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Including Potential Interest And Penalties
Gross unrecognized tax benefits
Income Tax Examination Year Under Examination
Income tax examination year under examination
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Diluted By Common Class [Table]
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Diluted By Common Class [Table]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Effect of dilutive securities - stock options
Debt Instrument Face Amount
Long-term debt
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Net Investment Hedging
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Derivative Excluded Component Increase Decrease After Adjustments And Tax Parent
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Stated Percentage
Fixed annual interest rate
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location
Interest and other (income) expenses, net.
Interest And Other Income Expenses Net [Member]
Interest And Other Income Expenses Net
Interest and Other Expenses , Net
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss Reclassified From Accumulated O C I Into Income Effective Portion Net
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income
Nondesignated [Member]
Not designated as hedging instrument
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward
Foreign currency forward contracts
Derivative Gain Loss On Derivative Net
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
Fair Values Derivatives Balance Sheet Location By Derivative Contract Type By Hedging Designation [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives Balance Sheet Location By Derivative Contract Type By Hedging Designation [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets [Member]
Schedule Of Restructuring And Related Costs [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items
Operating Segments [Member]
Reportable segments
Corporate Non Segment [Member]
Corporate
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Corporate tax rate.
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate tax rate
Schedule Of Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule Of Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer relationships
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name
Trade Names [Member]
Tradenames
The rights we reacquired through business combinations that we had previously granted to the franchisees (acquirees) to use our trade name under a franchise agreement. Prior to 2009, these rights were considered indefinite-lived.
Reacquired Franchise Rights [Member]
Reacquired franchise rights
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract]
Finite-lived:
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross
Gross
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net
Net
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill [Abstract]
Indefinite-lived:
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill
Gross
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill [Abstract]
Total intangible assets
Intangible Assets Gross Excluding Goodwill
Gross
Goodwill Impaired Accumulated Impairment Loss
Goodwill, accumulated impairment loss
The accumulated impairment losses related to indefinite-lived intangible assets (excluding goodwill) as of the balance sheet date.
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill Impaired Accumulated Impairment Loss
Indefinite-lived, accumulated impairment loss
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense by Fiscal Year [Abstract]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Remainder Of Fiscal Year
Estimated amortization expense, remainder of 2021
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Next Twelve Months
Estimated amortization expense, 2022
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Two
Estimated amortization expense, 2023
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Three
Estimated amortization expense, 2024
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Four
Estimated amortization expense, 2025
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Five
Estimated amortization expense, 2026
Schedule Of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule Of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill Roll Forward
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill Acquired During Period
Acquisitions
Goodwill Foreign Currency Translation Gain Loss
Currency impact
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition
Business Acquisition Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree
Information pertaining to Jefferson Wells.
Jefferson Wells [Member]
Jefferson Wells
Segment information pertaining to Right Management.
Right Management [Member]
Right Management
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type
Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Postretirement Health Coverage [Member]
Retiree Health Care Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Service Cost
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Return On Plan Assets
Expected return on assets
Defined Benefit Plan Recognized Net Gain Loss Due To Settlements1
Pension settlement loss
Settlement loss
Defined Benefit Plan Other Costs
Other
Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Total benefit cost (credit)
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Axis]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location
Entity Address Address Line1
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address City Or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address State Or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Incorporation State Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Address Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Long term other assets.
Long Term Other Assets
Share-Based Compensation Plans
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Mergers Acquisitions And Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Acquisitions
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring And Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring Costs
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Retirement Plans
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Weighted-average per share fair value, non-options (in dollars per share)
The cash outflow from operating and financing activities for the payments of contingent consideration associated with the acquisitions of businesses.
Payments Of Contingent Considerations For Acquisitions
Total contingent consideration payments for acquisitions
Payments To Acquire Businesses Gross
Cash consideration for acquisitions
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring costs
Payments For Restructuring
Payments for restructuring reserve
Costs paid or utilized
Restructuring Reserve
Balance, end of period
Balance, beginning of period
Reserve will be paid by end of period
Restructuring reserve
Schedule Of Restructuring And Related Costs [Table]
Stock Repurchase Program Remaining Number Of Shares Authorized To Be Repurchased
Shares remaining authorized for repurchase (in shares)
Interest income received from interest bearing assets. The balance includes income earned in return for depositing or lending money that can include income from time deposits, demand deposits, saving accounts, certificates of deposit, money market deposits, bonds, and loans.
Interest Income
Interest income
Interest Expense
Interest expense
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain Loss Before Tax
Foreign exchange loss
Nonoperating Income Expense
Miscellaneous (income) expense, net
Other non operating income expense.
Other Non Operating Income Expense [Line Items]
Other Non Operating Income Expense [Line Items]
Other Non Operating Income And Expenses.
Other Non Operating Income And Expenses [Table]
Other Non Operating Income And Expenses [Table]
Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation
Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Designated as hedging instrument
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Foreign Plan [Member]
Foreign Plan
Domestic Plan [Member]
United States Plans
UNITED STATES
United States Plans
Pension Contributions
Contributions to pension plans
Other Postretirement Benefits Payments
Contributions to retiree health care plan
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Employer Contributions Remainder Of Fiscal Year
Estimated employer contribution to pension plans during remainder of current fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan Settlements Plan Assets
Settlement of lump sum payments
Defined Benefit Plan Pension Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Plan Assets Aggregate Fair Value Of Plan Assets
Remaining plan assets in excess of pension liability
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table]
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Foreign currency translation
Accumulated Gain Loss Net Cash Flow Hedge Parent [Member]
Accumulated translation gain (loss) on intercompany loans.
Accumulated Translation Gain Loss On Intercompany Loans [Member]
Translation loss on long-term intercompany loans
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Defined benefit pension plans and Retiree health care plan
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Aoci Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, income taxes
Class Of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class Of Treasury Stock [Table]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program
August 2019 authorization.
August Two Thousand Nineteen Authorization [Member]
August 2019 Authorization
August 2018 authorization.
August Two Thousand Eighteen Authorization [Member]
August 2018 Authorization
Equity Class Of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program Number Of Shares Authorized To Be Repurchased
Shares authorized to be repurchased (in shares)
Treasury Stock Shares Acquired
Shares repurchased (in shares)
Treasury Stock Value Acquired Par Value Method
Total cost of shares repurchased
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounts receivable, net
Long Term Debt [Member]
Long-term debt
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Accrued liabilities
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset
Assets
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability
Liabilities
Notes Payable Fair Value Disclosure
Carrying value of long-term debt
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets
Deferred compensation plan assets
Operating Lease Cost
Operating lease expense
Short Term Lease Cost
Short-term lease expense
Variable Lease Cost
Variable lease expense
Lease Cost
Total lease expense
Operating Lease Payments
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Abstract]
Operating Lease Assets And Liabilities Lessee [Abstract]
Operating Leases
Operating Lease Liability Current
Operating lease liabilities - current
Operating Lease Liability
Total operating lease liabilities
Total operating lease liabilities
Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term [Abstract]
Lease Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term [Abstract]
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent [Abstract]
Lease Weighted Average Discount Rate Percent [Abstract]
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating Lease Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term1
Operating leases
Operating Lease Weighted Average Discount Rate Percent
Operating leases
Operating Lease Liabilities Payments Due [Abstract]
Period Ending March 31, 2021
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Remainder Of Fiscal Year
Remainder of 2021
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Next Twelve Months
2022
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Two
2023
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Three
2024
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Four
2025
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Five
2026
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due After Year Five
Thereafter
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due
Total future undiscounted lease payments
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Undiscounted Excess Amount
Less imputed interest
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Axis]
Subsegments Consolidation Items
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Domain]
Subsegments Consolidation Items
Reportable Subsegments [Member]
Reportable subsegments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
General And Administrative Expense
Corporate expenses
Amortization Of Intangible Assets
Intangible asset amortization expense
Revenues generated by franchise offices.
Total Franchise Revenue
Franchise revenue
Franchise [Member]
Franchise fees