Entity Central Index Key
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization (Excluding Goodwill), Total.
Income tax reconciliation change in repatriation of foreign earnings.
Amount of income tax expense (benefit) from effect of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and French tax reform.
Deferred tax liabilities foreign intercompany loans.
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Lease ROU Assets.
Deferred Tax Liabilities Operating Lease Liabilities.
Sum of interest income and expense, foreign exchange gains and losses and other miscellaneous non-operating income and expenses.
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.
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
Icfr Auditor Attestation Flag
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Title of 12(b) Security
Security12b Title
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation State Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address Address Line1
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address City Or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address State Or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Selling and administrative expenses excluding goodwill impairment charges.
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues from services
Revenue From Contract With Customer Excluding Assessed Tax
Cost of services
Cost Of Goods And Services Sold
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Selling and administrative expenses, excluding goodwill impairment charges
Selling And Administrative Expenses Excluding Goodwill Impairment Charges
Goodwill impairment charges
Goodwill Impairment Loss
Selling and administrative expenses
Selling General And Administrative Expense
Operating profit
Operating Income Loss
Interest and other expenses (income), net
Interest And Other Non Operating Expenses
Earnings before income taxes
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Extraordinary Items Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense Benefit
Net earnings
Profit Loss
Net earnings per share - basic
Earnings Per Share Basic
Net earnings per share - diluted
Earnings Per Share Diluted
Weighted average shares - basic
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic
Weighted average shares - diluted
Weighted Average Number Of Diluted Shares Outstanding
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax.
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Business Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree
Business Acquisition Acquiree [Domain]
Manpower Switzerland [Member]
Manpower Switzerland
Manpower Switzerland [Member]
ManpowerGroup greater china limited.
ManpowerGroup Greater China Limited
Manpower Group Greater China Limited [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Net earnings
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax
Translation adjustments on derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $(25.8), $3.8 and $10.2, respectively
Translation Adjustment For Net Investment Hedge Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease
Reclassification of currency translation adjustment to income related to disposition of partially held equity interest (see Note 4)
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Reclassification Adjustment From A O C I Realized Upon Sale Or Liquidation Net Of Tax
Translation adjustments on long-term intercompany loans
Adjustment For Long Term Intercompany Transactions Net Of Tax
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree health care plan, net of income taxes of $(11.6), $(8.1) and $4.6, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Net Unamortized Gain Loss Arising During Period Net Of Tax
Pension settlements, net of taxes of $4.5
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Finalization Of Pension And Non Pension Postretirement Plan Valuation Net Of Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Statement Of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Income tax expense (benefit) on translation adjustments on derivative instruments
Derivatives Used In Net Investment Hedge Tax Expense Benefit
Income tax expense on defined benefit pension plans and retiree health care plan
Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Net Unamortized Gain Loss Arising During Period Tax
Income tax expense on pension plan settlement
Other Comprehensive Income Finalization Of Pension And Non Pension Postretirement Plan Valuation Tax
Long term other assets.
Accounts payable and accrued temp payroll.
Accrued salaries current and accrued vacation current.
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Current Assets
Assets Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $128.1 and $113.5, respectively
Accounts Receivable Net Current
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Prepaid Expense And Other Assets Current
Total current assets
Assets Current
Other Assets
Other Assets Noncurrent [Abstract]
Goodwill
Goodwill
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $425.4 and $389.4, respectively
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill
Operating lease right-of-use asset
Operating Lease Right Of Use Asset
Other assets
Long Term Other Assets
Total other assets
Other Assets Noncurrent
Property and Equipment
Property Plant And Equipment Net [Abstract]
Land, buildings, leasehold improvements and equipment
Property Plant And Equipment Gross
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation Depletion And Amortization Property Plant And Equipment
Net property and equipment
Property Plant And Equipment Net
Total assets
Assets
Current Liabilities
Liabilities Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable And Accrued Temp Payroll
Employee compensation payable
Accrued Salaries Current And Accrued Vacation Current
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities Current
Accrued payroll taxes and insurance
Accrued Payroll Taxes Current
Value added taxes payable
Sales And Excise Tax Payable Current
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt
Debt Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities Current
Other liabilities
Liabilities Noncurrent [Abstract]
Long-term debt
Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligations
Long-term operating lease liability
Operating Lease Liability Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities Noncurrent
Total other liabilities
Liabilities Noncurrent
Shareholders’ Equity
Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, authorized 25,000,000 shares, none issued
Preferred Stock Value Outstanding
Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 125,000,000 shares, issued 117,555,991 and 117,190,883 shares, respectively
Common Stock Value
Capital in excess of par value
Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings Accumulated Deficit
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax
Treasury stock at cost, 61,990,021 and 58,517,128 shares, respectively
Treasury Stock Value
Total ManpowerGroup shareholders' equity
Stockholders Equity
Noncontrolling interests
Minority Interest
Total shareholders’ equity
Stockholders Equity Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Current
Other Assets
Assets Noncurrent [Abstract]
Accumulated amortization on intangible assets
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization
Shareholders' Equity
Stockholders Equity Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock Shares Issued
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, authorized (in shares)
Common Stock Shares Authorized
Common stock, issued (in shares)
Common Stock Shares Issued
Treasury stock at cost (in shares)
Treasury Stock Shares
Non-cash gain on disposition of previously held controlling interest.
Goodwill and other impairment charges.
Proceeds from share based awards and sale of subsidiaries.
Other share based award transactions net.
Cash paid during period for.
Non-cash operating activity.
Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation Depletion And Amortization
Non-cash gain on disposition of previously held equity interest
Equity Method Investment Realized Gain Loss On Disposal
Non-cash gain on disposition of previously held controlling interest
Non Cash Gain On Disposition Of Previously Held Controlling Interest
Non-cash goodwill and other impairment charges
Goodwill And Other Impairment Charges
Non-cash operating lease right-of-use assets impairment
Operating Lease Impairment Loss
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes And Tax Credits
Provision for doubtful accounts
Provision For Doubtful Accounts
Share-based compensation
Share Based Compensation
Change in operating assets and liabilities, excluding the impact of acquisitions:
Increase Decrease In Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase Decrease In Accounts Receivable
Other assets
Increase Decrease In Other Operating Assets
Other liabilities
Increase Decrease In Other Operating Liabilities
Cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities [Abstract]
Capital expenditures
Payments To Acquire Productive Assets
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments To Acquire Businesses Net Of Cash Acquired
Impact to cash resulting from deconsolidation of subsidiaries
Cash Divested From Deconsolidation
Proceeds from the sale of subsidiaries, investments, property and equipment
Proceeds From Sales Of Business Affiliate And Productive Assets
Cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities [Abstract]
Net change in short-term borrowings
Proceeds From Repayments Of Short Term Debt
Proceeds from long-term debt
Proceeds From Issuance Of Long Term Debt
Repayments of long-term debt
Repayments Of Long Term Debt
Payments for debt issuance costs
Payments Of Debt Issuance Costs
Payments of contingent consideration for acquisitions
Payment For Contingent Consideration Liability Financing Activities
Proceeds from share-based awards and sale of subsidiaries
Proceeds From Share Based Awards And Sale Of Subsidiaries
Payments to noncontrolling interests
Payments To Minority Shareholders
Other share-based award transactions
Other Share Based Award Transactions Net
Repurchases of common stock
Payments For Repurchase Of Common Stock
Dividends paid
Payments Of Dividends Common Stock
Cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect Of Exchange Rate On Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents
Change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid during the period for:
Cash Paid During Period For [Abstract]
Interest
Interest Paid Net
Income taxes, net
Income Taxes Paid Net
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease Payments
Non-cash operating activity:
Non Cash Operating Activity [Abstract]
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities
Right Of Use Asset Obtained In Exchange For Operating Lease Liability
Noncontrolling Interest Transactions
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Equity Components
Statement Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Additional Paid In Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Non- controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption
Cumulative Effect Period Of Adoption [Axis]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption
Cumulative Effect Period Of Adoption [Domain]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Cumulative Effect Period Of Adoption Adjustment [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase Decrease In Stockholders Equity Roll Forward
Balance, beginning of period
Balance, beginning of period (in shares)
Shares Issued
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible List]
Accounting Standards Update Extensible List
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Issuances under equity plans
Stock Issued During Period Value Share Based Compensation
Issuances under equity plans (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period Shares Share Based Compensation
Share-based compensation expense
Adjustments To Additional Paid In Capital Sharebased Compensation Requisite Service Period Recognition Value
Dividends
Dividends Common Stock
Repurchases of common stock
Treasury Stock Value Acquired Cost Method
Noncontrolling interest transactions
Noncontrolling Interest Transactions
Balance, end of period
Balance, end of period (in shares)
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock Dividends Per Share Cash Paid
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Documents Incorporated By Reference [Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Text Block]
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation Plans
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Share Based Payments [Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions and Dispositions
Mergers Acquisitions And Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement and Deferred Compensation Plans
Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive Income Note [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for interest income and expense, foreign exchange gains and losses and other miscellaneous non-operating income and expenses.
Other Nonoperating Income Expense [Abstract]
Interest and Other Expenses (Income), Net
Interest And Other Income Expenses Net [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Leases [Abstract]
Leases
Lessee Operating Leases [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Data
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingencies
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Data (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Schedule Of Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use Of Estimates
COVID Nineteen Policy.
COVID-19
C O V I D Nineteen Policy Policy [Text Block]
Basis of Consolidation
Consolidation Policy [Text Block]
Revenues
Revenue From Contract With Customer Policy [Text Block]
Accounts receivable contract assets and contract liabilities.
Accounts Receivable, Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities
Accounts Receivable Contract Assets And Contract Liabilities Policy [Text Block]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Trade And Other Accounts Receivable Policy
Advertising Costs
Advertising Costs Policy [Text Block]
Restructuring Costs
Costs Associated With Exit Or Disposal Activities Or Restructurings Policy [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Policy [Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments Policy
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Policy [Text Block]
Marketable Securities
Marketable Securities Policy
Capitalized Software for Internal Use
Internal Use Software Policy
Property and Equipment
Property Plant And Equipment Policy [Text Block]
Leases
Lessee Leases Policy [Text Block]
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivatives Policy [Text Block]
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Transactions And Translations Policy [Text Block]
Shareholders' Equity
Stockholders Equity Policy [Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash And Cash Equivalents Policy [Text Block]
Disclosure of accounting policy for payroll tax credit creditable against current income tax payable.
Payroll Tax Credit
Payroll Tax Credit Policy Policy [Text Block]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements Policy Policy [Text Block]
Summary of Rollforward of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Schedule Of Credit Losses For Financing Receivables Current Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Restructuring Reserve
Schedule Of Restructuring And Related Costs [Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis
Schedule Of Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill, Finite-Lived Intangible Assets and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill Table [Text Block]
Summary of Property and Equipment
Property Plant And Equipment [Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation Of Revenue Table [Text Block]
Summary of Stock Option Activity
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Stock Options Activity Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Options Outstanding and Exercisable
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans By Exercise Price Range [Text Block]
Assumptions Used to Estimate Fair Value of Share Awards
Schedule Of Share Based Payment Award Stock Options Valuation Assumptions Table [Text Block]
Summary of Restricted Stock Activity
Schedule Of Sharebased Compensation Restricted Stock And Restricted Stock Units Activity Table [Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of threshold, target and outstanding award levels for each outstanding grant of performance share units.
Performance Share Units
Performance Share Units Detail By Grant Year Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Preliminary Allocation of Assets and Liabilities
Schedule Of Business Acquisitions By Acquisition [Text Block]
Schedule of provision for income taxes
Schedule Of Components Of Income Tax Expense Benefit Table [Text Block]
Income Tax Reconciliation
Schedule Of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Table [Text Block]
Deferred Income Taxes Temporary Differences
Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities Table [Text Block]
Summary of Net Operating Loss Carryforwards
Summary Of Operating Loss Carryforwards [Text Block]
Summary of Unrecognized Tax Benefit Activity
Summary Of Income Tax Contingencies [Text Block]
Calculations of Net Earnings Per Share - Basic and Diluted
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted Table [Text Block]
Changes in Carrying Value of Goodwill by Reportable Segment
Schedule Of Goodwill [Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of goodwill balances by reporting unit.
Schedule of Goodwill Balances by Reporting Unit
Goodwill Balances By Reporting Unit Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Short-Term Borrowings
Schedule Of Short Term Debt [Text Block]
Summary of Long-Term Debt
Schedule Of Debt Instruments [Text Block]
Reconciliation of Changes in Benefit Obligations and the Statement of Funded Status of Plan
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax
Schedule Of Amounts Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income Loss Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets
Schedule Of Accumulated Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Fair Value Of Plan Assets Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Plans With Projected Benefit Obligation in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets
Schedule Of Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Fair Value Of Plan Assets Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Loss
Schedule Of Net Benefit Costs Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Weighted-Average Assumptions Used in Measurement of Benefit Obligation and Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Schedule Of Assumptions Used Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value of Plan Assets By Asset Category
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis [Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Pension Assets Measured Using Level 3 Inputs
Schedule Of Effect Of Significant Unobservable Inputs Changes In Plan Assets Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Projected Future Benefit Payments
Schedule Of Expected Benefit Payments Table [Text Block]
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax
Schedule Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Interest and Other Expenses (Income), Net
Schedule Of Other Nonoperating Income Expense Table [Text Block]
Effect of Net Investment Hedges on OCI
Schedule Of Net Investment Hedges In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Table [Text Block]
Impact of Changes in Fair Values of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges on OCI, AOCL and Earnings
Schedule Of Derivative Instruments Effect On Other Comprehensive Income Loss Table [Text Block]
Effect of Forward Contracts not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Schedule Of Other Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments Statements Of Financial Performance And Financial Position Location Table [Text Block]
Fair Value of Derivative and Non-Derivative Assets and Liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Schedule Of Derivative Instruments In Statement Of Financial Position Fair Value [Text Block]
Components of Lease Expense and Other Information
Lease Cost Table [Text Block]
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
Assets And Liabilities Lessee Table [Text Block]
Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Maturity Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Data
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Text Block]
Schedule of Revenues from Services by Geographical Region
Schedule Of Revenue From External Customers Attributed To Foreign Countries By Geographic Area [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Information - Depreciation and Amortization Expense, Earnings from Equity Investment, Total Assets, Equity Investments, Long-Lived Assets and Additions to Long-Lived Assets
Reconciliation Of Other Significant Reconciling Items From Segments To Consolidated [Text Block]
Schedule of Long-Lived Assets by Geographical Region
Schedule Of Entity Wide Disclosure On Geographic Areas Long Lived Assets In Individual Foreign Countries By Country [Text Block]
Schedule of Quarterly Data
Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Information Table [Text Block]
Number of offices in which entity operates.
Number of countries and territories in which entity operates.
Accounting policies.
Accounting policies.
Accounting Policies [Table]
Accounting Policies [Table]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Type [Axis]
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation Allowances and Reserves
Valuation Allowances And Reserves [Domain]
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance For Credit Loss [Member]
Derivative Instrument
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Contract
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
An obligation resulting from borrowing money.
Euro-denominated notes
Eurodenominated Notes [Member]
Measurement Basis
Fair Value By Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Disclosure Item Amounts [Default]
Portion At Fair Value Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value Measurement
Fair Value Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Estimate of fair value measurement
Estimate Of Fair Value Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Carrying value
Carrying Reported Amount Fair Value Disclosure [Member]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Fair Value By Fair Value Hierarchy Level [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value Inputs Level2 [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class
Finite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Other
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Statistical Measurement
Range [Axis]
Statistical Measurement
Range [Member]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Segments
Statement Business Segments [Axis]
Segments
Segment [Domain]
Segment information pertaining to Northern Europe.
Northern Europe
Northern Europe [Member]
Subsegments
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments
Subsegments [Domain]
United Kingdom subsegment.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom Subsegment [Member]
Netherlands subsegment.
Netherlands
Netherlands Subsegment [Member]
Measurement Input Type
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Discount Rates
Measurement Input Discount Rate [Member]
Terminal Value Revenue Growth Rate
Measurement Input Long Term Revenue Growth Rate [Member]
Measurement input operating unit profit.
Terminal Value OUP Margin
Measurement Input Operating Unit Profit [Member]
Germany subsegment.
Germany
Germany Subsegment [Member]
Segment information pertaining to APME.
APME
Apme [Member]
New Zealand subsegment.
New Zealand
New Zealand Subsegment [Member]
Computer software
Computer Software Intangible Asset [Member]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset
Property Plant And Equipment By Type [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset
Property Plant And Equipment Type [Domain]
Buildings
Building [Member]
Long lived, depreciable assets, commonly used in offices and stores and autos.
Furniture, Fixtures, and Autos
Furniture Fixtures And Autos [Member]
Computer Equipment
Computer Equipment [Member]
Leasehold Improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Share Repurchase Program
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
August 2019 authorization.
August 2019 Authorization
August2019 Authorization [Member]
August 2018 Authorization
August 2018 Authorization
August2018 Authorization [Member]
July 2016 Authorization [Member]
July 2016 Authorization
July2016 Authorization [Member]
Noncontrolling Interests
Accounting Standards Update
Adjustments For New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Accounting Standards Update
Type Of Adoption [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13
Accounting Standards Update201613 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2018-13
Accounting Standards Update201813 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2018-15
Accounting Standards Update201815 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2018-14
Accounting Standards Update201814 [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of offices worldwide (over)
Number Of Offices In Which Entity Operates
Number of countries and territories
Number Of Countries And Territories In Which Entity Operates
Investments value
Equity Method Investments
Unremitted earning from investments
Income Loss From Equity Method Investments Net Of Dividends Or Distributions
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Payment Term
Payment terms
Revenuefrom Contractwith Customer Payment Term
Description of timing
Revenue Performance Obligation Description Of Timing
Deferred revenue
Contract With Customer Liability
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable translation adjustments.
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable reclassifications and other.
Balance at Beginning of Year
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable
Provisions Charged to Earnings
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Period Increase Decrease
Write-Offs
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Write Offs
Translation Adjustments
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Translation Adjustments
Reclassifications and Other
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Reclassifications And Other
Balance at End of Year
Bad debt expense
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Charged To Cost And Expense
Write-offs
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Deductions
Advertising expenses
Advertising Expense
Restructuring costs
Restructuring Charges
Operating lease right-of-use asset impairment
Costs paid, utilized or transferred
Payments For Restructuring
Reserve will be paid by end of period
Restructuring Reserve
Schedule Of Restructuring And Related Costs [Table]
Schedule Of Restructuring And Related Costs [Table]
Consolidation Items
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Reportable segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Corporate
Corporate Non Segment [Member]
Americas Segment [Member]
Americas
Americas Segment [Member]
Segment information pertaining to Southern Europe.
Southern Europe
Southern Europe [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period
Severance costs
Severance Costs1
Office closure costs
Business Exit Costs1
Other costs
Other Restructuring Costs
Costs paid, utilized or transferred out
Balance at end of year
United States Subsegment [Member]
United States
United States Subsegment [Member]
France Subsegment [Member]
France
France Subsegment [Member]
Italy Subsegment [Member]
Italy
Italy Subsegment [Member]
Costs paid or utilized
Cross-currency swaps asset fair value disclosure.
Cross-currency swaps liability fair value disclosure.
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Fair Value Inputs Level3 [Member]
Measurement Frequency
Fair Value By Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency
Fair Value Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair value measured on a recurring basis
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Assets
Assets Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred compensation plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets
Cross-currency swaps
Cross Currency Swaps Asset Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign Currency Contract Asset Fair Value Disclosure
Total assets measured at fair value
Assets Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities
Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cross-currency swaps
Cross Currency Swaps Liability Fair Value Disclosure
Total liabilities measured at fair value
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure
Carrying value of long-term debt
Notes Payable Fair Value Disclosure
Schedule Of Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule Of Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets By Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Major Class Name [Domain]
Tradenames
Trade Names [Member]
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
Reacquired Franchise Rights [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Finite-lived:
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net [Abstract]
Gross
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Net
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net
Indefinite-lived:
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill [Abstract]
Gross
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill
Total intangible assets
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill [Abstract]
Gross
Intangible Assets Gross Excluding Goodwill
Accumulated Amortization
Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization Excluding Goodwill Total
Net
The accumulated impairment losses related to indefinite-lived intangible assets (excluding goodwill) as of the balance sheet date.
Goodwill, accumulated impairment loss
Goodwill Impaired Accumulated Impairment Loss
Indefinite-lived, accumulated impairment loss
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill Impaired Accumulated Impairment Loss
Consolidated amortization expense related to intangibles
Amortization Of Intangible Assets
2021
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Next Twelve Months
2022
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Two
2023
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Three
2024
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Four
2025
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Five
Useful life
Finite Lived Intangible Asset Useful Life
Percentage of goodwill over fair value of reporting unit.
Non-cash impairment charge loss
Percentage of goodwill over fair value of reporting unit
Percentage Of Goodwill Over Fair Value Of Reporting Unit
Discount rate for goodwill impairment test (as a percent)
Alternative Investment Measurement Input
Investment in debt and equity securities that are categorized as neither held-to-maturity or trading, associated with a Swiss franchise in which we hold a 49 percent interest.
Percentage interest acquired
Business Acquisition Percentage Of Voting Interests Acquired
Percentage of ownership in Swiss franchise
Equity Method Investment Ownership Percentage
Swiss franchise investment portfolio market value
Swiss Franchise Investment Market Value
Swiss franchise realized gains
Available For Sale Securities Gross Realized Gains
Swiss franchise realized losses
Available For Sale Securities Gross Realized Losses
Net capitalized software balance
Capitalized Computer Software Net
Amortization expense related to capitalized software cost
Capitalized Computer Software Amortization1
Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment [Table]
Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment [Table]
Land
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment
Estimated useful lives
Property Plant And Equipment Useful Life
Estimated useful lives
Property Plant And Equipment Estimated Useful Lives
Remaining lease terms
Lessee Operating Lease Remaining Lease Term
Shares authorized to be repurchased (in shares)
Stock Repurchase Program Number Of Shares Authorized To Be Repurchased
Shares repurchased (in shares)
Treasury Stock Shares Acquired
Total cost of shares repurchased
Treasury Stock Value Acquired Par Value Method
Shares remaining authorized for repurchase (in shares)
Stock Repurchase Program Remaining Number Of Shares Authorized To Be Repurchased
Dividends declared (in dollars per share)
Common Stock Dividends Per Share Declared
Total dividend payments
Net earnings, net of tax, attributable to noncontrolling interests
Percentage to be applied to the eligible wages for calculation of the CICE payroll tax credit.
Multiplier to the French minimum wage for the purpose of determining eligibility for the French payroll tax credit. Credit d'Impot pur la Competitive et l'Emploi ("CICE"), French legislation, provides payroll tax credit on a percentage of wages paid to employees receiving less than this number times the French minimum wage.
CICE payroll tax credit
C I C E Payroll Tax Credit
Multiplier for payroll tax credits
Multiplier For Payroll Tax Credits
The carry-forward period after which the remaining CICE payroll tax credit will be paid.
Net proceeds from sale of payroll tax credits.
Payment period
Payment Period Of The C I C E Payroll Tax Credit
Net proceeds from sale of tax credits
Net Proceeds From Sale Of Payroll Tax Credits
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
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table]
Product and Service
Product Or Service [Axis]
Product and Service
Products And Services [Domain]
Franchise fees
Franchise [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Staffing and Interim [Member]
Staffing and Interim
Staffingand Interim [Member]
Outcome-Based Solutions and Consulting [Member]
Outcome-Based Solutions and Consulting
Outcome Based Solutionsand Consulting [Member]
Permanent Recruitment [Member]
Permanent Recruitment
Permanent Recruitment [Member]
Products and Services, Other [Member]
Other
Productsand Services Other [Member]
Segment information related to the Americas excluding the United States reportable segment.
Other Americas
Other Americas Reportable Segment [Member]
Segment information related to the Southern Europe segment excluding France and Italy reportable segments.
Other Southern Europe
Other Southern Europe Reportable Segment [Member]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service
Timing Of Transfer Of Good Or Service [Axis]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service
Timing Of Transfer Of Good Or Service [Domain]
Services transferred over time
Transferred Over Time [Member]
Services transferred at a point in time
Transferred At Point In Time [Member]
Revenue
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
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plan Name [Domain]
Stock option
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Stock Appreciation Rights
Stock Appreciation Rights S A R S [Member]
Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation
Deferred Compensation Arrangement With Individual Share Based Payments By Type Of Deferred Compensation [Axis]
Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation
Equity Based Arrangements Individual Contracts Type Of Deferred Compensation [Domain]
Deferred stock units issued in lieu of the annual cash retainer to non-employee directors.
In Lieu of Annual Cash Retainer
In Lieu Of Annual Cash Retainer [Member]
Stock units that are deferred.
Deferred Stock
Deferred Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Deferred stock units issued to non-employee directors as additional compensation for board service.
Additional Compensation for Board Service
Additional Compensation For Board Service [Member]
Performance Shares
Performance Shares [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Consideration received from share-based awards
Sale Of Stock Consideration Received On Transaction
Income tax benefit recognized related to share-based compensation
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Tax Benefit From Compensation Expense
Purchase price (as a percent)
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Purchase Price Of Common Stock Percent
Share-based payment award vesting period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Vesting Period1
Expiration period
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Expiration Period
Number of shares granted
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period Gross
Number of shares outstanding
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Number
Shares
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Roll Forward
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)
Granted (in shares)
Exercised (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period Shares Stock Options Exercised
Expired or cancelled (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Forfeitures And Expirations In Period
Outstanding at end of period (in shares)
Exercisable (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercisable Number
Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price Per Share
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price Rollforward
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercises In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Expired or cancelled (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Forfeitures And Expirations In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share)
Exercisable (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Vested And Expected To Vest Exercisable Weighted Average Exercise Price
Wtd. Avg. Remaining Contractual Term and Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Outstanding (in years)
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Options Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term2
Exercisable (in years)
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Options Exercisable Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term1
Outstanding
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Intrinsic Value
Exercised
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercises In Period Total Intrinsic Value
Exercisable
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Options Exercisable Intrinsic Value1
Exercise Price Range
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans By Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Exercise Price Range
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Stock options outstanding and exercisable with the lowest exercise price range
$75-$79
Range One [Member]
Stock options outstanding and exercisable with the second exercise price range
$80-$89
Range Two [Member]
Stock options outstanding and exercisable with the third exercise price range
$90-$99
Range Three [Member]
Stock options outstanding and exercisable with the highest exercise price range
$100-$123
Range Four [Member]
Exercise price range, lower range limit (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Lower Range Limit
Exercise price range, upper range limit (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Upper Range Limit
Options outstanding, shares (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Number Of Outstanding Options
Options outstanding, weighted-average remaining contractual life
Sharebased Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Outstanding Options Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term2
Options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Sharebased Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Outstanding Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Beginning Balance1
Options exercisable, shares (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Number Of Exercisable Options
Options exercisable, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Sharebased Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans Exercise Price Range Exercisable Options Weighted Average Exercise Price1
Fair value of options vested
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period Total Fair Value
Total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized
Total unrecognized compensation cost, weighted-average period for recognition
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Period For Recognition1
Average risk-free interest rate (as a percent)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected dividend yield (as a percent)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Expected Dividend Rate
Expected volatility (as a percent)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Expected Volatility Rate
Expected term (years)
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Expected Term1
Period considered to determine expected volatility of stock price.
The weight of the implied volatility based on the exchange traded options for the Company's common stock used in the fair value assumptions of the stock options granted.
Weighted average of daily historical volatility of Company's stock price, weight (as a percent)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Period considered to determine expected volatility of stock price
Period Considered To Determine Expected Volatility Of Stock Price
Implied volatility based on exchange traded options for Company's common stock, weight (as a percent)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Implied Volatility Stock Options Weight
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Grants In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Forfeited In Period
Maximum term required for the restrictions to lapse on restricted stock.
Term for restrictions to lapse
Term For Restrictions To Lapse
Shares
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Roll Forward
Unvested at beginning of period (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Number
Vested (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Unvested at end of period (in shares)
Wtd. Avg. Price Per Share
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Roll Forward
Unvested at beginning of period (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (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
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Forfeitures Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested at end of period (in dollars per share)
Equity Other Than Options, Additional [Abstract]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Unvested (in years)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Outstanding Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms
Unvested, aggregate intrinsic value
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Aggregate Intrinsic Value Nonvested
Performance term considered in granting performance share units.
Performance period range
Performance Period Range
In the event the performance criteria falls below the target performance level, a reduced number of shares, as low as the Threshold Award level, may be granted.
In the event the performance criteria meets the target performance level, the number of shares, up to the Target Award level, may be granted.
In the event the performance criteria exceeds the target performance level, an additional number of shares, up to the Outstanding Award level, may be granted.
Number of shares under an equity-based award plan, other than a stock option plan, that were issued during the reporting period.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Achieved Over Performance Period
Payout levels.
Payout Levels (in units):
Payout Levels In Units [Abstract]
Threshold Award (in shares)
Threshold Award
Target Award (in shares)
Target Award
Outstanding Award (in shares)
Outstanding Award
Shares Issued (in shares)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Issued In Period
Payout Achieved Over Performance Period
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Achieved Over Performance Period
Schedule Of Business Acquisitions By Acquisition [Table]
Schedule Of Business Acquisitions By Acquisition [Table]
Experis AG [Member]
Experis AG
Experis A G [Member]
Income Statement Location
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Interest and other (income) expenses, net.
Interest and Other Expenses (Income), Net
Interest And Other Income Expenses Net [Member]
Two thousand and nineteen acquisitions excluding Manpower Switzerland.
2019 Acquisitions Excluding Manpower Switzerland
Two Thousand And Nineteen Acquisitions Excluding Manpower Switzerland [Member]
Disposal Group Name
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Axis]
Disposal Group Name
Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Name [Domain]
Sale of Stock
Subsidiary Sale Of Stock [Axis]
Sale of Stock
Sale Of Stock Name Of Transaction [Domain]
Initial Public Offering
I P O [Member]
Selling and Administrative Expenses
Selling General And Administrative Expenses [Member]
Disposal Group Classification
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposed of by Sale
Disposal Group Disposed Of By Sale Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Netherlands business unit.
Netherlands Business Unit
Netherlands Business Unit [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash consideration for acquisitions
Payments To Acquire Businesses Gross
Acquired interests
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Net
Cash and cash equivalents
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Cash And Equivalents
Business combination non cash gain on disposition of previously held equity interest.
Total cash impact of the acquisition
Proceeds From Divestiture Of Businesses Net Of Cash Divested
Cash acquired
Cash Acquired From Acquisition
Non-cash gain on disposition of previously held equity interest
Business Combination Non Cash Gain On Disposition Of Previously Held Equity Interest
Reclassification of foreign currency translation adjustments related to previously held equity interest
Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed intangible assets subject to amortization.
Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed intangible assets not subject to amortization.
Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed current liabilities employee compensation payable.
Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed accrued liabilities.
Business combination assets acquired and liabilities assumed accrued payroll taxes and insurance.
Business combination assets acquired and liabilities assumed value added taxes payable.
Accounts receivable
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Current Assets Receivables
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Current Assets Prepaid Expense And Other Assets
Intangible assets subject to amortization, customer relationship
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Intangible Assets Subject To Amortization
Intangible assets not subject to amortization, reacquired franchise rights
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Intangible Assets Not Subject To Amortization
Property and equipment
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Property Plant And Equipment
Accounts payable
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Current Liabilities Accounts Payable
Employee compensation payable
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Current Liabilities Employee Compensation Payable
Accrued liabilities
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Accrued Liabilities
Accrued payroll taxes and insurance
Business Combination Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Accrued Payroll Taxes And Insurance
Value added taxes payable
Business Combination Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Value Added Taxes Payable
Other long-term liabilities
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Noncurrent Liabilities Other
Total assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired Goodwill And Liabilities Assumed Net
Total cash consideration for acquisitions, net of cash acquired.
The cash outflow from operating and financing activities for the payments of contingent consideration associated with the acquisitions of businesses.
Total cash consideration paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Total Cash Consideration For Acquisitions Net Of Cash Acquired
Business combination, net of cash acquired
Total contingent consideration payments for acquisitions
Payments Of Contingent Considerations For Acquisitions
Payment for contingent consideration liability, financing activities
Business Combination Consideration Transferred Liabilities Incurred
Goodwill acquired during the period
Goodwill Acquired During Period
Intangible assets acquired during the period
Finitelived Intangible Assets Acquired1
Percentage of ownership interest in joint venture.
Percentage of joint venture equity interest issued.
Diluted percentage of ownership interest in joint venture.
Diluted percentage of ownership interest on exercises of overallotment option in full.
Diluted percentage of ownership interest, description.
Percentage of controlling interest
Percentage Of Ownership Interest In Joint Venture
Percentage of shares issued in equity
Percentage Of Joint Venture Equity Interest Issued
Percentage of diluted ownership interest
Diluted Percentage Of Ownership Interest In Joint Venture
Percentage of diluted ownership interest, if underwriter exercises of overallotment option in full
Diluted Percentage Of Ownership Interest On Exercises Of Overallotment Option In Full
Percentage of diluted ownership interest, description
Diluted Percentage Of Ownership Interest Description
Non-cash gain on deconsolidation
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Transaction And Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax
Disposal group not discontinued operation number of business units sold.
Number of businesses disposed.
Number of business units sold
Disposal Group Not Discontinued Operation Number Of Business Units Sold
After tax net gain
Discontinued Operation Gain Loss On Disposal Of Discontinued Operation Net Of Tax
Number of businesses disposed
Number Of Businesses Disposed
Net proceeds from disposal of businesses
Proceeds From Divestiture Of Businesses
One-time loss on disposition
Gain Loss On Sale Of Business
Current
Current Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense Benefit
State
Current State And Local Tax Expense Benefit
Non-United States
Current Foreign Tax Expense Benefit
Total current
Current Income Tax Expense Benefit
Deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense Benefit
State
Deferred State And Local Income Tax Expense Benefit
Non-United States
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense Benefit
Total deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit
Total provision
Income tax.
Income tax.
Income Tax [Table]
Income Tax [Table]
Income Tax Authority
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
United States
Domestic Country [Member]
The group of designated tax departments of the governments that are entitled to levy and collect income taxes from the entity in or outside their countries of domicile.
United States Federal and Non-United States
U S Federal And Non U S [Member]
United States State
State And Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Tax Period
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period
Tax Period [Domain]
Earliest Tax Year
Earliest Tax Year [Member]
Latest Tax Year
Latest Tax Year [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Income Tax [Line Items]
U.S. Federal statutory rate (as percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation At Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
French business tax.
French Business Tax
French Business Tax [Member]
French CICE.
French CICE
French C I C E [Member]
Other.
Other
Other [Member]
Manpower switzerland and greater china.
Manpower Switzerland and Greater China
Manpower Switzerland And Greater China [Member]
Income tax based on statutory rate
Income Tax Reconciliation Income Tax Expense Benefit At Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Increase (decrease) resulting from:
Income Tax Reconciliation Other Reconciling Items [Abstract]
Non-United States tax rate difference:
Income Tax Reconciliation Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential
Repatriation of non-United States earnings
Income Tax Reconciliation Change In Repatriation Of Foreign Earnings
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
Income Tax Reconciliation State And Local Income Taxes
Change in valuation allowance
Income Tax Reconciliation Change In Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Income Tax Reconciliation Tax Credits
Foreign-Derived Intangible Income deduction
Income Tax Reconciliation Deductions
United States Tax Act and French tax reform
Tax Cutsand Jobs Actof2017and French Tax Reform Income Tax Expense Benefit
Goodwill impairment
Income Tax Reconciliation Nondeductible Expense Impairment Losses
Gain related to Manpower Switzerland and Greater China transactions
Income Tax Reconciliation Equity In Earnings Losses Of Unconsolidated Subsidiary
Other, net
Income Tax Reconciliation Other Adjustments
Gross amount of french business tax for which a deduction is allowed for french income tax purposes.
French business tax rate.
French business tax federal tax rate difference.
French business tax difference
French Business Tax Federal Tax Rate Difference [Member]
Income Tax Authority, Name
Income Tax Authority Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name
Income Tax Authority Name [Domain]
Germany
Federal Ministry Of Finance Germany [Member]
Netherlands
Tax And Customs Administration Netherlands [Member]
French business tax, gross
French Business Tax Gross
French business tax rate
French Business Tax Rate
Future Income Tax Benefits (Expense)
Components Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Abstract]
Accrued payroll taxes and insurance
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Compensation And Benefits Employee Benefits
Employee compensation payable
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Compensation And Benefits Employee Compensation
Pension and postretirement benefits
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Compensation And Benefits Postretirement Benefits
Intangible assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities Goodwill And Intangible Assets Intangible Assets
Repatriation of non-United States earnings
Deferred Tax Liabilities Undistributed Foreign Earnings
Loans denominated in foreign currencies
Deferred Tax Liabilities Foreign Intercompany Loans
Operating lease ROU assets
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Lease R O U Assets
Operating lease liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities Operating Lease Liabilities
Net operating losses
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards
Other
Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Other
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance
Total future tax benefits
Deferred Tax Assets Liabilities Net
Deferred tax asset
Deferred Tax Assets Net
Deferred tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Amount of unremitted earnings of non-United States subsidiaries that may be remitted to the United States.
Pretax income of non-United States operations
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Foreign
Unremitted earnings of non-United States subsidiaries that are considered to be permanently invested
Undistributed Earnings Of Foreign Subsidiaries
Unremitted earnings of non-United States subsidiaries that may be remitted
Unremitted Earnings Of Non U S Subsidiaries That May Be Remitted
Deferred tax liability, undistributed foreign earnings
Net operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
For net operating loss carryforwards expiring within twelve months of the balance sheet date.
For net operating loss carryforwards expiring within the second year following the balance sheet date.
For net operating loss carryforwards expiring within the third year following the balance sheet date.
For net operating loss carryforwards expiring within the fourth year following the balance sheet date.
For net operating loss carryforwards expiring within the fifth year following the balance sheet date.
For net operating loss carryforwards expiring after the fifth year following the balance sheet date.
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
2021
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration Within Twelve Months
2022
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiration In Two Years
2023
Net Operating Loss Carryforward Expiration Within Three Years
2024
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiring Within Four Years
2025
Net Operating Loss Carryforward Expiring Within Five Years
Thereafter
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards Expiring After Five Years
No expirations
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards Not Subject To Expiration
Total net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred tax asset on net operating losses
Valuation allowance, net operating losses
Operating Loss Carryforwards Valuation Allowance
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.
Gross unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Including Potential Interest And Penalties
Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Income Tax Penalties And Interest Expense
The gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from lapses of the applicable statutes of limitations and from settlements with taxing authorities.
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Excluding Amounts Pertaining To Examined Tax Returns Roll Forward
Gross unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Increases in prior year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases Resulting From Prior Period Tax Positions
Decreases in prior year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Decreases Resulting From Prior Period Tax Positions
Increases for current year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases Resulting From Current Period Tax Positions
Expiration of statute of limitations and audit settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reductions From Expiration Of Statute Of Limitations And Audit Settlements
Gross unrecognized tax benefits, end of year
Potential interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Income Tax Penalties And Interest Accrued
Balance, end of year
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]
Effect of dilutive securities - stock options
Non stock option awards.
Effect of other share-based awards
Non Stock Option Awards [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share Diluted [Line Items]
Net earnings available to common shareholders
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in millions):
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding [Abstract]
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)
Effect of dilutive securities
Incremental Common Shares Attributable To Share Based Payment Arrangements
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share By Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name
Antidilutive Securities Name [Domain]
Share-Based Awards
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Antidilutive securities excluded from the calculation of net earnings per share - diluted (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share Amount
Schedule Of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule Of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill Roll Forward
Balance at beginning of period
Goodwill allocated to business units sold/deconsolidated
Goodwill Written Off Related To Sale Of Business Unit
Impairment charge
Currency impact and other
Goodwill Other Increase Decrease
Balance at end of period
Information pertaining to Jefferson Wells.
Jefferson Wells
Jefferson Wells [Member]
Segment information pertaining to Right Management.
Right Management
Right Management [Member]
Other Reporting Units [Member]
Other Reporting Units
Other Reporting Units [Member]
Short-term borrowings
Short Term Borrowings
Weighted-average interest rates
Short Term Debt Weighted Average Interest Rate
Debt Instrument [Table]
Debt Instrument [Table]
Credit Facility
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility
Credit Facility [Domain]
Uncommitted credit lines
Uncommitted credit lines
Uncommittedcreditlines [Member]
Borrowing Capacity [Axis]
Borrowing Capacity
Borrowing Capacity [Axis]
[Domain] for Borrowing Capacity [Axis]
Borrowing Capacity
Borrowing Capacity [Domain]
First, Second, And Fourth Quarters [Member]
First, second, and fourth quarters
First Second And Fourth Quarters [Member]
Third Quarters [Member]
Third quarter
Third Quarters [Member]
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name
Debt Instrument Name [Domain]
Notes Due June 2026
Notes due June 2026
Notes Due June2026 [Member]
Notes Due June 2018 [Member]
Notes due June 2018
Notes Due June2018 [Member]
Notes Due September 2022 [Member]
Notes due September 2022
Notes Due September2022 [Member]
Five year credit agreement
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Hedging Designation
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as economic hedges
Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Stand-by letters of credit
Standby Letters Of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit lines, maximum borrowing capacity
Line Of Credit Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Credit lines, remaining borrowing capacity
Line Of Credit Facility Remaining Borrowing Capacity
€400 due September 2022
Other long-term debt not otherwise identified.
Other
Other Debt [Member]
Long-term debt
Long Term Debt
Less current maturities
Long Term Debt Current
Long-term debt
Long Term Debt Noncurrent
Principal amount
Debt Instrument Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Issuance Price, Percentage Of Principal Amount Sold
Interest rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Stated Percentage
Net proceeds
Proceeds From Issuance Of Debt
Discounted issue price (as a percent)
Debt Instrument Issuance Price Percentage Of Principal Amount Sold
Effective interest rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Effective Percentage
Credit agreement term
Debt Instrument Term
Outstanding letters of credit
Letters Of Credit Outstanding Amount
Credit facility, expiration date
Line Of Credit Facility Expiration Date1
Facility fee (as a percent)
Line Of Credit Facility Commitment Fee Percentage
Credit spread (as a percent)
Debt Instrument Basis Spread On Variable Rate1
Maximum debt to EBITDA ratio as per covenant terms.
Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio as per restrictive covenant terms.
Maximum debt-to-EBITDA ratio
Debt To Ebitda Ratio Maximum
Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Minimum
2022
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Next Twelve Months
2023
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year Two
2024
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year Three
2025
Long Term Debt Maturities Repayments Of Principal In Year Four
Defined benefit plan upon settlements pension lability.
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Axis]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
Non-United States Plans
Foreign Plan [Member]
United States Plans
Domestic Plan [Member]
United States Plans
UNITED STATES
Retirement Plan Type
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Pension Plan
Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Retirement Plan Tax Status
Retirement Plan Tax Status [Axis]
Retirement Plan Tax Status
Retirement Plan Tax Status [Domain]
Qualified Plan
Qualified Plan [Member]
Retiree health care plan
Defined Benefit Postretirement Health Coverage [Member]
Retirement Plan Name
Retirement Plan Name [Axis]
Retirement Plan Name
Retirement Plan Name [Domain]
Company Sponsored Plans [Member]
Company Sponsored Plans
Company Sponsored Plans [Member]
Statutory Plans [Member] [Member]
Statutory Plans
Statutory Plans Member [Member]
Contributions to pension plans
Pension Contributions
Settlement of lump sum payments
Defined Benefit Plan Settlements Plan Assets
Pension liability
Defined Benefit Plan Upon Settlements Pension Lability
Remaining plan assets in excess of pension liability
Defined Benefit Plan Pension Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Plan Assets Aggregate Fair Value Of Plan Assets
Pension liability
Change in Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan Change In Benefit Obligation Roll Forward
Benefit obligation, beginning of year
Defined Benefit Plan Benefit Obligation
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost
Acquisitions
Defined Benefit Plan Business Combinations And Acquisitions Benefit Obligation
Settlements
Defined Benefit Plan Benefit Obligation Payment For Settlement
Transfers
Defined Benefit Plan Divestitures Benefit Obligation
Actuarial (gain) loss
Defined Benefit Plan Actuarial Gain Loss
Plan participant contributions
Defined Benefit Plan Benefit Obligation Contributions By Plan Participant
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan Benefit Obligation Benefits Paid
Currency exchange rate changes
Defined Benefit Plan Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes Benefit Obligation
Benefit obligation, end of year
Defined benefit plan contributions, settlements and termination by employer.
Change in Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan Change In Fair Value Of Plan Assets Roll Forward
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan Actual Return On Plan Assets
Acquisitions
Defined Benefit Plan Business Combinations And Acquisitions Plan Assets
Settlements
Transfers
Defined Benefit Plan Assets Transferred To From Plan
Plan participant contributions
Defined Benefit Plan Plan Assets Contributions By Plan Participant
Company contributions
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions Settlements And Termination By Employer
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan Plan Assets Benefits Paid
Currency exchange rate changes
Defined Benefit Plan Plan Assets Foreign Currency Translation Gain Loss
Fair value of plan assets, end of year
Funded Status at End of Year
Defined Benefit Plan Funded Status Of Plan [Abstract]
Funded status, end of year
Defined Benefit Plan Funded Status Of Plan
Amounts Recognized
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized In Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Noncurrent assets
Defined Benefit Plan Assets For Plan Benefits Noncurrent
Current liabilities
Pension And Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans Current Liabilities
Noncurrent liabilities
Pension And Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans Liabilities Noncurrent
Net amount recognized
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized In Balance Sheet
Net loss
Defined Benefit Plan Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net Gains Losses After Tax
Prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net Prior Service Cost Credit After Tax
Total
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Defined Benefit Pension And Other Postretirement Plans Net Of Tax
Accumulated benefit obligation for plan
Defined Benefit Plan Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan Pension Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Plan Assets Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Plan assets
Defined benefit plan projected benefit obligation.
Projected benefit obligation for plans
Defined Benefit Plan Projected Benefit Obligation
Projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan Pension Plan With Projected Benefit Obligation In Excess Of Plan Assets Projected Benefit Obligation
Plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan Pension Plan With Projected Benefit Obligation In Excess Of Plan Assets Plan Assets
Defined benefit plan accumulated benefit obligation for plans that do not have plan assets.
Accumulated benefit obligation for plans that do not have plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan Accumulated Benefit Obligation For Plans That Do Not Have Plan Assets
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Expected return on assets
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Return On Plan Assets
Settlements
Defined Benefit Plan Recognized Net Gain Loss Due To Settlements1
Net loss
Defined Benefit Plan Amortization Of Gains Losses
Prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan Amortization Of Prior Service Cost Credit
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligation Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income/Loss
Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized In Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss (gain)
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Net Unamortized Gain Loss Arising During Period Before Tax
Prior service cost
Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plan Net Prior Service Cost Credit Arising During Period Before Tax
Amortization of net loss
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Reclassification Adjustment From A O C I Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans For Net Gain Loss Before Tax
Amortization of prior service cost
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Amortization Adjustment From A O C I Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans For Net Prior Service Cost Credit Before Tax
Total recognized in other comprehensive income/loss
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Adjustment Before Tax
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income/loss
Amount Recognized In Net Periodic Benefit Cost And Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan Weighted Average Assumptions Used In Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation Discount Rate
Rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation Rate Of Compensation Increase
Discount rate service cost.
Discount rate interest cost.
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan Weighted Average Assumptions Used In Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate - service cost
Discount Rate Service Cost
Discount rate - interest cost
Discount Rate Interest Cost
Expected long-term return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Expected Long Term Return On Assets
Rate of compensation increase
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Rate Of Compensation Increase
Interest crediting rates for cash balance plans
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Weighted Average Interest Crediting Rate
Defined benefit plan number of plans using guaranteed insurance contracts.
Number of foreign plans using guaranteed insurance contracts
Defined Benefit Plan Number Of Plans Using Guaranteed Insurance Contracts
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category
Defined Benefit Plan By Plan Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Cash and cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Cash And Cash Equivalents [Member]
Mutual funds
Mutual Fund [Member]
Common stock
Defined Benefit Plan Equity Securities Common Stock [Member]
Fixed income funds
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
This category includes ownership interest in annuity contract.
Annuity contract
Annuity Contract [Member]
Bonds
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
A contract promising a stated nominal interest rate over some specific time period, usually several years.
Guaranteed insurance contracts
Fixed Income Securities Guaranteed Insurance Contracts [Member]
Bank Loans [Member]
Bank loans
Bank Loans [Member]
This category includes ownership interest in insurance contracts.
Insurance contracts
Insurance Contract [Member]
Real estate funds
Real Estate Funds [Member]
Hedge funds
Hedge Funds [Member]
Other types of investments.
Other
Other Types Of Investments [Member]
Fair value of plan assets
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan Actual Return On Plan Assets Still Held
Purchases, sales and settlements, net
Defined Benefit Plan Purchases Sales And Settlements
Net loss recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Prior service cost (credit) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Discount rate used in measurement of benefit obligation (as a percent)
Discount rate used in measurement of net periodic benefit cost (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Discount Rate
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next fiscal year (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan Health Care Cost Trend Rate Assumed Next Fiscal Year
Ultimate health care cost trend rate (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate1
Estimated employer contribution to pension plans during next fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Employer Contributions Next Fiscal Year
The total amount of the aggregate benefits expected to be paid.
2021
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Next Twelve Months
2022
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Year Two
2023
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Year Three
2024
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Year Four
2025
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Year Five
2026–2029
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Total projected benefit payments
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Total
Total expense
Defined Contribution Plan Cost Recognized
Aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the assets and liabilities for significant deferred compensation arrangements. Represents currently earned compensation under compensation arrangements that is not actually paid until a later date.
Deferred compensation plans, asset and liability
Deferred Compensation Plans Asset Liability
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table]
Foreign currency translation
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Translation (loss) gain on derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $(34.9) and $(9.1), respectively
Accumulated Gain Loss Net Cash Flow Hedge Parent [Member]
Accumulated translation gain (loss) on intercompany loans.
Translation loss on long-term intercompany loans
Accumulated Translation Gain Loss On Intercompany Loans [Member]
Defined benefit pension plans and Retiree health care plan
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Defined benefit pension plans, net of income taxes of $(37.9) and $(30.9), respectively
Retiree health care plan, net of income taxes of $0.7 and $1.6, respectively
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, income taxes
Aoci Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Tax
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 expense
Interest Expense
Interest income
Interest Income
Foreign exchange loss
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain Loss Before Tax
Miscellaneous expenses (income), net
Nonoperating Income Expense
Interest and other expenses (income), net
Other non operating income expense.
Other Non Operating Income And Expenses.
Other Non Operating Income And Expenses [Table]
Other Non Operating Income And Expenses [Table]
Other Non Operating Income Expense [Line Items]
Other Non Operating Income Expense [Line Items]
Gain on disposition of remaining controlling interest
Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Designated as hedging instrument
Notes Due June 2026
Cross-currency swap
Currency Swap [Member]
Hedging Relationship
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss By Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash flow hedge
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term debt
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Net Investment Hedging
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
(Loss) Gain Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Derivative Excluded Component Increase Decrease After Adjustments And Tax Parent
Fixed annual interest rate
Interest and Other Expenses (Income), Net
Gain Recognized in OCI
Gain Reclassified from AOCL into Income
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss Reclassified From Accumulated O C I Into Income Effective Portion Net
Pre-tax derivative gains and losses included in AOCI to be reclassified into earnings over the next twelve months
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss Reclassification From Accumulated O C I To Income Estimated Net Amount To Be Transferred
Not designated as hedging instrument
Nondesignated [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Amount of Gain Recognized in Income
Derivative Gain Loss On Derivative Net
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]
Foreign currency forward contracts
Balance Sheet Location
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets [Member]
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Euro Notes
Long-term debt
Long Term Debt [Member]
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Assets
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset
Liabilities
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability
Operating lease expense
Operating Lease Cost
Short-term lease expense
Short Term Lease Cost
Variable lease expense
Variable Lease Cost
Total lease expense
Lease Cost
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities
Operating ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations
Operating Lease, Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Abstract]
Operating Leases
Operating Lease Assets And Liabilities Lessee [Abstract]
Operating lease ROU assets
Operating lease liabilities - current
Operating Lease Liability Current
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]
Operating Lease Liability Current Statement Of Financial Position Extensible List
Operating lease liabilities - long-term
Total operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease Liability
Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term [Abstract]
Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent [Abstract]
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Lease Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term [Abstract]
Operating leases
Operating Lease Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term1
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Lease Weighted Average Discount Rate Percent [Abstract]
Operating leases
Operating Lease Weighted Average Discount Rate Percent
Period Ending December 31, 2020
Operating Lease Liabilities Payments Due [Abstract]
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
Thereafter
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due After Year Five
Total future undiscounted lease payments
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due
Less imputed interest
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Undiscounted Excess Amount
Total operating lease liabilities
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Subsegments Consolidation Items
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Axis]
Subsegments Consolidation Items
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Domain]
Reportable subsegments
Reportable Subsegments [Member]
Segment Reconciling Items
Material Reconciling Items [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from Services
Operating Unit Profit (Loss)
Operating Unit Profit Loss
Corporate expenses
General And Administrative Expense
Intangible asset amortization expense
Interest and other (expenses) income, net
Reconciliation Of Revenue From Segments To Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation Of Revenue From Segments To Consolidated [Table]
Geographical
Statement Geographical [Axis]
Geographical
Segment Geographical [Domain]
United States Plans
France
FRANCE
Italy
ITALY
United Kingdom
UNITED KINGDOM
Total Foreign
Non Us [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Depreciation and Amortization Expense
Earnings from Equity Investments
Income Loss From Equity Method Investments
Total Assets
Equity Investments
Addition to long-lived assets.
Long-Lived Assets
Noncurrent Assets
Additions to Long-Lived Assets
Addition To Long Lived Assets
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingency Nature
Loss Contingencies By Nature Of Contingency [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature
Loss Contingency Nature [Domain]
Guarantees
Guarantee Obligations [Member]
Stand-by letters of credit
Financial Standby Letter Of Credit [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency
Loss Contingency Estimate Of Possible Loss
Gross profit
Operating profit (loss)
Net earnings (loss)
Net earnings (loss) per share - basic
Net earnings (loss) per share - diluted
Restructuring cost per common share, diluted.
Goodwill impairment and related charges.
Goodwill and related tax and other charges per common share diluted.
Gain on disposition of previously held equity interest per common share diluted.
Goodwill impairment related tax charges.
Restructuring costs net of tax.
Gain on disposition of previously held controlling interest per common share diluted.
Defined benefit plan recognized net gain (loss) due to settlements net of tax.
Capitalized computer software impairments net of tax.
Gain (Loss) on sale of business net of tax.
Discrete valuation allowance.
Pension settlement expenses per common share diluted.
Capitalized computer software impairments per common share diluted.
Gain (loss) on sale of business per common share diluted.
Discrete valuation allowance per common share diluted.
Goodwill and related tax charges per common share diluted.
Quarterly financial information disclosure.
Quarterly financial information disclosure.
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Table]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Table]
Provision for income taxes.
Provision for Income Taxes
Provision For Income Taxes [Member]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Line Items]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Line Items]
Restructuring costs
Restructuring Costs
Restructuring costs, net of tax
Restructuring Costs Net Of Tax
Pension settlement expenses, net of tax
Defined Benefit Plan Recognized Net Gain Loss Due To Settlements Net Of Tax
Defined Benefit Plan, Sponsor Location [Extensible List]
Defined Benefit Plan Sponsor Location Extensible List
Restructuring costs per diluted share (in dollars per share)
Restructuring Cost Per Common Share Diluted
Goodwill impairment and related charges
Goodwill Impairment And Related Charges
Goodwill impairment, related tax charges
Goodwill Impairment Related Tax Charges
Software impairment charge
Capitalized Computer Software Impairments1
Software impairment charge, net of tax
Capitalized Computer Software Impairments Net Of Tax
Loss on disposition of subsidiaries, net of tax
Gain Loss On Sale Of Business Net Of Tax
Discrete valuation allowance
Discrete Valuation Allowance
Gain on disposition of previously held equity interest
Gain on disposition of previously held controlling interest
Goodwill and related tax and other charges per diluted share (in dollars per share)
Goodwill And Related Tax And Other Charges Per Common Share Diluted
Goodwill and related tax charges per diluted share (in dollars per share)
Goodwill And Related Tax Charges Per Common Share Diluted
Pension settlement expenses per diluted share (in dollars per share)
Pension Settlement Expenses Per Common Share Diluted
Software impairment charge per diluted share (in dollars per share)
Capitalized Computer Software Impairments Per Common Share Diluted
Loss on disposition of subsidiaries per diluted share (in dollars per share)
Gain Loss On Sale Of Business Per Common Share Diluted
Discrete valuation allowance per diluted share (in dollars per share)
Discrete Valuation Allowance Per Common Share Diluted
Gain on disposition of previously held equity interest per diluted share (in dollars per share)
Gain On Disposition Of Previously Held Equity Interest Per Common Share Diluted
Gain on disposition of previously held controlling interest per diluted share (in dollars per share)
Gain On Disposition Of Previously Held Controlling Interest Per Common Share Diluted
Amount of decrease in the allowances and reserves, which consist of the valuation and qualifying accounts that are either netted against the cost of an asset or that reflect a liability established to represent expected future costs, from charges to accounts other than costs and expenses.
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Movement In Valuation Allowances And Reserves Roll Forward
Balance at Beginning of Year
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Balance
Provisions Charged to Earnings
Write-Offs
Translation Adjustments
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Adjustments
Reclassifications and other, additions
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Charged To Other Accounts
Reclassifications and other, deductions
Valuation Allowances And Reserves Deductions For Charges To Other Accounts
Balance at End of Year