Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Netherlands
Netherlands Subsegment [Member]
Netherlands subsegment.
Assets
Derivative Asset, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, before Offset
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset, Total
FRANCE
France
Income tax examination year under examination
Income Tax Examination, Year under Examination
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Table]
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Translation loss on long-term intercompany loans, net of income taxes of $0.0 and $19.1, respectively
Loss on Long-Term Purchase Commitment [Member]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Gross
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill), Total
Reportable segments member.
Reportable Segments [Member]
Reportable Segments
Fair Value Measurement
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Reporting Unit
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed accrued liabilities.
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Acquisitions and Dispositions
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Accumulated amortization on intangible assets
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Americas
Americas Segment [Member]
Americas Segment [Member]
Carrying values
Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill, Total
Balance, December 31, 2021
Balance, September 30, 2022
Operating lease ROU assets
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Other Assets:
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Repurchases of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Foreign currency translation
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Less imputed interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Goodwill Impairment
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Operating lease liabilities - long-term
Long-term operating lease liability
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Long-term operating lease liability
Business combination assets acquired and liabilities assumed accrued payroll taxes and insurance.
Business Combination Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Accrued Payroll Taxes And Insurance
Accrued payroll taxes and insurance
Subsegments
Subsegments [Domain]
Change in accounting principle, accounting standards update, immaterial effect
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Immaterial Effect [true false]
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Payments
Business Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Restructuring costs
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Charges, Total
Staffing and Interim
Staffingand Interim [Member]
Staffing and Interim [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Other Southern Europe
Other Southern Europe Reportable Segment [Member]
Segment information related to the Southern Europe segment excluding France and Italy reportable segments.
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets, Total
Balance, beginning of period (in shares)
Balance, end of period (in shares)
Shares, Issued
ASU - Income Taxes
Accounting Standards Update 2019-12 [Member]
Hedging Relationship
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Product and Service
Product and Service [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Useful life
Customer relationship intangible asset
Corporate tax rate
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate tax rate.
Leases
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Effect of dilutive securities - stock options
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture, Total
Issuances under equity plans (in shares)
Shares Issued, Shares, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Operating leases
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Tax Period
Tax Period [Axis]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net, Total
(Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCI into Income
Goodwill, accumulated impairment loss
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Fair Values Derivatives Balance Sheet Location By Derivative Contract Type By Hedging Designation [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Acquired interests [Member]
Acquired interests [Member]
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in millions)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Change in accounting principle, accounting standards update, adopted
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Adopted [true false]
Discount Rates
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member]
Indefinite-lived:
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Income Statement [Abstract]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Axis]
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Discount Rate
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Discount Rate Table Text Block
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Discount Rate Table Text Block
United Kingdom
United Kingdom Subsegment [Member]
United Kingdom subsegment.
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other
Other long-term liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
Reportable segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Non-cash operating activity:
Non Cash Operating Activity [Abstract]
Non-cash operating activity.
Income tax expense on defined benefit pension plans and retiree health care plan
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
2026
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Business Acquisition, Acquiree
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Fair value measured on a recurring basis
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Interest Expense, Total
Balance, March 31, 2023
Balance, December 31, 2022
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Tradenames
Trade Names [Member]
Short-term lease expense
Short-Term Lease, Cost
Euro notes due in 2027 member.
Euro Notes Due In 2027 [Member]
Euro Notes Due In 2027
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Treasury stock at cost (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Treasury Stock, Shares, Total
Treasury Stock, Shares, Beginning Balance
Treasury Stock, Shares, Ending Balance
Jefferson Wells
Jefferson Wells [Member]
Information pertaining to Jefferson Wells.
Long Term Other Assets
Long term other assets.
Other assets
Effect of Forward Contracts not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Table Text Block]
Operating leases
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Business combination assets acquired and liabilities assumed value added taxes payable.
Business Combination Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Value Added Taxes Payable
Value added taxes payable
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Total
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Accounts payable
Accounts payable
Shares remaining authorized for repurchase (in shares)
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign Exchange Forward
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Hedging Relationship
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Reporting Unit
Reporting Unit [Domain]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring reserve
Reserve will be paid by end of period
Balance, beginning of period
Balance, end of period
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring Reserve, Total
Euro Notes
Euro-denominated notes
Eurodenominated Notes [Member]
An obligation resulting from borrowing money.
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Foreign, Percent
Effective tax rate
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Northern Europe
Northern Europe [Member]
Segment information pertaining to Northern Europe.
Total intangible assets
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Gross
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Total
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Beginning Balance
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Ending Balance
Other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities, Total
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic
Weighted average shares - basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic, Total
City Area Code
City Area Code
Repayments of revolving debt facility
Repayments of revolving debt facility
Repayments of revolving debt facility
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Latest Tax Year
Latest Tax Year [Member]
Reportable subsegments
Reportable Subsegments [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Schedule of Interest and Other Expenses Net
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
LIBOR
LIBOR [Member]
LIBOR
Restricted Stock Units
Restricted Stock [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Total benefit cost (credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Weighted-average per share fair value, options (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Indefinite-lived, accumulated impairment loss
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill Impaired Accumulated Impairment Loss
The accumulated impairment losses related to indefinite-lived intangible assets (excluding goodwill) as of the balance sheet date.
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Data
Dividends Payable, Date Declared
Dividend declared date
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year One
Estimated amortization expense, 2023
Net change in short-term borrowings
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-Term Debt
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt, Total
Statistical Measurement
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Total
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Ending Balance
Estimated amortization expense, 2028
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, after Year Five
Effect of Net Investment Hedges on AOCI
Schedule of Net Investment Hedges in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Related Party [Axis]
Total assets
Assets
Debt instrument credit agreement, description
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description
Derivative Contract
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed current liabilities employee compensation payable.
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Current Liabilities Employee Compensation Payable
Employee compensation payable
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Total
Net earnings (loss) per share - diluted
Retirement Plan Type
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts Receivable [Policy Text Block]
APME
Apme [Member]
Segment information pertaining to APME.
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Lease Weighted Average Discount Rate Percent [Abstract]
Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent [Abstract]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Subsegments Consolidation Items
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Domain]
Cost of services
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Cost of Goods and Services Sold, Total
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Defined benefit pension plans, net of income tax benefit of $(0.0) and $(20.4), respectively
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Pension Plan [Member]
Five year credit agreement
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition, Total
Share-based compensation expense
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Effect of dilutive securities
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-Based Payment Arrangements
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements, Total
Total operating lease liabilities
Total operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, after Year Five
Franchise [Member]
Franchise fees
Net proceeds
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Retirement Plans
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]
Discounted issue price (as a percent)
Debt Instrument Issuance Price Percentage Of Principal Amount Sold
Debt Instrument, Issuance Price, Percentage Of Principal Amount Sold
Geographical [Domain]
Statistical Measurement
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Intercompany CHF note [Member]
Intercompany CHF note [Member]
Intercompany CHF note
Remaining plan assets in excess of pension liability
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets, Plan Assets
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accounting policies.
Components of Lease Expense and Other Information
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Right Management
Right Management [Member]
Segment information pertaining to Right Management.
Long-term debt
Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Total
Business Combinations
Business Combinations [Member]
Business Combination
Sweden Subsegment.
Sweden Subsegment [Member]
Sweden
Other Reporting Units
Other Reporting Units [Member]
Other Reporting Units [Member]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Antidilutive Securities
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Proceeds, Issuance of Shares, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Including Option Exercised
Proceeds, Issuance of Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Including Option Exercised, Total
Proceeds from share-based awards
Credit lines, maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Subsegments
Subsegments [Axis]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Estimated amortization expense, remainder of 2022
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Total assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Franchise revenue
Total Franchise Revenue
Revenues generated by franchise offices.
Credit Facility [Domain]
Fair Value Hedge [member]
Fair Value Hedge [member]
Fair Value Hedge
Forecasted IT contract payment.
Forecasted IT Contract Payment
Forecasted IT contract payment
Not designated as hedging instrument
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted
Weighted average shares - diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Schedule Of Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Deferred compensation plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Total
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Beginning Balance
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount, Ending Balance
Fair Value Disclosure Item Amounts [Default]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member] [Default]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Forward agreement maturity date
Derivative, Maturity Date
Total other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Adjustments on derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $(2.8) and $6.6, respectively
Derivatives used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax, Period Increase (Decrease)
Derivatives used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax, Period Increase (Decrease), Total
United States
United States Subsegment [Member]
United States Subsegment [Member]
Total shareholders’ equity
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Balance, beginning of period
Balance, end of period
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Repayments of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-Term Debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Total
Non-Controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Income Tax [Table]
Income Tax [Table]
Income tax.
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
ASU - Equity Method Investments
Accounting Standards Update Equity Method Investments [Member]
Accounting standards update equity method investments.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Share Repurchase Program
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Recent Accounting Standards
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Text Block]
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued, Total
Balance Sheet Location
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign currency forward contracts
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Change in accounting principle, accounting standards update, adoption date
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Adoption Date
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Goodwill from Acquisition for income tax purposes
Loss on sales of a subsidiary
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Stock in Subsidiary
Non-cash loss on sale of a subsidiary
Total contingent consideration payments for acquisitions
Payments Of Contingent Considerations For Acquisitions
The cash outflow from operating and financing activities for the payments of contingent consideration associated with the acquisitions of businesses.
Outcome-Based Solutions and Consulting
Outcome Based Solutionsand Consulting [Member]
Outcome-Based Solutions and Consulting [Member]
Earliest Tax Year
Earliest Tax Year [Member]
Carrying value
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Measurement In Put Revenue Growth
Measurement In put Revenue Growth [Member]
Measurement In put Revenue Growth [Member]
Cash consideration paid
SEC Schedule, 12-04, Cash Dividends Paid to Registrant, Unconsolidated Subsidiaries
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension liability
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Settlement and Curtailment Gain (Loss), after Tax
Pension settlement related to a U.S. plan, net of income taxes of $3.9 for 2020
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Prior service cost (credit)
Impact of Changes in Fair Values of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges on OCI, AOCI and Earnings
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Operating Income (Loss)
Operating profit
Interest rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
French
Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry, France [Member]
Total other liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Related Party [Domain]
Capital in excess of par value
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock, Beginning Balance
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock, Ending Balance
Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense by Fiscal Year [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Southern Europe
Southern Europe [Member]
Segment information pertaining to Southern Europe.
Derivatives Notes Repay
Derivatives Notes Repay
Derivatives notes repay.
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 Subject To Amortization
Intangible assets subject to amortization, customer relationship
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Severance Costs
Severance costs
Other Liabilities:
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Working capital adjustments
Working capital adjustments
Working capital adjustments
COVID-19
C O V I D Nineteen Policy Policy [Text Block]
COVID Nineteen Policy.
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Currency impact
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Currency impact
Americas [Member]
Interest income
Interest Income
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.
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivative, Excluded Component, Increase (Decrease), after Adjustments and Tax, Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivative, Excluded Component, Increase (Decrease), after Adjustments and Tax, Parent, Total
Deferred Stock Units
Deferred Stock [Member]
Stock units that are deferred.
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Shareholders' Equity
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Beginning Balance
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Ending Balance
Carrying value, intangible assets
Total ManpowerGroup shareholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Ending Balance
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Income Statement Location
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 125,000,000 shares, issued 00 and 118,028,009 shares, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Common Stock, Value, Issued, Total
Common Stock, Value, Issued, Beginning Balance
Common Stock, Value, Issued, Ending Balance
Consolidation Items
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Total
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Beginning Balance
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit), Ending Balance
Non-Controlling Interests
Equity Components [Axis]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
Forward agreement gain/loss
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net, Total
Accounting Standards Update
Accounting Standards Update [Domain]
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits, Total
Leases [Abstract]
Deferred revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability
Contract with Customer, Liability, Total
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Principal amount to repay against proceeds from notes
Principal amount to repay
Principal amount to repay
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Property and Equipment:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Dividends Payable, Date of Record
Dividend record date
Retirement Plan Type
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
August 2019 Authorization
August Two Thousand Nineteen Authorization [Member]
August 2019 authorization.
CANADA
Canada
Period Ending March 31, 2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid [Abstract]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Terminal Value Revenue Growth Rate
Measurement Input, Long-Term Revenue Growth Rate [Member]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Weighted-average per share fair value, non-options (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Nonoperating Income (Expense), Total
Miscellaneous income, net
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 [Table Text Block]
Retiree health care plan, net of income taxes of $0.0 and $1.9, respectively
Retiree Health Care Plan
Postretirement Health Coverage [Member]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Total
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Total cash consideration paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Total Cash Consideration For Acquisitions Net Of Cash Acquired
Total cash consideration for acquisitions, net of cash acquired.
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Total
Tax Period
Tax Period [Domain]
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $0.0 and $109.3, respectively
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current, Total
Schedule of Estimated Fair Values and Carrying Values of Goodwill
Schedule of Estimated Fair Values and Carrying Values of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Estimated Fair Values and Carrying Values of Goodwill.
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other
Productsand Services Other [Member]
Products and Services, Other [Member]
Net (gain) loss
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, Total
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information
Assets And Liabilities Lessee Table [Text Block]
Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Table Text Block]
Operating lease liabilities - current
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Selling And Administrative Expenses Excluding Goodwill Impairment Charges
Selling And Administrative Expenses Excluding Goodwill Impairment Charges
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Canada Subsegment.
Canada Subsegment [Member]
Canada
Credit facility, expiration date
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date
Other Non Operating Income And Expenses [Table]
Other Non Operating Income And Expenses [Table]
Other Non Operating Income And Expenses.
working capital and cash [Member]
working capital and cash [Member]
Interest and other expenses, net
Net earnings, net of tax, attributable to noncontrolling interests
Interest and other expenses, net
Interest and other expenses, net
Interest And Other Non Operating Expenses
Sum of interest income and expense, foreign exchange gains and losses and other miscellaneous non-operating income and expenses.
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Total cost of shares repurchased
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Beginning Balance
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Ending Balance
Shares authorized to be repurchased (in shares)
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Net Earnings Per Share
Reacquired franchise rights
Reacquired Franchise Rights [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.
Share-based compensation
Share-based compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense, Total
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Net property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Beginning Balance
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Ending Balance
Award Type
Award Type [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Shares Issued, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Shares Issued, Value, Share-based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture, Total
Issuances under equity plans
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Abstract]
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross, Total
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Forward agreement notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Consideration received from share-based awards
Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction
Value added taxes payable
Sales and Excise Tax Payable, Current
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree health care plan, net of income taxes of $0.1 for both periods
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Equity Component
Equity Component [Domain]
Revenue
Revenues from services
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax, Total
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Earnings before income taxes
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Translation adjustments of long-term intercompany loans
Adjustment for Long-Term Intercompany Transactions, Net of Tax
Adjustment for Long-term Intercompany Transactions, Net of Tax, Total
2027
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Geographical [Axis]
Unrealized adjustment on interest rate swap
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Financial Liability, Fair Value Option, Unrealized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax
Derivative Instrument, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, Effective Portion, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income
Document Type
Document Type
Interest Paid
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
August 2018 Authorization
August Two Thousand Eighteen Authorization [Member]
August 2018 authorization.
United States
United States Plans
UNITED STATES
Share Repurchase Program
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Short-term Borrowings And Current Maturities Of Long-term Debt [Member]
Short-term Borrowings And Current Maturities Of Long-term Debt [Member]
Short-term Borrowings And Current Maturities Of Long-term Debt
Interest and Other Expenses, Net
Interest And Other Income Expenses Net [Text Block]
The entire disclosure for interest income and expense, foreign exchange gains and losses and other miscellaneous non-operating income and expenses.
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
France
France Subsegment [Member]
France Subsegment [Member]
Cross-currency swap
Currency Swap [Member]
Euro Notes due in 2026
Euro Notes due in 2026 [Member]
Euro Notes due in 2026
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Northern Europe and APME
Northern Europe and APME.
Northern Europe and APME [Member]
Number of businesses disposed
Number Of Businesses Disposed
Number of businesses disposed.
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Forward agreement interest rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Derivative, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Effective interest rate (as a percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Percentage of goodwill over fair value of reporting unit
Percentage Of Goodwill Over Fair Value Of Reporting Unit
Percentage of goodwill over fair value of reporting unit.
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other comprehensive gain (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Services transferred at a point in time
Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Cash consideration for acquisitions
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Operating lease expense
Operating Lease, Cost
Draw on revolving credit facility
Draw on revolving credit facility
Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Notes Due June 2026
Notes Due June2026 [Member]
Notes Due June 2026
Recent Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounting Policies [Table]
Accounting Policies [Table]
Accounting policies.
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Accounts receivable
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Proceeds from long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-Term Debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt, Total
Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Minimum
Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio as per restrictive covenant terms.
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable And Accrued Temp Payroll
Accounts payable and accrued temp payroll.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Income tax expense on translation adjustments on derivative instruments
Derivatives used in Net Investment Hedge, Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income Tax Authority, Name
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Common stock, issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued, Total
Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Hedging Designation
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Schedule of Changes in Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Authority, Name
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Schedule of Fair Value Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Schedule of fair value hedges instruments
Segments
Segments [Domain]
Weighted-average per share value, options and non-options (in dollars per share)
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options And Non Option Instruments Grants In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Instruments, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Reduction in business tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Percent
Leases
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Accounting Standards Update
Accounting Standards Update [Axis]
Other Costs
Other Restructuring Costs
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued Liabilities, Current, Total
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument
ManpowerGroup shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Foreign exchange loss
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax, Total
Other Americas
Other Americas Reportable Segment [Member]
Segment information related to the Americas excluding the United States reportable segment.
Other
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Segments
Segments [Axis]
Employee compensation payable
Accrued Salaries Current And Accrued Vacation Current
Accrued salaries current and accrued vacation current.
Intangible asset amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total
Award Type
Award Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Income tax.
Contributions to retiree health care plan
Payment for Other Postretirement Benefits
Total future undiscounted lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Translation adjustments
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable Translation Adjustments
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable translation adjustments.
Translation adjustments
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Costs paid
Payments for restructuring reserve
Payments for Restructuring
Reportable Geographical Components [Member]
Reportable Geographical Components Member
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax.
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Beginning Balance
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment, Ending Balance
Hedging Designation
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Provisions charged to earnings
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease)
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Period Increase (Decrease), Total
Measurement Frequency
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Italy
Italy Subsegment [Member]
Italy Subsegment [Member]
Consolidation Items
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Lease Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term [Abstract]
Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation Plans
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Income Tax Credits and Adjustments
income tax adjustments
Corporate expenses
General and Administrative Expense
General and Administrative Expense, Total
Goodwill impairment charges
Measurement Input Type
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Total lease expense
Lease, Cost
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities
Operating ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Settlement of lump sum payments
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Payment for Settlement
Operating Leases
Operating Lease Assets And Liabilities Lessee [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Assets And Liabilities, Lessee [Abstract]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Write-offs
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff
Effect of other share-based awards
Non Stock Option Awards [Member]
Non stock option awards.
Designated as hedging instrument
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type
Effective income tax rate (as percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent, Total
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
August Two Thousand Twenty One Authorization.
August Two Thousand Twenty One Authorization [Member]
August 2021 Authorization
Schedule Of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Land, buildings, leasehold improvements and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Total
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Beginning Balance
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross, Ending Balance
Acquisitions
Acquisitions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Summary of Rollforward of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Financing Receivable, Current, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Operating unit profit
Operating Unit Profit Loss
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.
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Accrued liabilities
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Intercompany Eliminations
Shares Granted and Weighted Average Fair Value Per Share
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Activity [Table Text Block]
Finite-lived:
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
2024
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Provision for doubtful accounts
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Noncontrolling interest transactions
Noncontrolling Interest Transactions
Noncontrolling Interest Transactions
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
U.S. Federal statutory rate (as percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, income taxes
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Tax
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Calculations of Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Basic and Diluted
Long-term debt
Long-Term Debt [Member]
Interest And Other Income Expenses Net
Interest And Other Income Expenses Net [Member]
Interest and other (income) expenses, net.
Interest and Other Expenses , Net
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Forward Starting Interest Swap
Gain on interest rate swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Income Tax Examination, Penalties Expense
Gross recognized tax benefits
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Number of shares granted, options (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent, Total
Other share-based award transactions
Other Share Based Award Transactions Net
Other share based award transactions net.
Income Statement Location
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Selling and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Repurchases of common stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Other Assets:
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]
Debt Instrument, Name
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $0.0 and $468.3, respectively
Net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Schedule of Goodwill Balances by Reporting Unit
Goodwill Balances By Reporting Unit Table [Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of goodwill balances by reporting unit.
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Preliminary Allocation of Assets and Liabilities
2025
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic, Total
Net earnings (loss) per share - basic
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Dividend declared per share
Translation loss on long-term intercompany loans
Accumulated Translation Gain Loss On Intercompany Loans [Member]
Accumulated translation gain (loss) on intercompany loans.
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Domain]
Proceeds from Sales of Business, Affiliate and Productive Assets
Proceeds from the sales of subsidiaries and property and equipment
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Treasury stock at cost, 00 and 67,468,433 shares, respectively
Treasury stock at cost, 00 and 67,468,433 shares, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Treasury Stock, Value, Total
Treasury Stock, Value, Beginning Balance
Treasury Stock, Value, Ending Balance
Principal amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Share-Based Awards
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Member]
Gross unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Including Potential Interest And Penalties
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.
Net Investment Hedging
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule Of Restructuring And Related Costs [Table]
Notes due September 2022
Notes Due September2022 [Member]
Notes Due September 2022 [Member]
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt
Debt, Current
Debt, Current, Total
Income taxes paid, net
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Income Taxes Paid, Net, Total
Antidilutive Securities, Name
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders
Net earnings
Total shares granted, options and non-options (in shares)
Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options And Non Option Instruments Grants In Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options and Non-Option Instruments, Grants in Period
Total shares granted, options and non-options (in shares)
Dividends
Dividends, Common Stock, Total
Dividends, Common Stock
Dividends
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Four
Estimated amortization expense, 2026
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Two
Estimated amortization expense, 2024
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Data
Permanent Recruitment
Permanent Recruitment [Member]
Permanent Recruitment [Member]
Line of credit facility fee (Annual)
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Amount
Changes in Carrying Value of Goodwill by Reportable Segment
Estimated fair value and Carrying Values of Goodwill by Reportable Segment
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Measurement Frequency
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Subsegments Consolidation Items
Subsegments Consolidation Items [Axis]
Restructuring Costs
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Cover [Abstract]
Product and Service
Product and Service [Domain]
Services transferred over time
Transferred over Time [Member]
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Measurement Basis
Measurement Basis [Axis]
2028
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Five
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Diluted By Common Class [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Non-cash impairment charge loss
Goodwill impairment charge
Goodwill impairment charge
Estimated employer contribution to pension plans during remainder of current fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Current Liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Other Non Operating Income Expense [Line Items]
Other Non Operating Income Expense [Line Items]
Other non operating income expense.
Other
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Cost (Credit)
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid
Dividend payable date
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Net cash inflow
Netherlands
NETHERLANDS
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Defined benefit pension plans and Retiree health care plan
Credit spread basis point
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Liabilities
Derivative Liability, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, before Offset
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability, Total
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, authorized 25,000,000 shares, none issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Outstanding
Terminal Value OUP Margin
Measurement Input Operating Unit Profit [Member]
Measurement input operating unit profit.
Accrued payroll taxes and insurance
Accrued Payroll Taxes, Current
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Five
Estimated amortization expense, 2027
Contributions to pension plans
Payment for Pension Benefits
Ettain Group [Member]
Ettain Group [Member]
Discount rate for goodwill impairment test (as a percent)
Alternative Investment, Measurement Input
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Three
Estimated amortization expense, 2025
Common stock, authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Settlement loss
Pension settlement loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Gain (Loss) Due to Settlement
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net of income taxes (benefit) of $(0.0) and $(5.3), respectively
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
Selling and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Selling and administrative expenses
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Performance Share Units
Performance Shares [Member]
Carrying value of long-term debt
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure
Accumulated Amortization
Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization Excluding Goodwill Total
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization (Excluding Goodwill), Total.
Balance Sheet Location
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Maximum debt-to-EBITDA ratio
Debt To Ebitda Ratio Maximum
Maximum debt to EBITDA ratio as per covenant terms.
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets, Total
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Cash flow hedge
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Shares repurchased (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Credit agreement term
Debt Instrument, Term
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Other lease expense
Variable Lease, Cost
Number of shares granted, non-options (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Derivative Instrument
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Notes due June 2027
Notes Due June Two Thousand Twenty Seven [Member]
Notes Due June Two Thousand Twenty Seven [Member]
Estimate of fair value measurement
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Class Of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
UNITED KINGDOM
United Kingdom
Euro Notes Due in 2022
Euro Notes Due in 2022 [Member]
Euro notes due in 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive securities excluded from the calculation of net earnings (loss) per share - diluted (in shares)
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Expected return on assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets