Entity Central Index Key
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization (Excluding Goodwill), Total.
Amount of lessee's undiscounted obligation for lease payments for operating lease, due in sixth fiscal year following latest fiscal year.
Amount of lessee's undiscounted obligation for lease payments for operating lease, due after sixth fiscal year following latest fiscal year.
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.
Sum of interest income and expense, foreign exchange gains and losses and other miscellaneous non-operating income and expenses.
Cover [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Title of 12(b) Security
Security12b Title
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
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 Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation State Country Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Other assets noncurrent excluding property plant and equipment.
Other assets noncurrent excluding property plant and equipment.
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 $115.3 and $115.7 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 Excluding Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Goodwill
Goodwill
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $380.2 and $367.7 respectively
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill
Operating lease right-of-use asset
Operating Lease Right Of Use Asset
Other assets
Other Assets Noncurrent
Total other assets
Other Assets Noncurrent Excluding Property Plant And Equipment
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
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
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
ManpowerGroup shareholders' equity
Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 25,000,000 shares, none issued
Preferred Stock Value Outstanding
Common stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 125,000,000 shares, issued 117,177,349 and 116,795,899 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, 57,939,712 and 56,044,485 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
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 charge
Selling And Administrative Expenses Excluding Goodwill Impairment Charges
Goodwill impairment charge
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 (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share Basic
Net earnings per share - diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share Diluted
Weighted average shares - basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Of Shares Outstanding Basic
Weighted average shares - diluted (in shares)
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 loss:
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Period Increase Decrease [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Net Of Tax
Translation adjustments on derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $9.6, $1.7, $11.6 and $7.5, 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 5)
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 of 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 $0.1, $0.0, $0.2 and $0.1, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Adjustment Net Of Tax
Total other comprehensive 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 Loss Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Tax
Non-cash gain on disposition of previously held controlling interest.
Noncash lease cost.
Other share based award transactions net.
Payment of miscellaneous, net.
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 lease expense
Noncash Lease Cost
Non-cash goodwill impairment charge
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes And Tax Credits
Provision for doubtful accounts
Provision For Doubtful Accounts
Share-based compensation
Share Based Compensation
Changes 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 and 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
Proceeds From Issuance Of Shares Under Incentive And Share Based Compensation Plans Including Stock Options
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
Miscellaneous, net
Payment Of Miscellaneous Net
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 period
Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest paid
Interest Paid Net
Income taxes paid, net
Income Taxes Paid Net
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
Other noncontrolling interest acquired.
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Non-Controlling Interests
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
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Non-Controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [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
Unrealized gain reclassified due to new accounting guidance on investments
Cumulative Effect Of New Accounting Principle In Period Of Adoption
Net earnings
Net Income Loss
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
Other Noncontrolling Interest Acquired
Other Noncontrolling Interest Acquired
Balance, end of period
Balance, end of period (in shares)
Other
Stock Issued During Period Value Other
Other (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period Shares Other
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Accounting Changes And Error Corrections [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements And Changes In Accounting Principles [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]
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Costs
Restructuring And Related Activities Disclosure [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 and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement Plans
Pension And Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity
Stockholders Equity Note Disclosure [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 and Fair Value Measurements
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]
Basis of Presentation
Basis Of Accounting Policy Policy [Text Block]
Leases
Lessee Leases 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]
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation Of Revenue Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Preliminary Allocation of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule Of Business Acquisitions By Acquisition [Text Block]
Summary of Consolidated Unaudited Proforma Historical Net Revenues from Services
Business Acquisition Pro Forma Information [Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in Restructuring Reserve
Schedule Of Restructuring And Related Costs [Text Block]
Calculations of Net Earnings Per Share - Basic and Diluted
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Schedule Of Intangible Assets And Goodwill 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.
Goodwill Balances By Reporting Unit Table Text Block
Goodwill Balances By Reporting Unit Table [Text Block]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Schedule Of Net Benefit Costs 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 AOCI
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 Other Comprehensive Income AOCI 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]
Maturities of Operating Leases Accounted for Under ASC 840
Schedule Of Future Minimum Rental Payments For Operating Leases Table [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Data
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Text Block]
Net proceeds from sale of payroll tax credits.
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Asset Class
Fair Value By Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation By Asset Class [Domain]
Goodwill
Goodwill [Member]
Measurement Input Type
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Measurement Input Discount Rate
Measurement Input Discount Rate [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]
Germany subsegment.
Germany
Germany Subsegment [Member]
Segment information pertaining to APME.
APME
Apme [Member]
New Zealand subsegment.
New Zealand
New Zealand Subsegment [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Net proceeds from sale of tax credits
Net Proceeds From Sale Of Payroll Tax Credits
Impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets
Impairment Of Intangible Assets Indefinitelived Excluding Goodwill
Discount rate for goodwill impairment test (as a percent)
Alternative Investment Measurement Input
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Table]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements
Adjustments For New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption
Type Of Adoption [Member]
ASU No. 2016-02
Accounting Standards Update201602 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Total lease liability
Operating Lease Liability
Deferred revenue
Contract With Customer Liability
Revenue recognized related to amounts reported as deferred revenue at prior year end
Contract With Customer Liability Revenue Recognized
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Table]
Americas Segment [Member]
Americas
Americas Segment [Member]
Segment information pertaining to Southern Europe.
Southern Europe
Southern Europe [Member]
Segment information pertaining to Right Management.
Right Management
Right Management [Member]
Product and Service
Product Or Service [Axis]
Product and Service
Products And Services [Domain]
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]
United States Subsegment [Member]
United States
United States Subsegment [Member]
Segment information related to the Americas excluding the United States reportable segment.
Other Americas
Other Americas Reportable Segment [Member]
France Subsegment [Member]
France
France Subsegment [Member]
Italy Subsegment [Member]
Italy
Italy Subsegment [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]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue
Share-based compensation expense
Consideration received from share-based awards
Sale Of Stock Consideration Received On Transaction
Business combination settlements of net debt and net working capital adjustments.
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]
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]
Excluding Manpower Switzerland and Experis AG.
Excluding Manpower Switzerland and Experis AG
Excluding Manpower Switzerland And Experis A G [Member]
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]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage interest acquired
Business Acquisition Percentage Of Voting Interests Acquired
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
Settlements of net debt and net working capital adjustments
Business Combination Settlements Of Net Debt And Net Working Capital Adjustments
Business combination non cash gain on disposition of previously held equity interest.
Aggregate of consideration paid and fair value of previously held equity interest
Business Combination Consideration Transferred Including Equity Interest In Acquiree Held Prior To Combination1
Business combination, net of cash acquired
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
Intangible asset amortized useful life
Finite Lived Intangible Asset Useful Life
Net revenues from services since the acquisition
Business Combination Pro Forma Information Revenue Of Acquiree Since Acquisition Date Actual
Net revenues from services
Business Acquisitions Pro Forma Revenue
The cash outflow from operating and financing activities for the payments of contingent consideration associated with the acquisitions of businesses.
Payment for contingent consideration liability, financing activities
Business Combination Consideration Transferred Liabilities Incurred
Payments of contingent consideration for acquisitions
Payments Of Contingent Considerations For Acquisitions
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
Net restructuring costs
Restructuring Charges
Costs paid, utilized or transferred out
Payments For Restructuring
Balance, 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]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period
Severance costs
Severance Costs1
Office closure costs and other
Business Exit Costs1
Costs paid, utilized or transferred out
Restructuring reserve transferred to current operating lease liabilities
Restructuring reserve
Restructuring reserve transferred to current operating lease liabilities
Restructuring Reserve Transferred To Current Operating Lease Liabilities
Effective income tax rate (as percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Continuing Operations
U.S. Federal statutory rate (as percent)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation At Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate
Gross unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Diluted By Common Class [Table]
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share Diluted By Common Class [Table]
Award Type
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type
Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award Award Type And Plan Name [Domain]
Effect of dilutive securities - stock options
Employee Stock Option [Member]
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 Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule Of Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Other
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
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
Goodwill, accumulated impairment loss
Goodwill Impaired Accumulated Impairment Loss
The accumulated impairment losses related to indefinite-lived intangible assets (excluding goodwill) as of the balance sheet date.
Indefinite-lived, accumulated impairment loss
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill Impaired Accumulated Impairment Loss
Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense by Fiscal Year [Abstract]
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
Estimated amortization expense, remainder of 2019
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Remainder Of Fiscal Year
Estimated amortization expense, 2020
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Two
Estimated amortization expense, 2021
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Three
Estimated amortization expense, 2022
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Four
Estimated amortization expense, 2023
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense Year Five
Estimated amortization expense, 2024
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense After Year Five
Schedule Of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule Of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill Roll Forward
Balance, December 31, 2018
Goodwill acquired
Goodwill Acquired During Period
Goodwill allocated to business units sold
Goodwill Written Off Related To Sale Of Business Unit
Impairment charge
Currency and other impacts
Goodwill Other Increase Decrease
Balance, September 30, 2019
Information pertaining to Jefferson Wells.
Jefferson Wells
Jefferson Wells [Member]
Impairment charges
Other Reporting Units [Member]
Other Reporting Units
Other Reporting Units [Member]
Netherlands subsegment.
Netherlands
Netherlands Subsegment [Member]
United Kingdom subsegment.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom Subsegment [Member]
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Retirement Plan Type
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Pension Plans Defined Benefit [Member]
Retiree Health Care Plan
Defined Benefit Postretirement Health Coverage [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan Interest Cost
Net loss
Defined Benefit Plan Amortization Of Gains Losses
Expected return on assets
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Return On Plan Assets
Other
Defined Benefit Plan Other Costs
Prior service credit
Defined Benefit Plan Amortization Of Prior Service Cost Credit
Total benefit cost (credit)
Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Contributions to pension plans
Pension Contributions
Contributions to retiree health care plan
Other Postretirement Benefits Payments
Estimated employer contribution to pension plans during remainder of current fiscal year
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Employer Contributions Remainder Of Fiscal Year
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Table]
Foreign currency translation
Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member]
Translation gain (loss) on derivative instruments, net of income taxes of $(10.9) and $(12.9), respectively
Accumulated Net Gain Loss From Designated Or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [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 $(23.0) and $(23.2), respectively
Retiree health care plan, net of income taxes of $1.9 and $2.0 for 2019 and 2018, respectively
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Total shareholders' equity
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, income taxes
Aoci Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest Tax
Class Of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class Of Treasury Stock [Table]
Share Repurchase Program
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Common stock repurchase 2019 authorization.
Common Stock Repurchase 2019 Authorization
Common Stock Repurchase2019 Authorization [Member]
Common Stock Repurchase 2018 Authorization
Common Stock Repurchase 2018 Authorization
Common Stock Repurchase2018 Authorization [Member]
Common Stock Repurchase 2016 Authorization
2016 Authorization
Common Stock Repurchase2016 Authorization [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity Class Of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Dividends declared (in dollars per share)
Common Stock Dividends Per Share Declared
Dividends paid date
Dividend Payable Date To Be Paid Day Month And Year
Dividends record date
Dividends Payable Date Of Record Day Month And Year
Shares authorized to be repurchased (in shares)
Stock Repurchase Program Number Of Shares Authorized To Be Repurchased
Shares repurchased during period (in shares)
Treasury Stock Shares Acquired
Total cost of shares repurchased
Shares remaining authorized for repurchase (in shares)
Stock Repurchase Program Remaining Number Of Shares Authorized To Be Repurchased
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 (income) expense, 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 Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Line Items]
Other Non Operating Income Expense [Line Items]
Gain on acquisition of remaining controlling interest
Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Hedging Designation
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as hedging instrument
Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name
Debt Instrument Name [Domain]
Notes Due September 2022 [Member]
Notes due September 2022
Notes Due September2022 [Member]
Notes Due June 2026
Notes Due June 2026
Notes Due June2026 [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]
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]
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]
Fair value
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]
Level 2 Inputs
Fair Value Inputs Level2 [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]
Level 1 Inputs
Fair Value Inputs Level1 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term debt
Debt Instrument Face Amount
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Net Investment Hedging
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Derivative Excluded Component Increase Decrease After Adjustments And Tax Parent
Fixed annual interest rate
Debt Instrument Interest Rate Stated Percentage
Gain Recognized in OCI
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss Reclassified From Accumulated O C I Into Income Effective Portion Net
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
Fair value of long-term debt
Carrying value of long-term debt
Notes Payable Fair Value Disclosure
Deferred compensation plan assets
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term
Lessee Lease Description [Table]
Lessee Lease Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Remaining lease terms
Lessee Operating Lease Remaining Lease Term
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 Lease Payments
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 liabilities - long-term
Total operating lease liabilities
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 September 30, 2019
Operating Lease Liabilities Payments Due [Abstract]
2019 (excluding the nine months ended September 30, 2019)
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Remainder Of Fiscal Year
2020
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Two
2021
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Three
2022
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Four
2023
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Five
2024
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due Year Six
Thereafter
Lessee Operating Lease Liability Payments Due After Year Six
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
Period Ending December 31, 2018
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract]
2019
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Current
2020
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Two Years
2021
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Three Years
2022
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Four Years
2023
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
Total minimum lease payments
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Segment [Table]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating unit profit
Operating Unit Profit Loss
Corporate expenses
General And Administrative Expense
Goodwill impairment charge
Intangible asset amortization expense
Amortization Of Intangible Assets
Interest and other (expenses) income, net
Revenues generated by franchise offices.
Franchise
Franchise [Member]
Operating unit profit (loss).
OPU
Operating Unit Profit Loss [Member]
Franchise revenue
Total Franchise Revenue
Non-cash gain on deconsolidation
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Litigation Case
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case
Litigation Case Type [Domain]
7S.
7S
A7 S Group Gmb H [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Additional consideration sought from the seller of 7S
Loss Contingency Damages Sought Value