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Reorganization Costs
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Reorganization Costs [Abstract]  
Reorganization Costs
(5) Reorganization Costs

We recorded net reorganization costs of $1.6 and $2.5 in the first half of 2011 and 2010, respectively, in Selling and Administrative Expenses, related to severances and office closures and consolidations in several countries. These expenses are net of reversals resulting mainly from larger-than-estimated cost savings from subleasing and lease buyouts as well as lower-than-expected severance costs. During the first half of 2011, we also made payments of $16.1 out of our reorganization reserve. We expect a majority of the remaining $19.7 reserve will be paid in 2011.

Changes in the reorganization reserve by reportable segment and Corporate are shown below. This presentation reflects the realignment of our segments. See Note 14 for further information.
 
   
Americas(1)
  
Southern Europe(2)
  
Northern Europe
  
APME
  
Right Management
  
Corporate
  
Total
 
Balance, January 1, 2011
 $7.4  $5.6  $5.0  $0.7  $14.4  $1.1  $34.2 
Severance costs, net
  -   0.9   0.8   0.3   0.1   -   2.1 
Office closure costs, net
  -   0.2   -   -   (0.7 )  -   (0.5 )
Costs paid or utilized
  (3.2 )  (2.2 )  (2.1 )  -   (7.5 )  (1.1 )  (16.1 )
Balance, June 30, 2011
 $4.2  $4.5  $3.7  $1.0  $6.3  $-  $19.7 

(1)    Balances were related to the United States.
(2)    Balance related to France was $5.6 as of January 1, 2011. During the first six months of 2011, France recorded office closure costs of $0.1 and paid/utilized $1.8, leaving a $3.9 liability as of June 30, 2011. Italy had no liability as of January 1, 2011 but recorded severance costs of $0.9 in the first six months of 2011 and paid out $0.4, leaving a $0.5 liability as of June 30, 2011.