Amendment Flag
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Period End Date
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Entity by Location [Axis]
Location [Domain]
Document Type
Award Type [Axis]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $118.6 and $118.0, respectively
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Accrued liabilities
Foreign currency translation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Unrealized gain on investments, net of income taxes of $1.6 and $3.9, respectively
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Capital in excess of par value
Capital in Excess of Par Value [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additions to Long-Lived Assets
Translation adjustments of long-term intercompany loans
Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain]
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Excess income tax benefit recognized related to share-based compensation awards
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Share-based compensation expense
Advertising expenses
ADVERTISING COSTS
Other reporting units [Member]
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Amortization expense related to intangibles
Intangible asset amortization expense
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Acquired Intangible Assets
Antidilutive securities excluded from the calculation of Net Earnings Per Share (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, by Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Total assets measured at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Current Assets
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Total other assets
Assets, Noncurrent
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Total assets
Total Assets
Other Assets
Other Assets:
Available-for-sale investments market value
Swiss franchise realized losses
Swiss franchise realized gains
Building [Member]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Goodwill
Business Acquisition, Purchase Price Allocation, Goodwill Amount
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Assumed liabilities
Acquisition date
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Intangible assets
Assets acquired, net of goodwill, related intangible assets and cash
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Net capitalized software
Amortization expense related to the capitalized software costs
Carrying Amount [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Share Repurchase Programs [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Share Repurchase Programs, Year [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Contingencies [Abstract]
Common Stock [Member]
Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 125,000,000 shares, issued 112,014,673 and 109,543,492 shares, respectively
Common stock, issued (in shares)
Dividends declared (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common stock, authorized (in shares)
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)
Retirement and Deferred Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Future Income Tax Benefits / (Expense) [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Computer Equipment [Member]
Capitalized Software [Member]
BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
Corporate [Member]
Corporate [Member]
Fixed Income Securities, Corporate Bonds [Member]
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Cost of services
RESTRUCTURING COSTS
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block]
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current [Abstract]
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Total current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Non-United States
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Customer Relationships [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt [Abstract]
Credit spread (in hundredths)
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Principal amount (Euros in millions)
Effective interest rate (in hundredths)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Maturity date
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt
Interest rate (in hundredths)
No expirations
Federal
Deferred [Abstract]
Deferred income taxes
Non-United States
Total deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total current future income tax benefits (expense)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Total future tax benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Current tax asset
Future income tax benefits
State
Deferred revenue - non-current
Total noncurrent future income tax benefits (expense)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred revenue - current
Net operating losses
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Other
Accrued payroll taxes and insurance
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits
Employee compensation payable
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Compensation
Noncurrent tax asset
Pension and postretirement benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Postretirement Benefits
Unremitted earnings of non-U.S subsidiaries
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Noncurrent tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Axis]
Intangible assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Table]
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized [Line Items]
Current tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current
Deferred tax liability, undistributed foreign earnings
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Name of Temporary Difference [Domain]
Actual return on plan assets
Total
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), after Tax
Change in Plan Assets [Roll forward]
Net amount recognized
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Accumulated benefit obligation for plans that have plan assets
Rate of compensation increase (in hundredths)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Prior service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Transfers into Level 3
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
Retiree Health Care Plan, Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan [Roll forward]
Rate of compensation increase (in hundredths)
Net loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Net Gains (Losses), after Tax
Estimated prior service cost / (credit) that will be amortized from AOCI into net periodic benefit cost during next fiscal year
Effect of 1% decrease on total of service and interest cost components
Actuarial (gain) loss
Estimated employer contributions [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions [Abstract]
Estimated net loss that will be amortized from AOCI into net periodic benefit cost during next fiscal year
2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income / Loss [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Estimated employer contribution to pension plans during next fiscal year
Expected long-term return on plan assets (in hundredths)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
Company contributions
Discount rate (in hundredths)
Curtailment and settlement
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments
Amounts Recognized [Abstract]
Effect of 1% decrease on benefit obligation
2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments
Discount rate (in hundredths)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Prior service cost / (credit)
2014
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
Net loss (gain)
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan participant contributions
Benefit obligation, end of year
Benefit obligation, beginning of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
2019-2023
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Transfers
Defined Benefit Plan, Divestitures, Benefit Obligation
Weighted-average assumptions used in measurement of benefit obligation [Abstract]
Projected benefit payment estimates [Abstract
Funded Status at End of Year [Abstract]
Expected return on assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next fiscal year (in hundredths)
Year that health care cost trend rate reaches ultimate trend rate
Effect of 1% increase on total of service and interest cost components
Currency exchange rate changes
Plans with projected benefit obligation in excess of fair value of plan assets [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Axis]
Projected benefit obligation
Percentage investment of plan assets (in hundredths)
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Weighted-average assumptions used in measurement of net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Deferred compensation plan assets
Fair value of plan assets
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year
Fair value of plan assets, end of year
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Effect of one-percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates [Abstract]
Service cost
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Defined Contribution Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans[Abstract]
Funded status, end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Total expense for employer match and profit sharing contributions
Plan amendment
Currency exchange rate changes
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)
Retiree drug subsidy reimbursement
Plan assets
Effect of 1% increase on benefit obligation
Components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in Other Comprehensive Income / Loss [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Accumulated benefit obligation
Plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets
Ultimate health care cost trend rate (in hundredths)
Noncurrent assets
Purchases, sales and settlements, net
Unrealized loss
Defined Benefit Plan by Plan Asset Categories [Axis]
Depreciation and amortization
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Gain associated with forward contracts included in interest and other expenses
Derivative Instruments, Gain Recognized in Income
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Technology [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Plans
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Share-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Dividends
Dividends, Common Stock
Net Earnings Per Share - Basic [Abstract]
Net earnings per share - diluted (in dollars per share)
Net earnings per share - diluted (in dollars per share)
Net Earnings Per Share - Diluted [Abstract]
Net earnings per share - basic (in dollars per share)
Net earnings per share - basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Net Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Net Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
U.S. Federal statutory rate (in hundredths)
Total unrecognized compensation cost, weighted-average period for recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Stock Options [Member]
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, Report Line [Domain]
Income tax benefit recognized related to share-based compensation
Total unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures
Revenues from services
Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries
Carrying value of equity method investments
Equity Investments
Ownership interest to qualify for equity method, maximum (in hundredths)
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Securities [Member]
Share Repurchase Programs [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis]
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Fair Value [Member]
Excess tax benefit on exercise of share-based awards
Excess Tax Benefit (Tax Deficiency) from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities
Fair Value by Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Discount rate for goodwill impairment test (in hundredths)
Recurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value, Measurements, Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Non-recurring Basis [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value, Disclosure Item Amounts [Domain]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping, Disclosure Item Amounts [Axis]
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Fair Value Measurements Using Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Financial Standby Letter of Credit [Member]
Weighted-average useful lives (in years)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Future amortization expense [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Accumulated amortization on intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-lived [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Non-United States Plans [Member]
Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign Currency Contract, Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Foreign exchange losses
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Franchise fees
Franchise Agreements [Member]
Franchise Rights [Member]
Revenues by geographical region
Goodwill
Goodwill, Net
Goodwill, beginning of period
Goodwill, end of period
Goodwill
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Currency and other impacts
Goodwill, Other Changes
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill acquired
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill [Abstract]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill and other intangible assets [Abstract]
Goodwill [Abstract]
Accumulated goodwill impairment loss
Accumulated impairment loss
Gross profit
Gross profit
Guarantees [Member]
Guarantee Obligations [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Unremitted earnings from equity method investments
Pretax income of non-U.S operations
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Earnings before income taxes
Earnings from Equity Investments
Income Tax Provision [Abstract]
Total provision
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax based on statutory rate
Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]
Change in valuation reserve
Non-United States tax rate difference
Income taxes paid, net
Repatriation of non-United States earnings
Increase (decrease) resulting from [Abstract]
Income Tax Reconciliation, Other Reconciling Items [Abstract]
State income taxes, net of Federal benefit
INCOME TAXES
Other, net
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Change in operating assets and liabilities, excluding the impact of acquisitions:
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Other liabilities
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $247.9 and $213.2, respectively
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Interest expense
Interest paid
CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE FOR INTERNAL USE
Investments in Foreign Subsidiaries and Foreign Corporate Joint Ventures that are Essentially Permanent in Duration [Member]
Outstanding letters of credit
Land [Member]
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Leases [Abstract]
Leases
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]
Legal costs
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Total other liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Current Liabilities
Other Liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Uncommitted credit lines, maximum borrowing capacity
Facility fee (in hundredths)
Covenant terms
Revolving Credit Agreement [Abstract]
Expiration date
Uncommitted credit lines, remaining borrowing capacity
Line of credit facility date entered
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Uncommitted credit lines, current borrowing capacity after limitations
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Covenant compliance
Portion which may be used for the issuance of stand-by letters of credit
Long-term debt
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
2015
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2014
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Less: current maturities
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term debt, non-current
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies by Nature of Contingency [Axis]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Guarantee contracts and stand-by letters of credit
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
MARKETABLE SECURITIES
Marketable securities [Abstract]
Advertising costs [Abstract]
Debt Maturities [Abstract]
Maximum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Ownership interest in our Swiss franchise (in hundredths)
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Long-Lived Assets
Long-Lived Assets
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Euro-denominated notes
Number of countries and territories in which the Company operates
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates
Thereafter
Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases [Abstract]
Corporate expenses
Operating Expenses
Rental expense [Abstract]
Total net operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Rental expense for all operating leases
Valuation allowance, net operating losses
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance
Operating profit
Operating profit
Operating Income (Loss)
2016
2015
2014
2017
2018
Total minimum lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree health care plan, net of income taxes of $5.2, $(4.3) and $(4.8), respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax
Other [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Income tax expense (benefit) on defined benefit pension plans and retiree health care plan
Net (gain) loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Amortization of prior service cost
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Amortization, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax
Prior service credit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost Arising During Period, before Tax
Amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income / Loss, net of tax [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Income tax expense (benefit) on unrealized gain (loss) on investments
Amortization of net (loss) gain
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax
Unrealized (loss) gain on investments, net of income taxes of $(2.3), $1.1 and $0.0, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Miscellaneous expenses, net
Other long-term liabilities
Interest and Other Expenses [Abstract]
Retiree Health Care Plan [Member]
Other Assets [Member]
Share-based awards [Member]
Repurchases of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Total cash consideration paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Dividends paid
Total dividend paid
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]
Retirement And Deferred Compensation Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Current liabilities
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities
Noncurrent liabilities
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, authorized 25,000,000 shares, none issued
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Net change in short-term borrowings
Proceeds from Notes Payable
Proceeds from long-term debt
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment
Proceeds from share-based awards
Net earnings
Net earnings available to common shareholders
Net earnings
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property and equipment [Abstract]
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Net property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land, buildings, leasehold improvements and equipment
Property and equipment, gross
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment by Type [Axis]
Provision for doubtful accounts
Quarterly Data (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Quarterly Data (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Real Estate Funds [Member]
Net proceeds from sale of tax credits
Unrecognized tax benefits [Roll forward]
Segment information - Depreciation and Amortization Expense, Earnings from Equity Investment, Total Assets, Equity Investments, Long-Lived Assets and Additions to Long-Lived Assets
Reconciliation of Other Significant Reconciling Items from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Repayments of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Correction of Error [Member]
Restricted Stock Unit [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restructuring costs [Abstract]
Restructuring costs
Costs paid or utilized
Restructuring Reserve, Settled with Cash
Restructuring reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period
Balance, end of year
Restructuring Reserve
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
REVENUES AND RECEIVABLES
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
$600M Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Purchase price (in hundredths)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price of Common Stock, Percent
Options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Options exercisable, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Aggregate intrinsic value, Exercisable, end of period
Weighted average remaining contractual term, Vested or expected to vest, end of period (in years)
Expected term
Weighted average remaining contractual term, Exercisable, end of period (in years)
Weighted average remaining contractual term, Outstanding, end of period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options outstanding, weighted-average remaining contractual life
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Consideration received from share-based awards
Value added taxes payable
Revenues from services
Revenues from services
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Provision for Income Taxes
Fair value of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis
Stock option activity
Components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in Other Comprehensive Loss (Income)
Plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of fair value of plan assets
Interest and Other Expenses
Assumptions used to estimate fair value of share awards
Changes in fair value of insurance contract
Net Earnings Per Share
Goodwill and intangible assets
Number, exercise prices and weighted-average remaining life of antidilutive awards
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Future minimum payments under noncancelable operating leases
Quarterly data
Components of Future Income Tax Benefits (Expense)
Plans with projected benefit obligation in excess of fair value of plan assets
Effect of one-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Restricted stock activity
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Weighted-average assumptions used in measurement of benefit obligation and net periodic benefit cost
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Projected future benefit payments
Long-lived assets by geographical region
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block]
Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs, by Report Line [Axis]
Reconciliation of changes in benefit obligations and fair value of plan assets and funded status of plans
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Goodwill by reportable segment and Corporate
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Options outstanding and exercisable
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Revenues by geographical region
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Short-Term Borrowings
Changes in restructuring costs by segment
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Segment information - Revenues from Services, Operating Unit Profit (Loss)
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment Data [Abstract]
Segment Data
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Reportable Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Requisite service period (in years)
Fair value of options vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Total Fair Value
Restricted stock activity [Roll forward]
Share-based compensation
Share-based compensation expense (benefit)
Share-based Compensation
Weighted average price per share, Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Weighted average price per share, Unvested, end of period (in dollars per share)
Weighted average price per share, Unvested, beginning of period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based payment award vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unvested, beginning of period (in shares)
Unvested, end of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Weighted average remaining contractual term, Unvested, end of period (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms
Weighted average price per share, Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Value of common stock acquired (price per share)
Share Price
Weighted average exercise price, Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Weighted average exercise price, Exercised (in dollars per share)
Weighted average exercise price, Expired or cancelled (in dollars per share)
Average risk-free interest rate (in hundredths)
Expected volatility (in hundredths)
Expected dividend yield (in hundredths)
Weighted average price per share, Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted (in dollars per share)
Aggregate intrinsic value, Exercised
Exercisable, end of period (in shares)
Stock option activity [Roll forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Assumptions used to estimate fair value [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Granted (in shares)
Expired or cancelled (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Options outstanding and exercisable [Abstract]
Options exercisable, shares (in shares)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Vested or expected to vest, end of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Weighted average exercise price, Outstanding, beginning of period (in dollars per share)
Weighted average exercise price, Outstanding, end of period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Aggregate intrinsic value, Outstanding, end of period
Options outstanding, shares (in shares)
Exercise price range, lower range limit (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Weighted average exercise price, Exercisable, end of period (in dollars per share)
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Award Type [Domain]
Weighted average exercise price, Vested or expected to vest, end of period (in dollars per share)
Exercise price range, upper range limit (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Balance (in shares)
Balance (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Short-term borrowings
Short-term Debt
Short-Term Debt [Abstract]
Weighted-average interest rates (in hundredths)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
U.S. State [Member]
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Statement [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Statement [Line Items]
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS [Abstract]
Business Segments [Axis]
Statement, Equity Components [Axis]
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Abstract]
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract]
Statement, Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Share Repurchase Programs, by Year [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Shares authorized to be repurchased (in shares)
Issuances under equity plans, including tax benefits (in shares)
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Issuances under equity plans, including tax benefits
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Shareholders Equity
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Other
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Total shareholders' equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Balance
Balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Net investment hedges [Abstract]
Net Operating Loss Carryforwards
Unrecognized Tax Benefit Activity
Deferred Tax Liability [Abstract]
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Trade Names [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS
Translation adjustments on net investment hedge, net of income taxes of $(5.4), $(4.8), $7.9, respectively
Translation loss on net investment hedge, net of income taxes of $(36.7) and $(31.3), respectively
Income tax expense (benefit) on translation adjustments on net investment hedge
Derivatives used in Net Investment Hedge, Tax Benefit (Expense)
Total cost of shares repurchased
Treasury stock at cost, 32,658,685 and 32,896,063 shares, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Shares repurchased (in shares)
Treasury stock at cost (in shares)
Treasury Stock [Member]
Repurchases of common stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
United States Plans [Member]
United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Unrealized loss from economic hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives
Potential interest and penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense
Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits
Increases for current year tax positions
Gross unrecognized tax benefits, end of year
Gross unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Increases in prior year tax positions
Decreases in prior year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decreases Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Amount of unrecognized tax benefit that would affect the effective tax rate, if recognized
USE OF ESTIMATES
SEC Schedule, Article 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Translation Adjustments
Bad debt expense
Provisions Charged to Earnings
Balance at Beginning of Year
Balance at End of Year
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Write-offs of accounts receivable
Write-Offs
Reclassifications and Other
Schedule II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Weighted average shares - basic (in shares)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average shares - diluted (in shares)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
France [Member]
United Kingdom [Member]
Italy [Member]
Norway [Member]
United States [Member]
United States [Member]
Income Taxes, Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table]
Presentation of deferred tax assets and liabilities on a current or noncurrent basis.
Deferred Taxes, by Classification [Axis]
Presentation of deferred tax assets and liabilities on a current or noncurrent basis.
Deferred Taxes, by Classification [Domain]
The noncurrent portion of the aggregate tax effects as of the balance sheet date of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws.
Noncurrent [Member]
The current portion of the aggregate tax effects as of the balance sheet date of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws.
Current [Member]
Income Taxes, Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Line Items]
The gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from lapses of the applicable statutes of limitations and from settlements with taxing authorities.
Unrecognized tax benefits, reductions from expiration of statute of limitations and audit settlements
Expiration of statute of limitations and audit settlements
The gross amount of unrecognized tax benefits pertaining to uncertain tax positions taken in tax returns including potential interest and penalties as of the balance sheet date.
Unrecognized tax benefits including potential interest and penalties
Balance, end of year
Amount of income tax benefit included in non-United States tax rate difference related to the CICE payroll tax credits because it is tax-free for French tax purposes.
Income tax benefit related to the CICE payroll tax credit
Income tax benefit related to the CICE payroll tax credit
Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Abstract]
Tax benefits recognized relating to unrecognized tax benefits.
Tax benefits relating to unrecognized tax benefits
Expirations of Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Abstract]
For net operating loss carryforwards expiring within the fourth year following the balance sheet date.
Net operating loss carryforwards expiring within four years
2017
For net operating loss carryforwards expiring within the second year following the balance sheet date.
Net operating loss carryforwards expiration in two years
2015
For net operating loss carryforwards expiring within the fifth year following the balance sheet date.
Net operating loss carryforward expiring within five years
2018
For net operating loss carryforwards expiring after the fifth year following the balance sheet date.
Net operating loss carryforwards expiring after five years
Thereafter
For net operating loss carryforwards expiring within twelve months of the balance sheet date.
Net operating loss carryforwards expiration within twelve months
2014
The group of designated tax departments of the governments that are entitled to levy and collect income taxes from the entity in or outside their countries of domicile.
U S Federal and Non U S [Member]
U.S. Federal and Non-U.S. [Member]
For net operating loss carryforwards expiring within the third year following the balance sheet date.
Net operating loss carryforward expiration within three years
2016
The cumulative amount of the temporary difference for which a deferred tax liability has been provided because of the comprehensive recognition of deferred taxes.
Unremitted earnings of non U.S. subsidiaries that may be remitted
Sum of interest income and expense, foreign exchange gains and losses and other miscellaneous non-operating income and expenses.
Interest And Other Nonoperating Expenses
Interest and other expenses
Interest and other expenses
Interest and other expenses
The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, including all other general and administrative expenses but excluding goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges.
Selling And Administrative Expenses Excluding Goodwill And Intangible Asset Impairment Charges
Selling and administrative expenses
Information pertaining to acquisition of Damilo Group a French firm specializing in IT design solutions.
Damilo Group [Member]
Information pertaining to acquisition of Proservia SA.
Proservia Sa [Member]
Proservia SA [Member]
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors and temporary employees for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).
Accounts Payable And Accrued Temp Payroll
Accounts payable
Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for statutory payroll taxes withheld from, and perquisites provided to, employees pertaining to services received from them, including entity's matching share of FICA taxes and contributions to the state and federal unemployment insurance programs. Excludes pension and other postretirement benefits. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities.
Accrued Payroll Taxes And Employee Benefits Current
Accrued payroll taxes and insurance
Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of the obligations incurred through that date and payable for 1) permanent employees' services provided and 2) unused vacation time owed to employees based on the entity's vacation benefit given to its employees. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).
Accrued Salaries Current And Accrued Vacation Current
Employee compensation payable
The amount of adjustments to net income (loss) resulting from the assumption that dilutive convertible securities were converted. This amount excludes adjustments related to stock options.
Dilutive Securities Effect On Basic Earnings Per Share Other Awards
Effect of other share-based awards (in shares)
Additional shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS as a result of the potentially dilutive effect of stock options using the treasury stock method.
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Stock Options
Effect of dilutive securities - stock options (in shares)
Refers to exercise prices for awards excluded from the calculation of net earnings per share.
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Exercise price
Exercise price range (in dollars per share)
Refers to weighted average remaining contractual term for awards excluded from the calculation of net earnings per share.
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Weighted average remaining life
Weighted-average remaining life
The total cash inflow (outflow) associated with share-based award transactions not individually reported.
Proceeds From Payments For Other Share Based Award Transactions Net
Other share-based transactions, net
Tabular disclosure of threshold, target and outstanding award levels for each outstanding grant of performance share units.
Performance share units detail by grant year [Table Text Block]
Performance share units detail by grant year
Grant date of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants Date
Grant Date
Stock units that are deferred.
Deferred Stock [Member]
The allocation (or location) of expense to (in) selling and administrative expense.
Selling and Administrative Expense [Member]
Pertinent data describing and reflecting required disclosures pertaining to an equity-based compensation arrangement, by award level.
Schedule of Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award Award Level [Axis]
The weight of the implied volatility based on the exchange traded options for the Company's common stock used in the fair value assumptions of the stock options granted.
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Implied Volatility Stock Options Weight
Implied volatility based on exchange traded options for Company's common stock, weight (in hundredths)
Performance Share Units [Abstract]
Performance Share Units Detail [Abstract]
Number of shares under an equity-based award plan, other than a stock option plan, that were forfeited during the reporting period.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Forfeited In Period1
Units Forfeited in 2013 (at Target Award level)
Payout percentage on vesting dates of performance awards.
Award Payout Percentage
Award payout percentage (in hundredths)
Award payout percentage of performance target
Award Payout Percentage of Performance Target
Award payout percentage of performance target (in hundredths)
Number of shares under an equity-based award plan, other than a stock option plan, that were issued during the reporting period.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Issued In Period
Shares Issued in 2013
Number of shares under an equity-based award plan, other than a stock option plan, that are subject to holding.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Subject To Holding
Shares Subject to Holding Period as of December 31, 2013
Award levels for each outstanding grant.
Award Level
Award Level (in shares)
Vesting dates over which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of performance condition.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Vesting Date
Vesting Date(s)
Maximum term required for the restrictions to lapse on restricted stock.
Term for restrictions to lapse
Grant date of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grant Date
Grant Date
Represents the period over which Operating Profit Margin performance will be measured in order to determine award levels in relation to performance share units granted.
Performance period
Performance term considered in granting performance share units.
Performance period range
Stock option expiration period from the date of grant.
Expiration period
Equity-based compensation award levels.
Share based Compensation Arrangements by Share based Payment Award Award Level [Domain]
In the event the performance criteria exceeds the target performance level, an additional number of shares, up to the Outstanding Award level, may be granted.
Outstanding Award [Member]
In the event the performance criteria falls below the target performance level, a reduced number of shares, as low as the Threshold Award level, may be granted.
Threshold Award [Member]
In the event the performance criteria meets the target performance level, the number of shares, up to the Target Award level, may be granted.
Target Award [Member]
Deferred stock units issued to non-employee directors for compensation for board service.
Board Service [Member]
Stock options outstanding and exercisable with exercise price range of $26 to $34 per share.
Range One [Member]
Exercise Price $27 - $34 [Member]
Stock options outstanding and exercisable with exercise price range of $35 to $44 per share.
Range Two [Member]
Exercise Price $35 - $44 [Member]
Stock options outstanding and exercisable with exercise price range of $56 to $93 per share.
Range Four [Member]
Exercise Price $56 - $93 [Member]
Deferred stock units as awarded by a company to non-employee directors as a form of incentive compensation.
Deferred Stock Units [Member]
Shares of restricted stock awarded to nonemployee directors.
Nonemployee Director Restricted Stock [Member]
A stock plan under which designated employees meeting certain service requirements may purchase shares of the Company's common stock through payroll deductions.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
The number of grants made at period end on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period1
Stock units granted at period end (in shares)
Performance Share Units awarded by a company to their employees as a form of incentive compensation tied to their performance.
Performance Share Units [Member]
A stock plan which offers employees the opportunity to obtain an option for a specified number of shares of common stock at not less than 85% of its market value on the day prior to the offer to participate in the plan.
U K Savings Related Share Option Scheme [Member]
U. K. Savings Related Share Option Scheme [Member]
Other Stock Plans [Abstract]
The payroll deduction period over which specified payroll deductions are made to accumulate funds used for share-based payment award.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Payroll Deduction Period
Payroll deduction period to accumulate funds used for share-based payment award (in months)
The minimum purchase price of stock purchase options expressed as a percentage of the fair market value.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Purchase Price Percentage Of Fair Market Value, Minimum
Purchase price, minimum (in hundredths)
As of the balance sheet date, the total dollar difference between fair values of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise prices of nonvested equity instruments other than options outstanding.
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Outstanding Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value, Unvested, end of period
Period which an employee's right to exercise an award is no longer contingent on satisfaction of either a service condition, market condition or a performance condition.
Possible Vesting Period Term
Possible vesting period term
The weight of the weighted average daily historical volatility of Company's stock price used in the fair value assumptions of the stock options granted.
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Daily Historical Volatility of Stock Price Weight
Weighted average of daily historical volatility of Company's stock price, weight (in hundredths)
Deferred stock units issued in lieu of the annual cash retainer to non-employee directors.
Cash Retainer [Member]
Stock options outstanding and exercisable with exercise price range of $45 to $55 per share.
Range Three [Member]
Exercise Price $45 - $55 [Member]
Term of securities considered in risk-free interest rate assumption.
Risk Free Interest Rate Term
Risk-free interest rate term
Disclosure of accounting policy for payroll tax credit creditable against current income tax payable.
PAYROLL TAX CREDIT, Policy [Policy Text Block]
PAYROLL TAX CREDIT
The minimum percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
Equity Method Investment Ownership Percentage, minimum
Ownership interest to qualify for equity method, minimum (in hundredths)
Payroll Tax Credit [Abstract]
Multiplier to the French minimum wage for the purpose of determining eligibility for the French payroll tax credit. Credit d'Impot pur la Competitive et l'Emploi ("CICE"), French legislation, provides payroll tax credit on a percentage of wages paid to employees receiving less than this number times the French minimum wage.
Multiplier for payroll tax credits
Percentage to be applied to the eligible wages for calculation of the CICE payroll tax credit.
CICE payroll tax credit in 2013
CICE payroll tax credit in 2013 (in hundredths)
Percentage to be applied to the eligible wages for calculation of the CICE payroll tax credit starting in 2014.
CICE payroll tax credit starting in 2014
CICE payroll tax credit starting in 2014 (in hundredths)
The carry-forward period after which the remaining CICE payroll tax credit will be paid.
Payment period of the CICE payroll tax credit
Capitalized software for internal use [Abstract]
Basis of consolidation [Abstract]
The maximum useful life of capitalized software used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Capitalized Software, Useful Life, Maximum
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Indefinite-lived [Abstract]
Accumulated Amortization on Infinite Intangible Assets.
Accumulated Amortization on Infinite Intangible Assets
The accumulated impairment losses related to indefinite-lived intangible assets (excluding goodwill) as of the balance sheet date.
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Accumulated Impairment Loss
The rights we reacquired through business combinations that we had previously granted to the franchisees (acquirees) to use our trade name under a franchise agreement. Prior to 2009, these rights were considered indefinite-lived.
Reacquired Franchise Rights [Member]
Nature of operations [Abstract]
Represents the number of stores globally.
Number of Stores, Global
Number of offices worldwide
The number of countries and territories in which the entity operates as of balance sheet date.
Number of Countries and Territories in which Entity Operates
Number of countries and territories
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization (Excluding Goodwill), Total.
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization (Excluding Goodwill), Total
Gross amount, as of the balance sheet date, of the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions.
Gross Goodwill
Goodwill, Gross
Weight of market approach in determining the fair value of goodwill for impairment for certain of the Company's reporting units.
Market approach weight for goodwill impairment for certain reporting units
Market approach weight for goodwill impairment for certain reporting units (in hundredths)
Accumulated amortization of goodwill.
Goodwill, accumulated amortization
Accumulated Amortization
The minimum useful life of capitalized software used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Capitalized Software, Useful Life, Minimum
Long lived, depreciable assets, commonly used in offices and stores and autos.
Furniture, Fixtures and Autos [Member]
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill), Total.
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill), Total
Investment in debt and equity securities that are categorized as neither held-to-maturity or trading, associated with a Swiss franchise in which we hold a 49 percent interest.
Swiss Franchise Investment Market Value
Weight of income approach in determining the fair value of goodwill for impairment for certain of the Company's reporting units.
Income approach weight for goodwill impairment for certain reporting units
Income approach weight for goodwill impairment for certain reporting units (in hundredths)
Sum of the gross amounts (original costs for current and prior period additions adjusted for impairment, if any) as of the balance sheet date of intangible assets, excluding goodwill, having a projected indefinite period of benefit.
Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Gross
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill), Gross
Revenues and receivables [Abstract]
Represents treasury stock transactions made under the 2007 Share Repurchase authorization by the Board of Directors.
Common Stock Repurchase 2007 Authorization [Member]
Authorized in 2007 [Member]
Represents treasury stock transactions made under the 2010 Share Repurchase authorization by the Board of Directors.
Common Stock Repurchase 2010 Authorization [Member]
Authorized in 2010 [Member]
Represents treasury stock transactions made under the 2011 Share Repurchase authorization by the Board of Directors.
Common Stock Repurchase 2011 Authorization [Member]
Authorized in 2011 [Member]
The share repurchase program authorized in 2012.
Authorized in 2012 [Member]
The entire disclosure for interest income and expense, foreign exchange gains and losses and other miscellaneous non-operating income and expenses.
Interest And Other Expenses [Text Block]
Interest and Other Expenses
Arrangement in which loan proceeds can continuously be obtained following repayments, but the total amount borrowed cannot exceed a specified maximum amount.
Revolving Credit Facility, Prior [Member]
$800M Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
EUR 350M aggregate principal amount notes.
Euro denominated Notes Tranche 3 [Member]
Euro 350 Due June 2018 [Member]
EUR 200M aggregate principal amount 4.75% notes
Euro denominated Notes Tranche 2 [Member]
Euro 200 Due June 2013 [Member]
EUR 300M aggregate principal amount 4.50% notes.
Euro denominated Notes Tranche 1 [Member]
Euro 300 Due June 2012 [Member]
The information pertaining to the line of credit by facility.
Line Of Credit Facility By Facility [Axis]
Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio as per restrictive covenant terms.
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, Minimum
Ratio that indicates a firm's ability to satisfy fixed financing expenses such as interest and leases.
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
A measure of a company's ability to pay off its incurred debt.
Debt to EBITDA
Impact of downgrades from credit rating agencies on facility fees
Expected Additional Cost Resulting From Downgrades
Impact of downgrades from credit rating agencies on facility fees
Maximum debt to EBITDA ratio as per covenant terms.
Debt to EBITDA Ratio, Maximum
Identification of the facility.
Line Of Credit Facility Facility [Domain]
Uncommitted credit lines for working capital needs of subsidiaries.
Uncommitted Credit Lines [Member]
Information pertaining to the prior revolving credit facility. This revolving credit facility was replaced by the new Five-Year Credit Agreement.
Prior Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
The debt discount is the percentage of the face amount at which the notes were issued.
Discounted issue price
Discounted issue price (in hundredths)
Other long-term debt not otherwise identified.
Other Debt [Member]
Other [Member]
Interest income received from interest bearing assets. The balance includes income earned in return for depositing or lending money that can include income from time deposits, demand deposits, saving accounts, certificates of deposit, money market deposits, bonds, and loans.
Interest Income
Interest income
Plan with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of fair value of plan assets [Abstract]
Plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of fair value of plan assets [Abstract]
This category includes investments in debt securities issued by U.S. Treasury/ Federal agency and foreign governments.
Fixed Income Securities, Government Bonds [Member]
This category includes ownership interest in United States corporations.
Equity Securities U S Companies [Member]
Equity Securities, United States Companies [Member]
This category includes ownership interest in international corporations.
Equity Securities, International Companies [Member]
Plans with accumulated benefit obligations [Abstract]
Plans with accumulated benefit obligations [Abstract]
An assumption as to the highest rate of return on non-U.S. plan assets reflecting the rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested to provide for the benefits included in the benefit obligation.
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Expected Long Term Return On Assets Maximum
Expected long-term rate of return, non-U.S., highest (in hundredths)
Number of defined benefit plans using guaranteed insurance contracts.
Defined Benefit Plan Number Of Plans Using Guaranteed Insurance Contracts
Number of foreign plans using guaranteed insurance contracts
Defined Benefit Plan Fair Value Of Plan Assets By Asset Category [Abstract]
Fair value of pension plan assets by asset category [Abstract]
A contract promising a stated nominal interest rate over some specific time period, usually several years.
Fixed Income Securities, Guaranteed Insurance Contracts [Member]
Amount of net gain (loss) expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit cost due to settlements and curtailments over the next twelve months. Curtailments result from an event that significantly reduces the expected years of future service of present employees or eliminates for a significant number of employees the accrual of defined benefits for some or all of their future services. Settlements result from an irrevocable action that relieves the employer (or the plan) of primary responsibility for a benefit obligation and eliminates significant risks related to the obligation and the assets used to effect the settlement. Examples of transactions that constitute a settlement include, but are not limited to, lump-sum cash payments to plan participants in exchange for their rights to receive specified benefits and purchasing nonparticipating annuity contracts to cover vested benefits.
Defined Benefit Plan Expected To Be Recognized Net Gain Loss Due To Settlements And Curtailments
Expected to be recognized net gain due to settlements and curtailments during next fiscal year
This category includes ownership interest in annuity contract.
Annuity contract [Member]
Annuity Contract [Member]
This category includes ownership interest in insurance contract.
Insurance Contract [Member]
An assumption as to the lowest rate of return on non-U.S. plan assets reflecting the rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested to provide for the benefits included in the benefit obligation.
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Expected Long Term Return On Assets Minimum
Expected long-term rate of return, non-U.S., lowest (in hundredths)
A fund structure that allows investors to pool assets while retaining individual net asset values for each participant and keeping track of historical fund records. Each investor in the fund is accounted for separately and has their own unit - their own class of shares of the portfolio's total assets.
Unitized Funds [Member]
Total amounts recognized in in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income, including the net gain (loss) and net prior service cost (credit) arising during the period.
Defined Benefit Plans Total Amounts Recognized In Net Periodic Benefit Cost And Other Comprehensive Income Loss Before Tax Period Increase Decrease
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income / (loss)
The total amount of the aggregate benefits expected to be paid.
Defined Benefit Plan Expected Future Benefit Payments Total
Total projected benefit payments
For defined benefit pension plans, the actuarial present value of benefits (whether vested or nonvested) attributed by the pension benefit formula to employee service rendered before a specified date and based on employee service and compensation (if applicable) before that date for the plans that do not have plan assets.
Defined Benefit Plan Accumulated Benefit Obligation For Plans That Do Not Have Plan Assets
Accumulated benefit obligation for plans that do not have plan assets
Aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the assets and liabilities for significant deferred compensation arrangements. Represents currently earned compensation under compensation arrangements that is not actually paid until a later date.
Deferred Compensation Plans, Asset Liability
Deferred compensation plans, asset and liability
Plan that defines the amount of pension benefit to be provided, usually as a function of one or more factors such as age, years of service or compensation. Also includes a plan that defines postretirement benefits in terms of monetary amounts (for example, $100,000 of life insurance) or benefit coverage to be provided (for example, up to $200 per day for hospitalization, 80 percent of the cost of specified surgical procedures, and so forth). Any postretirement benefit plan that is not a defined contribution postretirement plan is a defined benefit postretirement plan.
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Retiree Health Care Plan [Member]
Tabular disclosure of plan assets measured at fair value, by category that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The disclosures include the fair value measurements at the reporting date by the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall, segregating fair value measurements using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1), significant other observable inputs (Level 2), and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).
Fair Value Plan Assets Measured On Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair value of plan assets by asset category
Per share amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations.
Reorganization costs per diluted share
Reorganization costs per diluted share (in dollars per share)
Market price [Abstract]
Market price [Abstract]
Market price of shares traded on an exchange, Low.
Market price of shares traded on an exchange, Low
Low (in dollars per share)
Market price of shares traded on an exchange, High.
Market price of shares traded on an exchange, High
High (in dollars per share)
The after tax total of net gain (loss), prior service cost (credit) and transition assets (obligations) included in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan(s) because they have yet to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost.
Defined Benefit Plan Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income After Tax
Defined benefit plans
Tax effect on gross change in value of the total of unsold securities.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Holding Gain Loss On Securities Arising During Period Tax
Unrealized gain on investments, taxes
Tax effect of current period adjustment resulting from gains and losses on foreign currency transactions that are designated as, and are effective as, economic hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Translation Loss on Net Investment Hedge, Tax
Translation loss on net investment hedge, taxes
Tax effects on the portion of unrecognized costs/benefit related to defined benefit plans included in accumulated comprehensive income.
Accuulated Other Comprehensive Income Defined Benefit Plans Tax
Defined benefit plan, taxes
Cumulative adjustments resulting from gains and losses on intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term investment nature because settlement is not planned or anticipated in the foreseeable future.
Translation Adjustment For Long Term Intercompany Transactions Net Of Tax
Translation loss on long-term intercompany loans
An obligation resulting from borrowing money.
Euro denominated Note EUR200 [Member]
Euro-denominated Note EUR200 [Member]
An obligation resulting from borrowing money.
Euro denominated Note EUR300 [Member]
Euro-denominated Note EUR350 [Member]
Tabular disclosure of goodwill balances by reporting unit.
Goodwill Balances By Reporting Unit [Table Text Block]
Goodwill Balances by Reporting Unit
Segment information pertaining to Americas.
Americas [Member]
Segment information pertaining to Northern Europe.
Northern Europe [Member]
Segment information pertaining to APME.
APME [Member]
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Reporting Unit [Domain]
Jefferson Wells [Member]
Segment information pertaining to Right Management.
Right Management [Member]
Segment information pertaining to Southern Europe.
Southern Europe [Member]
The name of a geographic segment representing facts about a reporting entity disaggregated by the geographic area of the entities activities.
Netherlands (Vitae) [Member]
Netherlands [Member]
Operating unit profit (loss) is equal to segment revenues less cost of services and branch and national headquarters operating costs. This profit measure does not include goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges or amortization of intangibles related to acquisitions, interest and other income and expense amounts or income taxes.
Operating Unit Profit (loss)
Operating Unit Profit
Other segment disclosures [Abstract]
Represents corporate amounts not allocated to segments.
Corporate reportable segment [Member]
Corporate expenses reportable segment [Member]
Segment information pertaining to Asia Pacific Middle East.
APME reportable segment [Member]
Segment information pertaining to Right Management.
Right Management reportable segment [Member]
Segment information pertaining to Americas.
Americas reportable segment [Member]
Segment information related to the Americas excluding the United States reportable segment.
Other Americas reportable segment [Member]
Other Americas [Member]
Geographical information pertaining to all the business activities outside the United States.
Total Foreign [Member]
Segment information pertaining to Northern Europe.
Northern Europe reportable segment [Member]
The geographical segments reported in a Statement.
Segment, Region [Axis]
The name of a geographic segment representing facts about a reporting entity disaggregated by the geographic area of the entities activities. This element may be used to identify operations in an individual country or group of countries depending on materiality. If a Geographical segment is an individual country use the countries defined in the Country Domain (Domain -2000) to identify the country segment.
Segment, Region [Domain]
Segment information related to the Southern Europe segment excluding France and Italy reportable segments.
Other Southern Europe reportable segment [Member]
Other Southern Europe [Member]
Segment information pertaining to Southern Europe.
Southern Europe reportable segment [Member]
Claim period for contingencies in years.
French Contingency claim period
French contingency claim period
The amount of consideration to which the entity agreed to pay in a settlement agreement which resolved the legal matter.
Settlement agreement
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
The charge against earnings in the period for known and estimated costs of termination benefits provided to employees that are involuntarily terminated under a benefit arrangement associated with exit from/disposal of business activities/restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding costs/losses pertaining to an entity newly acquired in a business combination or a discontinued operation as defined by GAAP and costs associated with one-time termination benefits. The expense is net of reversals.
Severance Costs Net
Severance costs, net
The charge against earnings in the period for known and estimated costs of consolidating or closing facilities and termination of an operating lease. The expense is net of reversals.
Office Closure Costs
Office closure costs, net