ManpowerGroup (MAN) 10-Q 6 May 16 2016 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	May. 04, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	ManpowerGroup Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	871,763
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		71,493,356
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2016

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Un

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 747.6	$ 730.5
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $102.1 and $98.1, respectively	4,308.3	4,243
Prepaid expenses and other assets	128.2	119
Total current assets	5,184.1	5,092.5
OTHER ASSETS:
Goodwill	1,275.6	1,257.4
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $277.7 and $266.6, respectively	321.7	326.5
Other assets	612.6	694
Total other assets	2,209.9	2,277.9
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Land, buildings, leasehold improvements and equipment	611.9	585.4
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	457.8	438.3
Net property and equipment	154.1	147.1
Total assets	7,548.1	7,517.5
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	1,819.9	1,659.2
Employee compensation payable	172.9	211.4
Accrued liabilities	461.2	483.7
Accrued payroll taxes and insurance	542.6	613.8
Value added taxes payable	424.8	438.7
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	29.6	44.2
Total current liabilities	3,451	3,451
OTHER LIABILITIES:
Long-term debt	850	810.9
Other long-term liabilities	572.4	563.1
Total other liabilities	1,422.4	1,374
ManpowerGroup shareholders' equity
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, authorized 25,000,000 shares, none issued	0	0
Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 125,000,000 shares, issued 114,727,890 and 114,504,928 shares, respectively	1.2	1.2
Capital in excess of par value	3,195.9	3,186.7
Retained earnings	2,037.7	1,966
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(265.7)	(286)
Treasury stock at cost, 43,059,996 and 41,466,590 shares, respectively	(2,364.2)	(2,243.2)
Total ManpowerGroup shareholders’ equity	2,604.9	2,624.7
Noncontrolling interests	69.8	67.8
Total shareholders’ equity	2,674.7	2,692.5
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 7,548.1	$ 7,517.5

Consolidated Balance Sheets (U3

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
CURRENT ASSETS:
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 102.1	$ 98.1
OTHER ASSETS:
Accumulated amortization on intangible assets	$ 277.7	$ 266.6
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)	25,000,000	25,000,000
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	125,000,000	125,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares)	114,727,890	114,504,928
Treasury stock at cost (in shares)	43,059,996	41,466,590

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues from services	$ 4,587.7	$ 4,542.2
Cost of services	3,813.9	3,780.2
Gross profit	773.8	762
Selling and administrative expenses	642.1	639.2
Operating profit	131.7	122.8
Interest and other expenses	12.7	10.6
Earnings before income taxes	119	112.2
Provision for income taxes	47.3	46.5
Net earnings	$ 71.7	$ 65.7
Net earnings per share - basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.98	$ 0.83
Net earnings per share - diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.98	$ 0.83
Weighted average shares - basic (in shares)	72.8	78.7
Weighted average shares - diluted (in shares)	73.5	79.6

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 71.7	$ 65.7
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	62.1	(156.1)
Translation adjustments on net investment hedge, net of income taxes of $(12.0) and $16.9, respectively	(21.4)	30.1
Translation adjustments of long-term intercompany loans	(19.6)	4.1
Unrealized (loss) gain on investments, net of income taxes of $(0.1) and $0.4, respectively	(0.3)	1.7
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree health care plan, net of income taxes of $(0.3) and $0.2, respectively	(0.5)	0.6
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	20.3	(119.6)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 92	$ (53.9)

Consolidated Statements of Com6

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Income tax expense (benefit) on translation adjustments on net investment hedge	$ (12)	$ 16.9
Income tax expense (benefit) on unrealized gain on investments	(0.1)	0.4
Income tax expense on defined benefit pension plans and retiree health care plan	$ (0.3)	$ 0.2

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings	$ 71.7	$ 65.7
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	21.3	18.7
Deferred income taxes	14.4	18.2
Provision for doubtful accounts	4.1	5.3
Share-based compensation	7.2	6.7
Excess tax benefit on exercise of share-based awards	(0.1)	(0.2)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding the impact of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	44.2	(54.3)
Other assets	90	(68.2)
Other liabilities	(88.2)	30.4
Cash provided by operating activities	164.6	22.3
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	(16.6)	(9.9)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	(13.8)	(10.1)
Proceeds from the sale of investments, property and equipment	0.4	0.3
Cash used in investing activities	(30)	(19.7)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net change in short-term borrowings	(9.9)	3.4
Proceeds from long-term debt	0	0.1
Repayments of long-term debt	(5.9)	(1.2)
Proceeds from share-based awards and other equity transactions	2.4	12.2
Other share-based award transactions, net	(3.2)	(7.6)
Repurchases of common stock	(117.7)	(39.6)
Cash used in financing activities	(134.3)	(32.7)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	16.8	(41.5)
Change in cash and cash equivalents	17.1	(71.6)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	730.5	699.2
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	747.6	627.6
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Interest paid	2.5	3.6
Income taxes paid, net	$ 5.4	$ 19

Basis of Presentation and Accou

Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies	Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, although we believe that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 2015 Annual Report to Shareholders. The information furnished reflects all adjustments that, in the opinion of management, were necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations for the periods presented. Such adjustments were of a normal recurring nature, unless otherwise disclosed. Payroll Tax Credit We entered into an agreement in March 2016 to sell a portion of our French payroll tax credits earned in 2015 for net proceeds of $143.1 ( €129.9 ). We derecognized these receivables upon the sale date as the terms of the agreement are such that the transaction qualifies for sale treatment according to the accounting guidance on the transfer and servicing of assets. Subsequent Events We have evaluated events and transactions occurring after the balance sheet date through our filing date and have accrued or disclosed, if appropriate.

Recently Issued Accounting Stan

Recently Issued Accounting Standards	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Recently Issued Accounting Standards In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued new accounting guidance on revenue from contracts with customers. The core principle of this guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. As amended, the new guidance is effective for us in 2018 and can be adopted either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption, with early adoption permitted, but not before 2017. We are currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In September 2015, the FASB issued new accounting guidance on business combinations. The new guidance eliminates the requirement to restate prior period financial statements for measurement period adjustments following a business combination. It requires that the cumulative impact of a measurement period adjustment (including the impact on prior periods) be recognized in the reporting period in which the adjustment is identified. The prior period impact of the adjustment should be either presented separately on the face of the income statement or disclosed in the notes. We adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2016. There was no impact of this adoption on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In January 2016, the FASB issued new accounting guidance on financial instruments. The new guidance changes the accounting for equity investments, financial liability under the fair value option and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. The guidance is effective for us in 2018. We are currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued new accounting guidance on leases. The new guidance requires that a lessee recognize on the balance sheet assets and liabilities for leases with lease terms of longer than 12 months. The recognition, measurement and presentation of lease expenses and cash flows by a lessee will depend on its classification as a finance or operating lease. The guidance also includes new disclosure requirements providing information on the amounts recorded in the financial statements. The new guidance is effective for us in 2019. We are currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued new accounting guidance on equity method investments. The new guidance eliminates the requirement to retroactively adopt the equity method of accounting when an investment qualifies for use of the equity method as a result of an increase in the level of ownership or degree of influence. The new guidance is effective for us in 2017. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued new accounting guidance on employee share-based payment accounting. The new guidance is intended to simplify various aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payments, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The new guidance is effective for us in 2017. We are currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Share-Based Compensation Plans

Share-Based Compensation Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation Plans	Share-Based Compensation Plans During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , we recognized share-based compensation expense of $7.2 and $6.7 , respectively. The expense relates to stock options, deferred stock, restricted stock and performance share units. Consideration received from share-based awards was $2.4 and $12.2 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. We recognize share-based compensation expense in selling and administrative expenses on a straight-line basis over the service period of each award. Our annual grant of share-based compensation generally takes place during the first quarter of each fiscal year. The number of shares underlying grants to all employees and the weighted-average fair value per share for shares granted during the first quarter of 2016 and 2015 are presented in the table below: 3 Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Shares Granted (thousands) Wtd.-Avg. Per Share Fair Value Shares Granted (thousands) Wtd.-Avg. Per Share Fair Value Stock Options 166 $ 19.68 147 $ 21.66 Deferred Stock Units 8 84.29 8 68.17 Restricted Stock Units 231 73.02 178 74.19 Performance Share Units 130 70.35 165 73.61 Total Shares Granted 535 $ 56.04 498 $ 58.36

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions From time to time, we acquire and invest in companies throughout the world, including franchises. The total cash consideration for acquisitions, net of cash acquired, was $13.8 and $10.1 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Restructuring Costs

Restructuring Costs	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Costs	Restructuring Costs During the three months ended March 31, 2016 , we made payments of $3.5 out of our restructuring reserve that was created in 2013 and 2015. We expect a majority of the remaining $12.9 reserve will be paid by the end of 2016. Changes in the restructuring reserve by reportable segment and Corporate are shown below. Americas (1) Southern Europe (2) Northern Europe APME Right Management Corporate Total Balance, January 1, 2016 $ 3.5 $ 1.7 $ 8.5 $ 1.7 $ 0.8 $ 0.2 $ 16.4 Costs paid or utilized (0.4 ) (0.1 ) (2.1 ) (0.7 ) (0.1 ) (0.1 ) (3.5 ) Balance, March 31, 2016 $ 3.1 $ 1.6 $ 6.4 $ 1.0 $ 0.7 $ 0.1 $ 12.9 (1) Balances related to the United States were $2.9 and $2.4 as of January 1, 2016 and March 31, 2016 , respectively. (2) Balances related to France were $1.5 and $1.6 as of January 1, 2016 and March 31, 2016 , respectively. Italy had no restructuring reserves recorded as of either January 1, 2016 or March 31, 2016 .

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes We recorded income tax expense at an effective rate of 39.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2016 , as compared to an effective rate of 41.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2015 . The 2016 rate was favorably impacted by the United States Work Opportunity Tax Credit ("WOTC"), which was enacted in December of 2015 and extends through 2019. The 39.8% effective tax rate in the quarter was higher than the United States Federal statutory rate of 35% , and we currently expect an annual effective tax rate of approximately 37% to 38% , due primarily to the French business tax, expected repatriations, valuation allowances and other permanent items. As of March 31, 2016 , we had gross unrecognized tax benefits related to various tax jurisdictions, including interest and penalties, of $39.4 . We had related tax benefits of $1.0 , and the net amount of $38.4 would favorably impact the effective tax rate if recognized. As of December 31, 2015 , we had gross unrecognized tax benefits related to various tax jurisdictions, including interest and penalties, of $38.9 . We had related tax benefits of $1.0 for a net amount of $37.9 . We do not expect our unrecognized tax benefits to change significantly over the next 12 months. We conduct business globally in 80 countries and territories. We are routinely audited by the tax authorities of the various tax jurisdictions in which we operate. Generally, the tax years that could be subject to examination are 2009 through 2015 for our major operations in France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. As of March 31, 2016 , we are subject to tax audits in Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain and the United States. We believe that the resolution of these audits will not have a material impact on earnings.

Net Earnings Per Share

Net Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Earnings Per Share	Net Earnings Per Share The calculations of net earnings per share – basic and net earnings per share – diluted were as follows: 3 Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Net earnings available to common shareholders $ 71.7 $ 65.7 Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in millions) Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic 72.8 78.7 Effect of dilutive securities - stock options 0.3 0.5 Effect of other share-based awards 0.4 0.4 Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted 73.5 79.6 Net earnings per share - basic $ 0.98 $ 0.83 Net earnings per share - diluted $ 0.98 $ 0.83 There were 0.4 million and 0.7 million share-based awards excluded from the calculation of net earnings per share – diluted for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively, as the exercise prices for these awards was greater than the average market price of the common shares during the period.

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets We have goodwill, finite-lived intangible assets and indefinite-lived intangible assets as follows: March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Goodwill (1) $ 1,275.6 $ — $ 1,275.6 $ 1,257.4 $ — $ 1,257.4 Intangible assets: Finite-lived: Customer relationships $ 431.1 $ 266.8 $ 164.3 $ 425.6 $ 256.7 $ 168.9 Other 17.4 10.9 6.5 16.9 9.9 7.0 448.5 277.7 170.8 442.5 266.6 175.9 Indefinite-lived: Tradenames (2) 54.0 — 54.0 54.0 — 54.0 Reacquired franchise rights 96.9 — 96.9 96.6 — 96.6 150.9 — 150.9 150.6 — 150.6 Total intangible assets $ 599.4 $ 277.7 $ 321.7 $ 593.1 $ 266.6 $ 326.5 (1) Balances were net of accumulated impairment loss of $513.4 as of both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . (2) Balances were net of accumulated impairment loss of $139.5 as of both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . Total consolidated amortization expense related to intangible assets for the remainder of 2016 is expected to be $27.0 and in each of the next five years is expected to be as follows: 2017 - $33.2 , 2018 - $30.4 , 2019 - $26.0 , 2020 - $20.9 and 2021 - $10.1 . Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment and Corporate were as follows: Americas (1) Southern Europe (2)(3) Northern Europe (3) APME Right Management Corporate (4) Total Balance, January 1, 2016 $ 515.7 $ 97.2 $ 441.9 $ 75.6 $ 62.1 $ 64.9 $ 1,257.4 Goodwill acquired — — — — — — — Currency and other impacts 2.4 4.5 8.5 2.8 — — 18.2 Balance, March 31, 2016 $ 518.1 $ 101.7 $ 450.4 $ 78.4 $ 62.1 $ 64.9 $ 1,275.6 (1) Balances related to the United States were $476.9 as of both January 1, 2016 and March 31, 2016 . (2) Balances related to France were $69.0 and $72.3 as of January 1, 2016 and March 31, 2016 , respectively. Balances related to Italy were $4.5 and $4.7 as of January 1, 2016 and March 31, 2016 , respectively. (3) Balance reflects the realignment of our organizational structure in Europe as of January 1, 2016. See Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information. (4) The majority of the Corporate balance relates to goodwill attributable to our acquisition of Jefferson Wells ( $55.5 ) which is now part of the United States reporting unit. For purposes of monitoring our total assets by segment, we do not allocate the Corporate balance to the respective reportable segments as this is commensurate with how we operate our business. We do, however, include these balances within the appropriate reporting units for our goodwill impairment testing. See table below for the breakout of goodwill balances by reporting unit. Goodwill balances by reporting unit were as follows: March 31, January 1, 2016 2016 United States $ 532.4 $ 532.4 Germany 132.3 127.1 Netherlands 103.4 98.7 United Kingdom 99.1 101.1 France 72.3 69.0 Right Management 62.1 62.1 Other reporting units 274.0 267.0 Total goodwill $ 1,275.6 $ 1,257.4

Retirement Plans

Retirement Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement Plans	Retirement Plans The components of the net periodic benefit cost for our plans were as follows: 3 Months Ended March 31, Defined Benefit Pension Plans Retiree Health Care Plan 2016 2015 2016 2015 Service cost $ 1.6 $ 1.8 $ — $ — Interest cost 3.0 2.7 0.2 0.2 Expected return on assets (2.9 ) (2.8 ) — — Other 0.3 1.1 (0.2 ) (0.2 ) Total benefit cost $ 2.0 $ 2.8 $ — $ — During the three months ended March 31, 2016 , contributions made to our pension plans were $1.1 and contributions made to our retiree health care plan were $0.3 . During 2016 , we expect to make total contributions of approximately $11.6 to our pension plans and to fund our retiree health care payments as incurred.

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	Shareholders’ Equity The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, were as follows: March 31, December 31, 2016 2015 Foreign currency translation $ (147.1 ) $ (209.2 ) Translation (loss) gain on net investment hedge, net of income taxes of $(9.2) and $2.8, respectively (11.4 ) 10.0 Translation loss on long-term intercompany loans (95.1 ) (75.5 ) Unrealized gain on investments, net of income taxes of $3.7 and $3.8, respectively 16.7 17.0 Defined benefit pension plans, net of income taxes of $(22.5) and $(22.3), respectively (33.0 ) (32.6 ) Retiree health care plan, net of income taxes of $2.3 and $2.4, respectively 4.2 4.3 Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (265.7 ) $ (286.0 ) Noncontrolling Interests Noncontrolling interests, included in total shareholders' equity in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, represent amounts related to majority-owned subsidiaries for which we have a controlling financial interest. Net earnings, net of tax, attributable to these noncontrolling interests were $1.6 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 . Dividends On May 3, 2016 and April 28, 2015 , the Board of Directors declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.86 and $0.80 per share, respectively. The 2016 dividends will be payable on June 15, 2016 to shareholders of record on June 1, 2016 . The 2015 dividends were paid on June 15, 2015 to shareholders of record on June 1, 2015 . Share Repurchases In October 2015 and December 2012, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of 6.0 million and 8.0 million shares of our common stock, respectively. Share repurchases may be made from time to time through a variety of methods, including open market purchases, block transactions, privately negotiated transactions or similar facilities. During the first quarter of 2016, we repurchased 1.5 million shares at a cost of $ 117.7 under the 2015 authorization. During the first quarter of 2015, we repurchased 0.5 million shares at a cost of $39.6 under the 2012 authorization. As of March 31, 2016 , there were 3.8 million shares remaining authorized for repurchase under the 2015 authorization and no shares remaining under the 2012 authorization.

Interest and Other Expenses

Interest and Other Expenses	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest and Other Expenses	Interest and Other Expenses Interest and other expenses consisted of the following: 3 Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Interest expense $ 9.5 $ 8.0 Interest income (0.7 ) (0.5 ) Foreign exchange losses 0.9 0.7 Miscellaneous expenses, net 3.0 2.4 Interest and other expenses $ 12.7 $ 10.6

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements	Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements We are exposed to various risks relating to our ongoing business operations. Among these risks are foreign currency exchange rate risk and interest rate risk, which can be managed through the use of derivative instruments. In certain circumstances, we enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts (“forward contracts”) to reduce the effects of fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates on our cash flows denominated in foreign currencies. Our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to our long-term debt obligations. We have historically managed interest rate risk through the use of a combination of fixed and variable rate borrowings and interest rate swap agreements. In accordance with accounting guidance on derivative instruments and hedging activities, we record all of our derivative instruments as either an asset or liability measured at their fair value. A portion of the €400.0 ( $451.8 ) notes due September 2022 and the €350.0 ( $397.3 ) notes due June 2018 was designated as a hedge of our net investment in our foreign subsidiaries with a euro-functional currency as of March 31, 2016 . For derivatives designated as a hedge of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation, the gain or loss associated with foreign currency translation is recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , we had an unrealized loss of $7.2 and an unrealized gain of $14.1 , respectively, included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes, as the net investment hedge was deemed effective. On occasion, forward contracts are designated as a hedge of our net investment in our foreign subsidiaries. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , we had a translation loss of $4.2 and $4.1 , respectively, included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes, as the net investment hedge was deemed effective. For our forward contracts that are not designated as hedges, any gain or loss resulting from the change in fair value is recognized in the current period earnings. These gains or losses are offset by the exposure related to receivables and payables with our foreign subsidiaries and to interest due on our euro-denominated notes, which is paid annually in June and September. For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , we recorded a loss of $0.6 and a gain of $0.2 , respectively, in interest and other expenses associated with those forward contracts, which offset the loss and gain recorded for the items noted above. The fair value measurements of those items recorded in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were as follows: Fair Value Measurements Using March 31, Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets Deferred compensation plan assets $ 85.2 $ 85.2 $ — $ — $ 85.2 $ 85.2 $ — $ — Liabilities Foreign currency forward contracts $ 0.3 $ — $ 0.3 $ — $ 0.3 $ — $ 0.3 $ — Fair Value Measurements Using December 31, Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets Deferred compensation plan assets $ 84.1 $ 84.1 $ — $ — Foreign currency forward contracts 0.1 — 0.1 — $ 84.2 $ 84.1 $ 0.1 $ — Liabilities Foreign currency forward contracts $ 0.5 $ — $ 0.5 $ — $ 0.5 $ — $ 0.5 $ — We determine the fair value of our deferred compensation plan assets, comprised of publicly traded securities, by using market quotes as of the last day of the period. The fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts is measured at the value from either directly or indirectly observable inputs from third parties. The carrying value of long-term debt approximates fair value, except for the Euro-denominated notes. The fair value of the Euro-denominated notes, as observable at commonly quoted intervals (level 2 inputs), was $911.3 and $858.2 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 , respectively, compared to a carrying value of $849.1 and $810.2 , respectively.

Segment Data

Segment Data	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Data	Segment Data Effective January 1, 2016, we realigned our organizational structure in Europe. As a result, Other Southern Europe now includes several countries that were previously reported in Northern Europe. All previously reported results have been restated to conform to the current year presentation. We are organized and managed primarily on a geographic basis, with Right Management currently operating as a separate global business unit. Each country and business unit generally has its own distinct operations and management team, providing services under our global brands, and maintains its own financial reports. We have an executive sponsor for each global brand who is responsible for ensuring the integrity and consistency of delivery locally. We develop and implement global workforce solutions for our clients that deliver the outcomes that help them achieve their business strategy. Each operation reports directly or indirectly through a regional manager, to a member of executive management. Given this reporting structure, all of our operations have been segregated into the following reporting segments: Americas, which includes United States and Other Americas; Southern Europe, which includes France, Italy and Other Southern Europe; Northern Europe; APME; and Right Management. The Americas, Southern Europe, Northern Europe and APME segments derive a significant majority of their revenues from the placement of contingent workers. The remaining revenues within these segments are derived from other workforce solutions and services, including recruitment and assessment, training and development, and ManpowerGroup Solutions. ManpowerGroup Solutions includes Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), TAPFIN - Managed Service Provider (MSP), Proservia and Talent Based Outsourcing (TBO). The Right Management segment revenues are derived from career management and workforce consulting services. Segment revenues represent sales to external clients. Due to the nature of our business, we generally do not have export sales. We provide services to a wide variety of clients, none of which individually comprise a significant portion of revenues for us as a whole. 3 Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Revenues from services: Americas: United States (a) $ 703.1 $ 725.1 Other Americas 342.8 359.3 1,045.9 1,084.4 Southern Europe: France 1,078.8 1,040.8 Italy 263.1 270.1 Other Southern Europe 345.8 331.8 1,687.7 1,642.7 Northern Europe 1,213.9 1,217.7 APME 576.2 533.1 Right Management 64.0 64.3 Consolidated (b) $ 4,587.7 $ 4,542.2 Operating unit profit: (c) Americas: United States $ 22.8 $ 17.4 Other Americas 11.6 12.8 34.4 30.2 Southern Europe: France 47.2 50.3 Italy 16.1 14.0 Other Southern Europe 8.4 8.0 71.7 72.3 Northern Europe 32.5 30.0 APME 19.3 18.8 Right Management 9.5 5.6 167.4 156.9 Corporate expenses (26.7 ) (26.7 ) Intangible asset amortization expense (9.0 ) (7.4 ) Operating profit 131.7 122.8 Interest and other expenses (12.7 ) (10.6 ) Earnings before income taxes $ 119.0 $ 112.2 (a) In the United States, where a majority of our franchises operate, revenues from services included fees received from the related franchise offices of $3.4 for both the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 . These fees are primarily based on revenues generated by the franchise offices, which were $160.8 and $168.7 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. (b) Our consolidated revenues from services include fees received from our franchise offices of $5.2 and $5.5 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. These fees are primarily based on revenues generated by the franchise offices, which were $227.8 and $249.9 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. (c) We evaluate segment performance based on operating unit profit (“OUP”), which 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.

Basis of Presentation and Acc21

Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, although we believe that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 2015 Annual Report to Shareholders. The information furnished reflects all adjustments that, in the opinion of management, were necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations for the periods presented. Such adjustments were of a normal recurring nature, unless otherwise disclosed. Payroll Tax Credit We entered into an agreement in March 2016 to sell a portion of our French payroll tax credits earned in 2015 for net proceeds of $143.1 ( €129.9 ). We derecognized these receivables upon the sale date as the terms of the agreement are such that the transaction qualifies for sale treatment according to the accounting guidance on the transfer and servicing of assets. Subsequent Events We have evaluated events and transactions occurring after the balance sheet date through our filing date and have accrued or disclosed, if appropriate.

Recently Issued Accounting St22

Recently Issued Accounting Standards (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Recently Issued Accounting Standards In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued new accounting guidance on revenue from contracts with customers. The core principle of this guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. As amended, the new guidance is effective for us in 2018 and can be adopted either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption, with early adoption permitted, but not before 2017. We are currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In September 2015, the FASB issued new accounting guidance on business combinations. The new guidance eliminates the requirement to restate prior period financial statements for measurement period adjustments following a business combination. It requires that the cumulative impact of a measurement period adjustment (including the impact on prior periods) be recognized in the reporting period in which the adjustment is identified. The prior period impact of the adjustment should be either presented separately on the face of the income statement or disclosed in the notes. We adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2016. There was no impact of this adoption on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In January 2016, the FASB issued new accounting guidance on financial instruments. The new guidance changes the accounting for equity investments, financial liability under the fair value option and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. The guidance is effective for us in 2018. We are currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued new accounting guidance on leases. The new guidance requires that a lessee recognize on the balance sheet assets and liabilities for leases with lease terms of longer than 12 months. The recognition, measurement and presentation of lease expenses and cash flows by a lessee will depend on its classification as a finance or operating lease. The guidance also includes new disclosure requirements providing information on the amounts recorded in the financial statements. The new guidance is effective for us in 2019. We are currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued new accounting guidance on equity method investments. The new guidance eliminates the requirement to retroactively adopt the equity method of accounting when an investment qualifies for use of the equity method as a result of an increase in the level of ownership or degree of influence. The new guidance is effective for us in 2017. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued new accounting guidance on employee share-based payment accounting. The new guidance is intended to simplify various aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payments, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The new guidance is effective for us in 2017. We are currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Share-Based Compensation Plans

Share-Based Compensation Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Grants and Weighted-average Fair Value Per Share	The number of shares underlying grants to all employees and the weighted-average fair value per share for shares granted during the first quarter of 2016 and 2015 are presented in the table below: 3 Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Shares Granted (thousands) Wtd.-Avg. Per Share Fair Value Shares Granted (thousands) Wtd.-Avg. Per Share Fair Value Stock Options 166 $ 19.68 147 $ 21.66 Deferred Stock Units 8 84.29 8 68.17 Restricted Stock Units 231 73.02 178 74.19 Performance Share Units 130 70.35 165 73.61 Total Shares Granted 535 $ 56.04 498 $ 58.36

Restructuring Costs (Tables)

Restructuring Costs (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Changes in restructuring reserve by reportable segment and Corporate	Changes in the restructuring reserve by reportable segment and Corporate are shown below. Americas (1) Southern Europe (2) Northern Europe APME Right Management Corporate Total Balance, January 1, 2016 $ 3.5 $ 1.7 $ 8.5 $ 1.7 $ 0.8 $ 0.2 $ 16.4 Costs paid or utilized (0.4 ) (0.1 ) (2.1 ) (0.7 ) (0.1 ) (0.1 ) (3.5 ) Balance, March 31, 2016 $ 3.1 $ 1.6 $ 6.4 $ 1.0 $ 0.7 $ 0.1 $ 12.9 (1) Balances related to the United States were $2.9 and $2.4 as of January 1, 2016 and March 31, 2016 , respectively. (2) Balances related to France were $1.5 and $1.6 as of January 1, 2016 and March 31, 2016 , respectively. Italy had no restructuring reserves recorded as of either January 1, 2016 or March 31, 2016 .

Net Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Net Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Calculations of net earnings per share basic and diluted	The calculations of net earnings per share – basic and net earnings per share – diluted were as follows: 3 Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Net earnings available to common shareholders $ 71.7 $ 65.7 Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in millions) Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic 72.8 78.7 Effect of dilutive securities - stock options 0.3 0.5 Effect of other share-based awards 0.4 0.4 Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted 73.5 79.6 Net earnings per share - basic $ 0.98 $ 0.83 Net earnings per share - diluted $ 0.98 $ 0.83

Goodwill and Other Intangible26

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of goodwill and intangible assets	We have goodwill, finite-lived intangible assets and indefinite-lived intangible assets as follows: March 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Gross Accumulated Amortization Net Goodwill (1) $ 1,275.6 $ — $ 1,275.6 $ 1,257.4 $ — $ 1,257.4 Intangible assets: Finite-lived: Customer relationships $ 431.1 $ 266.8 $ 164.3 $ 425.6 $ 256.7 $ 168.9 Other 17.4 10.9 6.5 16.9 9.9 7.0 448.5 277.7 170.8 442.5 266.6 175.9 Indefinite-lived: Tradenames (2) 54.0 — 54.0 54.0 — 54.0 Reacquired franchise rights 96.9 — 96.9 96.6 — 96.6 150.9 — 150.9 150.6 — 150.6 Total intangible assets $ 599.4 $ 277.7 $ 321.7 $ 593.1 $ 266.6 $ 326.5 (1) Balances were net of accumulated impairment loss of $513.4 as of both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 . (2) Balances were net of accumulated impairment loss of $139.5 as of both March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 .
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment and Corporate	Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment and Corporate were as follows: Americas (1) Southern Europe (2)(3) Northern Europe (3) APME Right Management Corporate (4) Total Balance, January 1, 2016 $ 515.7 $ 97.2 $ 441.9 $ 75.6 $ 62.1 $ 64.9 $ 1,257.4 Goodwill acquired — — — — — — — Currency and other impacts 2.4 4.5 8.5 2.8 — — 18.2 Balance, March 31, 2016 $ 518.1 $ 101.7 $ 450.4 $ 78.4 $ 62.1 $ 64.9 $ 1,275.6 (1) Balances related to the United States were $476.9 as of both January 1, 2016 and March 31, 2016 . (2) Balances related to France were $69.0 and $72.3 as of January 1, 2016 and March 31, 2016 , respectively. Balances related to Italy were $4.5 and $4.7 as of January 1, 2016 and March 31, 2016 , respectively. (3) Balance reflects the realignment of our organizational structure in Europe as of January 1, 2016. See Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information. (4) The majority of the Corporate balance relates to goodwill attributable to our acquisition of Jefferson Wells ( $55.5 ) which is now part of the United States reporting unit. For purposes of monitoring our total assets by segment, we do not allocate the Corporate balance to the respective reportable segments as this is commensurate with how we operate our business. We do, however, include these balances within the appropriate reporting units for our goodwill impairment testing. See table below for the breakout of goodwill balances by reporting unit.
Schedule of goodwill balances by reporting unit	Goodwill balances by reporting unit were as follows: March 31, January 1, 2016 2016 United States $ 532.4 $ 532.4 Germany 132.3 127.1 Netherlands 103.4 98.7 United Kingdom 99.1 101.1 France 72.3 69.0 Right Management 62.1 62.1 Other reporting units 274.0 267.0 Total goodwill $ 1,275.6 $ 1,257.4

Retirement Plans (Tables)

Retirement Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of net periodic benefit cost	The components of the net periodic benefit cost for our plans were as follows: 3 Months Ended March 31, Defined Benefit Pension Plans Retiree Health Care Plan 2016 2015 2016 2015 Service cost $ 1.6 $ 1.8 $ — $ — Interest cost 3.0 2.7 0.2 0.2 Expected return on assets (2.9 ) (2.8 ) — — Other 0.3 1.1 (0.2 ) (0.2 ) Total benefit cost $ 2.0 $ 2.8 $ — $ —

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax	The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, were as follows: March 31, December 31, 2016 2015 Foreign currency translation $ (147.1 ) $ (209.2 ) Translation (loss) gain on net investment hedge, net of income taxes of $(9.2) and $2.8, respectively (11.4 ) 10.0 Translation loss on long-term intercompany loans (95.1 ) (75.5 ) Unrealized gain on investments, net of income taxes of $3.7 and $3.8, respectively 16.7 17.0 Defined benefit pension plans, net of income taxes of $(22.5) and $(22.3), respectively (33.0 ) (32.6 ) Retiree health care plan, net of income taxes of $2.3 and $2.4, respectively 4.2 4.3 Accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (265.7 ) $ (286.0 )

Interest and Other Expenses (Ta

Interest and Other Expenses (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Schedule of interest and other expenses	Interest and other expenses consisted of the following: 3 Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Interest expense $ 9.5 $ 8.0 Interest income (0.7 ) (0.5 ) Foreign exchange losses 0.9 0.7 Miscellaneous expenses, net 3.0 2.4 Interest and other expenses $ 12.7 $ 10.6

Derivative Financial Instrume30

Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of fair value measurements	The fair value measurements of those items recorded in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were as follows: Fair Value Measurements Using March 31, Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets Deferred compensation plan assets $ 85.2 $ 85.2 $ — $ — $ 85.2 $ 85.2 $ — $ — Liabilities Foreign currency forward contracts $ 0.3 $ — $ 0.3 $ — $ 0.3 $ — $ 0.3 $ — Fair Value Measurements Using December 31, Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Assets Deferred compensation plan assets $ 84.1 $ 84.1 $ — $ — Foreign currency forward contracts 0.1 — 0.1 — $ 84.2 $ 84.1 $ 0.1 $ — Liabilities Foreign currency forward contracts $ 0.5 $ — $ 0.5 $ — $ 0.5 $ — $ 0.5 $ —

Segment Data (Tables)

Segment Data (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of segment reporting information	3 Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Revenues from services: Americas: United States (a) $ 703.1 $ 725.1 Other Americas 342.8 359.3 1,045.9 1,084.4 Southern Europe: France 1,078.8 1,040.8 Italy 263.1 270.1 Other Southern Europe 345.8 331.8 1,687.7 1,642.7 Northern Europe 1,213.9 1,217.7 APME 576.2 533.1 Right Management 64.0 64.3 Consolidated (b) $ 4,587.7 $ 4,542.2 Operating unit profit: (c) Americas: United States $ 22.8 $ 17.4 Other Americas 11.6 12.8 34.4 30.2 Southern Europe: France 47.2 50.3 Italy 16.1 14.0 Other Southern Europe 8.4 8.0 71.7 72.3 Northern Europe 32.5 30.0 APME 19.3 18.8 Right Management 9.5 5.6 167.4 156.9 Corporate expenses (26.7 ) (26.7 ) Intangible asset amortization expense (9.0 ) (7.4 ) Operating profit 131.7 122.8 Interest and other expenses (12.7 ) (10.6 ) Earnings before income taxes $ 119.0 $ 112.2 (a) In the United States, where a majority of our franchises operate, revenues from services included fees received from the related franchise offices of $3.4 for both the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 . These fees are primarily based on revenues generated by the franchise offices, which were $160.8 and $168.7 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. (b) Our consolidated revenues from services include fees received from our franchise offices of $5.2 and $5.5 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. These fees are primarily based on revenues generated by the franchise offices, which were $227.8 and $249.9 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. (c) We evaluate segment performance based on operating unit profit (“OUP”), which 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.

Basis of Presentation and Acc32

Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies - Payroll Tax Credit (Details) - 1 months ended Mar. 31, 2016 € in Millions, $ in Millions	USD ($)	EUR (€)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Proceeds from Sale of Other Receivables	$ 143.1	€ 129.9

Share-Based Compensation Plan33

Share-Based Compensation Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 7.2	$ 6.7
Consideration received from share-based awards	$ 2.4	$ 12.2

Share-Based Compensation Plan34

Share-Based Compensation Plans - Schedule of Grants and Weighted-average Per Share (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total shares granted, options and non-options	535	498
Weighted-average per share value, options and non-options	$ 56.04	$ 58.36
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted, options	166	147
Weighted-average per share fair value, options	$ 19.68	$ 21.66
Deferred Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted, non-options	8	8
Weighted-average per share fair value, non-options	$ 84.29	$ 68.17
Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted, non-options	231	178
Weighted-average per share fair value, non-options	$ 73.02	$ 74.19
Performance Share Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted, non-options	130	165
Weighted-average per share fair value, non-options	$ 70.35	$ 73.61

Acquisitions (Details)

Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Total cash consideration paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	$ 13.8	$ 10.1

Restructuring Costs (Details)

Restructuring Costs (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Restructuring reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	$ 16,400,000
Costs paid or utilized	(3,500,000)
Balance, end of period	12,900,000
Corporate
Restructuring reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	200,000
Costs paid or utilized	(100,000)
Balance, end of period	100,000
Reportable segments | Americas
Restructuring reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	3,500,000
Costs paid or utilized	(400,000)
Balance, end of period	3,100,000
Reportable segments | Americas | United States | Reportable subsegments
Restructuring reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	2,900,000
Balance, end of period	2,400,000
Reportable segments | Southern Europe
Restructuring reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	1,700,000
Costs paid or utilized	(100,000)
Balance, end of period	1,600,000
Reportable segments | Southern Europe | France | Reportable subsegments
Restructuring reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	1,500,000
Balance, end of period	1,600,000
Reportable segments | Southern Europe | Italy | Reportable subsegments
Restructuring reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	0
Balance, end of period	0
Reportable segments | Northern Europe
Restructuring reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	8,500,000
Costs paid or utilized	(2,100,000)
Balance, end of period	6,400,000
Reportable segments | APME
Restructuring reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	1,700,000
Costs paid or utilized	(700,000)
Balance, end of period	1,000,000
Reportable segments | Right Management
Restructuring reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	800,000
Costs paid or utilized	(100,000)
Balance, end of period	$ 700,000

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)country	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective income tax rate (as percent)	39.80%	41.50%
U.S. Federal statutory rate (as percent)	35.00%
Gross unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties	$ 39.4		$ 38.9
Related tax benefits	1		1
Net unrecognized tax benefits	$ 38.4		$ 37.9
Number of countries and territories in which the Company operates | country	80
Minimum
Income Tax [Line Items]
Expected annual effective income tax rate (as percent)	37.00%
Maximum
Income Tax [Line Items]
Expected annual effective income tax rate (as percent)	38.00%

Net Earnings Per Share (Details

Net Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Net earnings available to common shareholders	$ 71.7	$ 65.7
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in millions)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	72.8	78.7
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	73.5	79.6
Net earnings per share - basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.98	$ 0.83
Net earnings per share - diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.98	$ 0.83
Share-based awards
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in millions)
Antidilutive securities excluded from the calculation of net earnings per share - diluted (in shares)	0.4	0.7
Stock Options
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in millions)
Effect of dilutive securities	0.3	0.5
Non-Stock Option Awards
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in millions)
Effect of dilutive securities	0.4	0.4

Goodwill and Other Intangible39

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 1,275.6	$ 1,257.4
Accumulated impairment loss	513.4	513.4
Finite-lived:
Gross	448.5	442.5
Accumulated Amortization	277.7	266.6
Net	170.8	175.9
Indefinite-lived:
Indefinite-lived intangible assets (excluding goodwill)	150.9	150.6
Total intangible assets
Gross	599.4	593.1
Accumulated Amortization	277.7	266.6
Net	321.7	326.5
Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense by Fiscal Year [Abstract]
Estimated amortization expense, remainder of 2016	27
Estimated amortization expense, 2017	33.2
Estimated amortization expense, 2018	30.4
Estimated amortization expense, 2019	26
Estimated amortization expense, 2020	20.9
Estimated amortization expense, 2021	10.1
Tradenames
Indefinite-lived:
Indefinite-lived intangible assets (excluding goodwill)	54	54
Accumulated impairment loss	139.5	139.5
Reacquired franchise rights
Indefinite-lived:
Indefinite-lived intangible assets (excluding goodwill)	96.9	96.6
Customer relationships
Finite-lived:
Gross	431.1	425.6
Accumulated Amortization	266.8	256.7
Net	164.3	168.9
Other
Finite-lived:
Gross	17.4	16.9
Accumulated Amortization	10.9	9.9
Net	$ 6.5	$ 7

Goodwill and Other Intangible40

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Changes in Goodwill by Reportable Segment (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, January 1, 2016	$ 1,257.4
Goodwill acquired	0
Currency and other impacts	18.2
Balance, March 31, 2016	1,275.6
Right Management
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, January 1, 2016	62.1
Balance, March 31, 2016	62.1
Reportable segments | Americas
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, January 1, 2016	515.7
Goodwill acquired	0
Currency and other impacts	2.4
Balance, March 31, 2016	518.1
Reportable segments | Americas | United States | Reportable subsegments
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, January 1, 2016	476.9
Balance, March 31, 2016	476.9
Reportable segments | Southern Europe
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, January 1, 2016	97.2
Goodwill acquired	0
Currency and other impacts	4.5
Balance, March 31, 2016	101.7
Reportable segments | Southern Europe | France | Reportable subsegments
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, January 1, 2016	69
Balance, March 31, 2016	72.3
Reportable segments | Southern Europe | Italy | Reportable subsegments
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, January 1, 2016	4.5
Balance, March 31, 2016	4.7
Reportable segments | Northern Europe
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, January 1, 2016	441.9
Goodwill acquired	0
Currency and other impacts	8.5
Balance, March 31, 2016	450.4
Reportable segments | APME
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, January 1, 2016	75.6
Goodwill acquired	0
Currency and other impacts	2.8
Balance, March 31, 2016	78.4
Reportable segments | Right Management
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, January 1, 2016	62.1
Goodwill acquired	0
Currency and other impacts	0
Balance, March 31, 2016	62.1
Corporate
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, January 1, 2016	64.9
Goodwill acquired	0
Currency and other impacts	0
Balance, March 31, 2016	64.9
Corporate | Jefferson Wells
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, March 31, 2016	$ 55.5

Goodwill and Other Intangible41

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill by Reporting Unit (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 1,275.6	$ 1,257.4
United States
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	532.4	532.4
Germany
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	132.3	127.1
Netherlands
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	103.4	98.7
United Kingdom
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	99.1	101.1
France
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	72.3	69
Right Management
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	62.1	62.1
Other reporting units
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 274	$ 267

Retirement Plans (Details)

Retirement Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plans, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost	$ 1.6	$ 1.8
Interest cost	3	2.7
Expected return on assets	(2.9)	(2.8)
Other	0.3	1.1
Total benefit cost	2	2.8
Contributions to pension plans	1.1
Estimated employer contribution to pension plans during current fiscal year	11.6
Retiree Health Care Plan
Defined Benefit Plans, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service cost	0	0
Interest cost	0.2	0.2
Expected return on assets	0	0
Other	(0.2)	(0.2)
Total benefit cost	0	$ 0
Contributions to retiree health care plan	$ 0.3

Shareholders' Equity - Compone

Shareholders' Equity - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation	$ (147.1)	$ (209.2)
Translation (loss) gain on net investment hedge, net of income taxes of $(9.2) and $2.8, respectively	(11.4)	10
Translation loss on long-term intercompany loans	(95.1)	(75.5)
Unrealized gain on investments, net of income taxes of $3.7 and $3.8, respectively	16.7	17
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(265.7)	(286)
Translation gain (loss) on net investment hedge, tax	(9.2)	2.8
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, tax	3.7	3.8
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree health care plan, net of income taxes	(33)	(32.6)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, tax	(22.5)	(22.3)
Retiree Health Care Plan
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Defined benefit pension plans and retiree health care plan, net of income taxes	4.2	4.3
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, tax	$ 2.3	$ 2.4

Shareholders' Equity - Noncont

Shareholders' Equity - Noncontrolling Interests (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Equity [Abstract]
Net earnings, net of tax, attributable to noncontrolling interests	$ 1.6

Shareholders' Equity - Dividen

Shareholders' Equity - Dividends (Details) - $ / shares	May. 03, 2016	Jun. 15, 2015	Apr. 28, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends paid		$ 0.80
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends declared (in dollars per share)			$ 0.80
Subsequent event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.86

Shareholders' Equity - Share R

Shareholders' Equity - Share Repurchases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Oct. 29, 2015	Dec. 12, 2012
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchased during period (in shares)	1,500,000	500,000
Repurchases of common stock	$ 117.7	$ 39.6
Common Stock Repurchase 2015 Authorization
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased (in shares)			6,000,000
Number of shares remaining authorized for repurchase	3,800,000
Common Stock Repurchase 2012 Authorization
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased (in shares)				8,000,000
Number of shares remaining authorized for repurchase	0

Interest and Other Expenses (De

Interest and Other Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Interest expense	$ 9.5	$ 8
Interest income	(0.7)	(0.5)
Foreign exchange losses	0.9	0.7
Miscellaneous expenses, net	3	2.4
Interest and other expenses	$ 12.7	$ 10.6

Derivative Financial Instrume48

Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Net investment hedges [Abstract]
Translation gain (loss) on net investment hedge	$ (11.4)			$ 10
Recurring basis
Assets
Deferred compensation plan assets	85.2			84.1
Foreign currency forward contracts				0.1
Total assets	85.2			84.2
Liabilities
Foreign currency forward contracts	0.3			0.5
Total liabilities	0.3			0.5
Recurring basis | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Assets
Deferred compensation plan assets	85.2			84.1
Foreign currency forward contracts				0
Total assets	85.2			84.1
Liabilities
Foreign currency forward contracts	0			0
Total liabilities	0			0
Recurring basis | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Assets
Deferred compensation plan assets	0			0
Foreign currency forward contracts				0.1
Total assets	0			0.1
Liabilities
Foreign currency forward contracts	0.3			0.5
Total liabilities	0.3			0.5
Recurring basis | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets
Deferred compensation plan assets	0			0
Foreign currency forward contracts				0
Total assets	0			0
Liabilities
Foreign currency forward contracts	0			0
Total liabilities	0			0
Euro-denominated notes
Net investment hedges [Abstract]
Translation gain (loss) on net investment hedge	(7.2)			14.1
Forward contracts | Designated as hedging instrument
Net investment hedges [Abstract]
Translation gain (loss) on net investment hedge	(4.2)			(4.1)
Forward contracts | Not designated as hedging instrument
Net investment hedges [Abstract]
Loss associated with forward contracts included in interest and other expenses	0.6
Gain associated with forward contracts included in interest and other expenses		$ 0.2
Fair value | Euro-denominated notes | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Liabilities
Carrying value of long-term debt	911.3			858.2
Carrying value | Euro-denominated notes
Liabilities
Carrying value of long-term debt	849.1			$ 810.2
Notes due June 2018 | Euro-denominated notes | Designated as hedging instrument
Net investment hedges [Abstract]
Long-term debt	397.3		€ 350,000,000
Notes due September 2022 | Euro-denominated notes | Designated as hedging instrument
Net investment hedges [Abstract]
Long-term debt	$ 451.8		€ 400,000,000

Segment Data (Details)

Segment Data (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from services	$ 4,587.7	$ 4,542.2
Operating unit profit	167.4	156.9
Operating profit	131.7	122.8
Interest and other expenses	(12.7)	(10.6)
Earnings before income taxes	119	112.2
Franchise fees	5.2	5.5
Franchise revenue	227.8	249.9
Reportable segments | Americas
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from services	1,045.9	1,084.4
Operating unit profit	34.4	30.2
Reportable segments | Americas | United States | Reportable subsegments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from services	703.1	725.1
Operating unit profit	22.8	17.4
Franchise fees	3.4	3.4
Franchise revenue	160.8	168.7
Reportable segments | Americas | Other Americas | Reportable subsegments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from services	342.8	359.3
Operating unit profit	11.6	12.8
Reportable segments | Southern Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from services	1,687.7	1,642.7
Operating unit profit	71.7	72.3
Reportable segments | Southern Europe | France | Reportable subsegments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from services	1,078.8	1,040.8
Operating unit profit	47.2	50.3
Reportable segments | Southern Europe | Italy | Reportable subsegments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from services	263.1	270.1
Operating unit profit	16.1	14
Reportable segments | Southern Europe | Other Southern Europe | Reportable subsegments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from services	345.8	331.8
Operating unit profit	8.4	8
Reportable segments | Northern Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from services	1,213.9	1,217.7
Operating unit profit	32.5	30
Reportable segments | APME
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from services	576.2	533.1
Operating unit profit	19.3	18.8
Reportable segments | Right Management
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues from services	64	64.3
Operating unit profit	9.5	5.6
Segment Reconciling Items
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Corporate expenses	(26.7)	(26.7)
Intangible asset amortization expense	$ (9)	$ (7.4)