Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Purchase price for land
Purchase Price for Land
Purchase Price for Land
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Accrued payroll and related taxes, current
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Accrued Payroll and Related Taxes
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Accrued Payroll and Related Taxes
Provision for credit losses and sales allowances
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Greenwood/Asher
Greenwood/Asher [Member]
Greenwood/Asher
Deferred taxes
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Assets divested
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets [Abstract]
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Accrual adjustments
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
Gain (loss) on investment in Persol Holdings
(Gain) loss on investment in Persol Holdings
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Lease Termination Costs
Gain (Loss) on Termination of Lease
Dividend payments
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Restructuring accrual
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Restructuring Reserve
Softworld, Inc.
Softworld, Inc. [Member]
Softworld, Inc.
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax benefit of $0.1, tax expense of $0.1, $0.0 and $0.5, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Consolidated revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Schedule of Other Income (Expense), Net
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Other investing activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Accrued payroll and related taxes
Accrued Payroll Taxes
Outsourcing & Consulting
Outsourcing and Consulting Group [Member]
Outsourcing and Consulting Group
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Contingencies
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]
Other, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Net earnings (loss)
Net earnings (loss)
Net earnings (loss)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Cash and equivalents
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Income and other taxes
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Income Tax Payable
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Total assets at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Currency exchange effects
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current Exchange Effects
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current Exchange Effects
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Liabilities divested
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities [Abstract]
Number of geographies in which entity operates
Number of Geographies in Which Entity Operates
Number of Geographies in Which Entity Operates
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions [Abstract]
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions
Education
Education [Member]
Education [Member]
Capitalized contract cost, net
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Total noncurrent liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Payment for contingent consideration liability
Payment for Contingent Consideration Liability
Payment for Contingent Consideration Liability
Kelly Services Japan, Inc.
Kelly Services Japan, Inc. [Member]
Kelly Services Japan, Inc.
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Net cash (used in) from operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Pro forma information, revenue of acquiree since acquisition date, actual
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Talent solutions
Talent Solutions [Member]
Talent Solutions [Member]
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash from operating activities:
Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from divestiture of business
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Trade accounts receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Net property and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Cash and equivalents
Cash and Equivalents, Current
Cash and Equivalents, Current
Entity Listings, Exchange [Axis]
Entity Listings, Exchange [Axis]
Proceeds from sale of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Ownership percentage acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Held for Sale
Assets Held for Sale [Text Block]
Assets Held for Sale
Cash and equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Line Items]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Revenue from Contract with Customer [Table]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Severance Costs
Severance Costs
Nonvested, beginning balance (in dollars per share)
Nonvested, ending balance (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
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Class B Common Stock
Capital Stock, Class B common stock
Common Class B [Member]
Deferred income taxes on goodwill impairment charge
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Property and equipment, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment, Current
Other
Other EMEA [Member]
Other EMEA [Member]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Maximum number of shares that can be earned, percentage
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Maximum Number of Shares That Can Be Earned, Percentage
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Maximum Number of Shares That Can Be Earned, Percentage
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component, Net of Tax
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Total Assets
Assets
Write-offs
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Foreign Currency Translation Gains (Losses)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Foreign Currency Translation Gains (Losses)
Investment in Persol Holdings
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Current
Performance Shares
Performance Shares [Member]
Accrued workers’ compensation and other claims
Workers' Compensation Liability, Noncurrent
Liquidation of Subsidiary
Liquidation of Subsidiary [Member]
Liquidation of Subsidiary
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Accrued payroll and related taxes
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Credit Losses
Credit Loss, Financial Instrument [Text Block]
Loss on disposal
Loss on disposal
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Less: earnings allocated to participating securities
Participating Securities, Distributed and Undistributed Earnings (Loss), Basic and Diluted
Amount of earnings (loss) distributed and earnings (loss) allocated to participating securities for the basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share or per unit calculation under the two-class method.
Stockholders’ Equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Equity method investment, amount sold, percentage
Equity Method Investment, Amount Sold, Percentage
Equity Method Investment, Amount Sold, Percentage
Assets Held for Sale [Abstract]
Assets Held for Sale
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, shares
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Shares
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Shares
Schedule of Nonvested Performance Shares and Restricted Stock
Disclosure of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Accrued retirement benefits
Deferred Compensation Liability, Classified, Noncurrent
Treasury Stock, Class B common stock
Common Class B Treasury Stock [Member]
Common Class B Treasury Stock [Member]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Earnings (loss) from Operations
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Purchase price paid at closing
Cash consideration paid
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Real Property
Real Property [Member]
Real Property
Gross profit
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Disposal group, net
Disposal Group, Net
Disposal Group, Net
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Customer Relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Total Europe Region
EMEA [Member]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Axis]
Total Intersegment
Less: Intersegment revenue
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Proceeds from company-owned life insurance
Proceeds from Life Insurance Policy
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Financial Measure Performance Shares
Performance Shares, Financial Measure [Member]
Performance Shares, Financial Measure [Member]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Capital stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Intangibles
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Brazil
BRAZIL
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operations
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Loss contingency, portion not accrued
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Portion Not Accrued
Staffing services
Staffing Services [Member]
Staffing Services [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Less: Reclassification adjustments included in net earnings (loss) - liquidation of Japan subsidiary
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax
Canada
CANADA
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax expense (benefit)
OCI, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), Arising During Period, Tax
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Granted (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Switzerland
SWITZERLAND
Stock repurchased during period, amount in excess of par value
Stock Repurchased During Period, Amount in Excess of Par Value
Stock Repurchased During Period, Amount in Excess of Par Value
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Segment revenue from services
Revenues
Earnout, fair value
Earnout, Fair Value Disclosure
Earnout, Fair Value Disclosure
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
NASDAQ Global Market
NASDAQ/NMS (GLOBAL MARKET) [Member]
Pediatric Therapeutic Services
Pediatric Therapeutic Services [Member]
Pediatric Therapeutic Services
Investment in Persol Holdings
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Gain on sale of assets
Gain on sale of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Other Assets
Sale of Assets
Sale of Assets [Text Block]
Sale of Assets [Text Block]
Changes in the Net Carrying Amount of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Business Combination, Schedule of Purchase Price
Business Combination, Schedule of Purchase Price [Table Text Block]
Business Combination, Schedule of Purchase Price
Basic earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share)
Basic earnings (loss) per share on common stock (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Other assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Other Assets
Other Assets [Member]
Liabilities divested
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities
Pension liability adjustments:
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Corporate, Non-Segment
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Total stockholders’ equity
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
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
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Capitalized contract cost, amortization
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization
Dividends
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Capital Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Money market funds
Money Market Funds, at Carrying Value
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Net issuance of stock awards
Shares Issued, Value, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, after Forfeiture
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
OCI, before Reclassifications, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Buyback of common shares
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital
Contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
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
Gain on disposal
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Impairment of disposal group
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Loss (Gain) on Write-down
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Current Assets
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Contingent consideration payments
Payment for contingent consideration liability, financing activities
Payment for Contingent Consideration Liability, Financing Activities
Earnings invested in the business
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
France
FRANCE
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $12.1 and $12.6, respectively
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity method investment, amount sold
Equity Method Investment, Amount Sold
Dividends Payable [Table]
Dividends Payable [Table]
Measured on Recurring Basis
Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
Additional consideration payable
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Other
Deferred Fulfillment Costs
Deferred Fulfillment Costs [Member]
Deferred Fulfillment Costs [Member]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
United Kingdom
UNITED KINGDOM
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Professional & Industrial
Professional & Industrial [Member]
Professional & Industrial
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Financing lease payments
Finance Lease, Principal Payments
Property held-for-sale
Property Held-for-sale
Property Held-for-sale
Nonvested, beginning balance (in shares)
Nonvested, ending balance (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Selling, general and administrative expenses
SG&A expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
New Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Text Block]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Adjustment to earnout liability
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Stock repurchased during period, value
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Deferred taxes
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Taxes, Noncurrent
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Taxes, Noncurrent
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Kenzie Academy Inc.
Kenzie Academy Inc. [Member]
Kenzie Academy Inc. [Member]
Earnings (loss) from operations
Earnings (loss) from operations
Operating Income (Loss)
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Less: Reclassification adjustments included in net earnings (loss) - equity method investment and other
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Equity Method Investment and Other, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Equity Method Investment and Other, Net of Tax
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
Science, Engineering & Technology
Science, Engineering & Technology [Member]
Science, Engineering & Technology
Average shares outstanding (millions):
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Goodwill
Goodwill, beginning balance
Goodwill, ending balance
Goodwill
Service
Service [Member]
Treasury stock, common stock (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Total liabilities at fair value
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Stock repurchased during period, shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Accrued workers’ compensation and other claims
Accrued Workers’ Compensation and Other Claims, Current
Accrued Workers’ Compensation and Other Claims, Current
Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders
Net Earnings Available To Common Shareholders
Net earnings after earnings distributed and allocated to participating securities under the two-class method.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Credit Loss [Abstract]
Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Restricted cash included in other assets
Restricted Cash, Noncurrent
Loss contingency, receivable
Loss Contingency, Receivable
Cost of services
Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Proceeds from sale of equity method investment
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments
Diluted (in shares)
Diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Investment in Persol Holdings
Equity Securities, FV-NI
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Allowance for credit losses:
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current
Cash disposed from sale of Russia, net of proceeds
Cash disposed from sale of Russia, net of proceeds
Cash disposed, net of proceeds
Cash disposed, net of proceeds
Common stock, value
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
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
Other Income (Expense) [Line Items]
Other Income (Expense) [Line Items]
Other Income (Expense) [Line Items]
Persol Holdings Investment
Persol Holdings Investment [Member]
Persol Holdings Investment [Member]
Total Asia-Pacific Region
Asia-Pacific
Asia Pacific [Member]
Financing receivable, allowance for credit loss
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Reporting Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Capitalized Contract Cost [Domain]
Capitalized Contract Cost [Domain]
Property and equipment:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Table]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Table]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Table]
Other
Other Nonoperating Expense
Other Long Term Liabilities
Other Long Term Liabilities [Member]
Other Long Term Liabilities
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Text Block [Abstract]
Current Liabilities
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Equity Method Investment and Other
Equity Method Investment [Member]
Equity Method Investment
Investment in equity affiliate
Equity Method Investments
Treasury Stock, Class A common stock
Common Class A Treasury Stock [Member]
Common Class A Treasury Stock [Member]
Foreign exchange gains (losses)
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Net cash from (used in) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Italy
ITALY
Additions to Goodwill
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Indemnification liabilities, expense (income)
Disposition, Indemnification Liabilities, Expense
Disposition, Indemnification Liabilities, Expense
Acquisitions and Disposition
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Treasury stock, at cost
Treasury Stock, Number of Shares and Restriction Disclosures [Abstract]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Reductions for cash payments related to all restructuring activities
Payments for Restructuring
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Prepaid and Other Assets, Current
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Gain on sale on properties
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Properties
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Shares
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations
Net property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Treasury stock, value
Treasury Stock, Value
Contingent consideration, maximum
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High
Other Income (Expense), Net
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Loss on disposal
Loss on disposal
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Allowance for trade accounts receivables
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
International
International [Member]
Staffing segment activity in the regions of Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific.
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Other income (expense), net
Other income (expense), net
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Net working capital adjustment
Working Capital Adjustment
Working Capital Adjustment
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Restructuring
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Permanent placement
Permanent Placement [Member]
Permanent Placement [Member]
Noncurrent Assets
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
RocketPower
RocketPower [Member]
RocketPower
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Class A Common Stock
Capital Stock, Class A common stock
Common Class A [Member]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Equity securities gain (loss)
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Gain (Loss)
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Income and other taxes
Taxes Payable, Current
Puerto Rico
PUERTO RICO
Portugal
PORTUGAL
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Increase to indemnification liability
Disposition, Increase (Decrease) to Indemnification Liabilities
Disposition, Increase (Decrease) to Indemnification Liabilities
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Assets [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Assets
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Operating lease asset amortization
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization Expense
Schedule of Fair Value Assets Measured on Recurring Basis
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Accrued payroll and related taxes
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Payroll and Related Taxes
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Payroll and Related Taxes
Related tax benefit (expense)
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit
Short-term borrowings
Short-Term Debt
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Mexico
MEXICO
Depreciation and Amortization by Segment
Depreciation and Amortization by Segment [Table Text Block]
Depreciation and Amortization by Segment
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Capital stock, $1.00 par value
Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosure [Abstract]
Segment Disclosures
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Outsourcing & Consulting
Outsourcing & Consulting [Member]
Outsourcing & Consulting
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table]
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Subsegments [Domain]
Subsegments [Domain]
Revenue from Services
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Average shares outstanding (millions):
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Restructuring costs
Total
Additions charged
Restructuring Charges
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Cost of equity securities
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Cost
Russian Operations
Russian Operations [Member]
Russian Operations
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
United States
UNITED STATES
Pro forma information, earnings or loss of acquiree since acquisition date, actual
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Accrual for litigation costs
Loss Contingency Accrual
Held for Sale [Table]
Held for Sale [Table]
Held for Sale [Table]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Compensation expense (benefit)
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Outcome-based services
Outcome-Based Services [Member]
Outcome-Based Services [Member]
Total consideration, including working capital adjustments
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Including Working Capital Adjustments
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Including Working Capital Adjustments
Commitments and contingencies (see Contingencies footnote)
Commitments and Contingencies
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Sale of Assets [Abstract]
Sale of Assets [Abstract]
Sale of Assets
Gain on sale of assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets, weighted average useful life
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Segment Revenue from Services
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Vesting adjustment (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vesting Adjustment, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vesting Adjustment, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Assets held for sale
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current
Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other current assets
Restricted Cash, Current
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Other long-term liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other
Revenue from services
Revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Noncurrent Liabilities
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Cover page.
Cover [Abstract]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Total noncurrent assets
Assets, Noncurrent
Earnings (loss) before taxes and equity in net earnings (loss) of affiliate
Earnings (loss) before taxes and equity in net earnings (loss) of affiliate
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Goodwill impairment charge
Impairment Adjustments
Goodwill impairment charge
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Stock-Based Compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Loss on currency translation from liquidation of subsidiary
Loss on currency translation from liquidation of subsidiary
Cumulative Translation Adjustment Gain (Loss)
Cumulative Translation Adjustment Gain (Loss)
Revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Brazil indemnification
Indemnification, Fair Value Disclosure
Indemnification, Fair Value Disclosure
Proceeds from Sale of Property Held-for-sale, net
Proceeds from Sale of Property Held-for-sale, net
Proceeds from Sale of Property Held-for-sale, net
Payments of tax withholding for stock awards
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-Based Payment Arrangement
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Gain on foreign currency remeasurement
Foreign currency transaction gain
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized
Net proceeds from sale of property held-for-sale
Proceeds from Sale of Property Held-for-sale
Earnings Invested in the Business
Earnings Invested In The Business [Member]
Earnings Invested In The Business [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Payment for Contingent Consideration Liability, Investing Activities
Payment for Contingent Consideration Liability, Investing Activities
Dividend income
Investment Income, Dividend
Dilutive share awards (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-Based Payment Arrangements
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Acquisition of companies, net of cash received
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Business acquisition, goodwill, expected tax deductible amount
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Segment Earnings From Operations
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Assets divested
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share on common stock (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Debt and equity securities, realized gain (loss)
Debt and Equity Securities, Realized Gain (Loss)
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Proceeds from equity securities
Proceeds from (Investment In) Equity Securities
Proceeds from (Investment In) Equity Securities
Other Income (Expense) [Table]
Other Income (Expense) [Table]
Other Income (Expense) [Table]
Held for Sale [Line Items]
Held for Sale [Line Items]
Held for Sale [Line Items]
Equity securities without readily determinable fair value, with changes in fair value in net income
Equity Securities, FV-NI and without Readily Determinable Fair Value
Net earnings (loss) before equity in net earnings (loss) of affiliate
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Equity Method Investments
Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations before addition of income (loss) from equity method investments.
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Purchase price for real property
Purchase Price for Real Property
Purchase Price for Real Property
Current period provision
Financing Receivable, Credit Loss, Expense (Reversal)
Russia
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Total Americas Region
Americas
Americas [Member]
Trade accounts receivable, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts, Notes and Loans Receivable, Net
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Other financing activities
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Indemnification liability
Disposition, Indemnification Liabilities
Disposition, Indemnification Liabilities
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Europe
Europe [Member]
Net change in short-term borrowings
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-Term Debt
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Trade Names
Trade Names [Member]
Exchange [Domain]
Exchange [Domain]
Business Talent Group, LLC
Business Talent Group, LLC [Member]
Business Talent Group, LLC [Member]
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities, current
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
PersolKelly Pte. Ltd.
PersolKelly Pte. Ltd. [Member]
PersolKelly Pte. Ltd.
Capitalized Contract Cost [Axis]
Capitalized Contract Cost [Axis]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Vested (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Income Taxes [Table]
Proceeds from sale of Persol Holdings investment
Proceeds from sale of equity security
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Securities, FV-NI
Investment in Persol Holdings [Abstract]
Investment in Persol Holdings [Abstract]
Investment in Persol Holdings [Abstract]
Write-offs
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Noncompete Agreements
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Schedule of Restructuring Balance Sheet Accrual
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Vesting adjustment (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vesting Adjustment
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vesting Adjustment
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]
Purchase price of acquisition
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
City Area Code
City Area Code
Current period provision
Accounts Receivable, Current Period Provision
Accounts Receivable, Current Period Provision
Proceeds from sale of land
Proceeds from Sale of Land Held-for-investment
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Proceeds related to loans with equity affiliate
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Related Party Debt
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Consolidated earnings before taxes
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, before Income Tax, Attributable to Parent
Investment in PersolKelly Pte Ltd.
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]
Share retirement
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount
Equity in net earnings (loss) of affiliate
Equity in net (earnings) loss of PersolKelly Pte. Ltd.
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]