Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

DEBT - Additional Information (Detail)

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DEBT - Additional Information (Detail)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2010
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2009
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2011
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2011
Maximum
Dec. 31, 2011
Minimum
Mar. 31, 2011
After Amendment
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2011
Note, 4.25%, due in installments through May 2012
Jul. 26, 2007
Note, 4.25%, due in installments through May 2012
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2011
Notes, 7.34%, due in installments through May 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2010
Notes, 7.34%, due in installments through May 2014
USD ($)
May 31, 2007
Notes, 7.34%, due in installments through May 2014
USD ($)
May 31, 2007
Revolving Credit Facility
USD ($)
Nov. 04, 2009
Notes, 4.45%, due December 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2011
Notes, 4.45%, due December 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2010
Notes, 4.45%, due December 2014
USD ($)
Jul. 28, 2007
Notes, 6.30%, due July 2017
Dec. 31, 2011
Notes, 6.30%, due July 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2010
Notes, 6.30%, due July 2017
USD ($)
Jun. 28, 2007
Notes, 6.30%, due July 2017
USD ($)
Jul. 28, 2007
Notes, 7.00%, due July 2037
Dec. 31, 2011
Notes, 7.00%, due July 2037
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2010
Notes, 7.00%, due July 2037
USD ($)
Jun. 28, 2007
Notes, 7.00%, due July 2037
USD ($)
Jul. 28, 2007
6.3% and 7.0% Senior Notes
Dec. 04, 2009
6.3% and 7.0% Senior Notes
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2009
6.3% and 7.0% Senior Notes
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2009
Debentures, 6.90%, due July 2028
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2011
Debentures, 6.90%, due July 2028
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2010
Debentures, 6.90%, due July 2028
USD ($)
Feb. 28, 2011
Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2011
Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2011
Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility
Maximum
Feb. 28, 2011
Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility
After Amendment
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2011
364-Day Revolving Credit
CAD
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                                                      
Credit facility borrowing capacity                                                             $ 850.0     $ 500.0 10.0
Credit facility expiration date                                                             2011-07-24     2015-02-18 2011-06
Line of credit facility, potential maximum borrowing capacity                                                                   750.0  
Credit facility covenants compliance                                                               The financial covenants require us to maintain a maximum leverage ratio, defined as consolidated funded debt divided by consolidated EBITDA (as set forth in the Senior Credit Facility) for the preceding four quarters, of not more than 3.5 to 1.0. Compliance with this financial covenant is tested quarterly. The non-financial covenants include limitations on liens, cross defaults, subsidiary debt, mergers, liquidations, asset dispositions and acquisitions. As of December 31, 2011, we were in compliance with our covenants under the Senior Credit Facility.      
Credit facility Debt to EBITDA ratio                                                                 3.5    
Credit facility, available for borrowings                                                               468.6      
Line of credit facility outstanding amount                                                               0      
Commercial paper, maturity date         397 days 1 day                                                          
Commercial paper notes       850.0     500.0                                                        
Commercial paper outstanding amount 30.0                                                                    
Long term debt 999.2 990.2             12.5 45.0 60.0 75.0 96.6 275.0 275.0 275.0   272.5 272.5 300.0   250.0 250.0 250.0         125.0 125.0          
Long term debt, interest rate                 4.25% 7.34% 7.34% 7.34%   4.45% 4.45% 4.45%   6.30% 6.30% 6.30%   7.00% 7.00% 7.00%         6.90% 6.90%          
Debt instrument, maturiy term                           5 years     10 years       30 years                            
Debt, maturity date                   2014-05 2014-05       2014-12 2014-12   2017-07 2017-07     2037-07 2037-07           2028-07 2028-07          
Long term debt, payment frequency               Per annum                                                      
Long term debt, interest payment date terms                           Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on December 1 and June 1 of each year.                     Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on January 1 and July 1 of each year.                    
Principal amount of debt purchased                                                     7.5 25.0              
Fair value adjustments 15.8 11.5               1.0         14.8                                        
Payment to repurchase debentures                                                       25.1              
Interest rate swap term                           In conjunction with the senior notes, we entered into five-year interest rate swaps, designated as fair value hedges, which convert the fixed interest rate to a variable rate.                                          
Repayment of debt, terms                   We are required to repay the principal amount of the TALX Notes in five equal annual installments commencing on May 25, 2010 with a final maturity date of May 25, 2014.                                                  
Principal repayment of debt, commencement date                   2010-05-25                                                  
Principal repayment of debt, maturity date                   May 25, 2014                                                  
Payment to purchase senior notes                                                   6.3                  
Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest $ 54.0 $ 55.6 $ 56.7