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Goodwill (Details) $ in Millions | Jan. 01, 2021 USD ($)
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Advisory Services |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Transfer of goodwill into (out of) reporting segment | $ (101.4)
Global Workplace Solutions |
Goodwill [Line Items] |
Transfer of goodwill into (out of) reporting segment | $ 101.4

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