| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2408402 - Disclosure - Restructuring (2012 Restructuring) (Details) (http://www.convergys.com/role/Restructuring2012RestructuringDetails) |
| Table | Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001062047 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Business Segments [Axis] | Segment [Domain] |
| Business Acquisition [Axis] | Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] |
| Income Statement Location [Axis] | Income Statement Location [Domain] |
| Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis] | Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain] |
| Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012-01-01 - 2012-12-31 | 2011-01-01 - 2011-12-31 | 2010-01-01 - 2010-12-31 | 2009-12-31 | ||||||
| Restructuring Type [Axis] | Restructuring Type [Axis] | Restructuring Type [Axis] | Restructuring Type [Axis] | ||||||
| Facility Closing [Member] | Type of Restructuring [Domain] | Facility Closing [Member] | Type of Restructuring [Domain] | Facility Closing [Member] | Type of Restructuring [Domain] | Facility Closing [Member] | |||
| Restructuring Plan [Axis] | Restructuring Plan [Axis] | Restructuring Plan [Axis] | Restructuring Plan [Axis] | Restructuring Plan [Axis] | Restructuring Plan [Axis] | Restructuring Plan [Axis] | |||
| 2012 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Restructuring Plan [Domain] | 2012 Restructuring Plan [Member] | Restructuring Plan [Domain] | Restructuring Plan [Domain] | Restructuring Plan [Domain] | Restructuring Plan [Domain] | Restructuring Plan [Domain] | Restructuring Plan [Domain] | |
Restructuring charges | 200,000 | 11,600,000 | 11,600,000 | 1,200,000 | 28,700,000 | ||||
Severance Costs | 11,400,000 | ||||||||
Restructuring liability, ending balance | 300,000 | 5,200,000 | 500,000 | 4,900,000 | 1,200,000 | ||||
Employees affected | 100 | ||||||||