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For every dollar spent on wellness initiatives, Moen saves $3 to $4, the company found following a formal study in 2005 of the impact on the bottom line from such programs.

The savings arise from reduced time away from work and healthcare cost savings, the company said. For example, the study found that while non-members spend about $46 for inpatient visits per $100 spent, wellness members spend less than $5.

Of the 500 employees working in Moen’s North Olmsted headquarters, nearly half belong to the company’s on-site Wellness Center. Moen is a leading manufacturer of faucets in North America.

The programs Moen offers are working — not only for its associates — but for the company, as well.

Examples of Moen’s programs planned for this year include:

The "Fat Bowl" Incentive Program — This program places Moen associates in teams of four.

Similar to the popular TV show, "The Biggest Loser," each Moen team earns points for exercising, eating healthy foods and drinking water.

Every team is weighed-in on a weekly basis, and the top two teams with the most points and the most weight lost go to the Moen "Fat Bowl."

The winning team is crowned "The Biggest Loser" and wins special prizes. The program was extremely popular last year, officials said.

Maintain, Don’t Gain — Targeting associates who are satisfied with their current weight, this Moen program, which started in 2005, encourages associates to use the Wellness Center three times per week (earning points for each visit). Each participant is weighed in the first week of the month, and if they maintain their weight they also receive incentive points. After a designated time period, if the participant has maintained their weight, they receive Moen merchandise, such as fleece jackets or sweatshirts.

Exercise at Your Desk — Don’t have time to take an hour away from your desk? Not to worry. Moen will bring the exercise class to you. This year, Moen’s Wellness Center manager will bring elastic bands and light weights to a variety of departments to offer 10-minute strength training programs.

Address: Moen Incorporated, 25300 Al Moen Drive, North Olmsted, OH 44070; (440) 962-2000, www.moen.com.