Financial Wellbeing Enterpreneur, Women Economic Empowerment Leader, Media Personality, YGL, Board Member
Özlem Denizmen highlights the critical impact of financial stress on employee productivity. She shares that 97% of employers feel responsible for their teams’ financial well-being. Research shows employees lose up to three hours weekly to financial worries—amplified by inflation and complex financial products—resulting in a 4–5% GDP loss.
She encourages companies to address this by launching financial literacy programs and opening dialogue around money stress. Supporting employees in this way not only builds trust and engagement but also boosts overall performance and workplace morale.
Women, Money, and the Unknowns
Özlem Denizmen explores how women relate to money differently and often more effectively than men. She highlights that women tend to be strong, research-driven investors and typically spend 90% of their income on health, education, and nutrition—showing a values-based approach to financial decisions.
She calls on organizations to empower female employees through financial education and awareness. At the same time, she encourages men to engage in these conversations and support the financial confidence of women around them, creating a more inclusive and balanced economic environment.
