The ghost town phenomenon of August in Milan, the sentence that if missing will get a resume thrown away in Italy, and the names you can't legally give to an Italian child are all part of this entertaining and factual chat with Federica Tremolada, General Manager of Europe, Spotify. Federica has the unique experience of working both in the U.S. and Italy and gives interesting culture comparisons. Plus, she provides valuable insight into what it's like to be a mom in Italy. Join host Catrin Skaperdas and guest Federica as they have an entertaining chat about Italian culture inclusive of: How many paid days off Italians get, especially in the year they get married What happens if an Italian bank holiday falls on a weekend An Italian vs American approach to lunch during a work day What's considered a "long" vs "short" vacation Work culture during August What "smart working" is Contrasting work styles in the U.S. and Italy Specifics of how you can use maternity leave in Italy Navigating Italian naming laws Gender gap in music charts and Spotify's initiatives to address it -- For more information about Federica Tremolada, check out her LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ftremolada/. This interview is also available to watch on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices