(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) 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

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For more information about Federica Tremolada, check out her LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ftremolada/.

This interview is also available to watch on Spotify and YouTube.

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Work-Life Balance in Italy - Spotify Executive Discusses Office Culture in Italy vs America and Motherhood in Italy