SPARK SESSION: A.R.M. Your Part-Time Employees: Attract, Retain, Motivate

A.R.M. Your Part-Time Employees: Attract, Retain, Motivate

Date: Tuesday, June 9th
Time: 8:15am - 9:30am
Location: Farmhouse Table Food, 1 Whipple Ln. #1, 14622
Cost: $15 - Member, $20 - Guests. Includes light breakfast and small gift.

Seminar Description:
In today’s hyper-competitive labor market, finding and keeping quality part-time staff requires strategy.

This Spark Session provides actionable insights into the A.R.M. framework, teaching you how to Attract top-tier talent, Retain them through culture and care, and Motivative them for long-term success.

Join us to learn about using A.R.M. for modern workforce management.

Learn to:
-Transform your retention rates
-Attract professional part-time talent
-Identifying tools or methods for retention management
-Identifying when it is time to bring in professional assistance
-Apply the A.R.M. principals to your specific employee group

What You Will Walk Away With:
Whether you are managing high schoolers or seasoned professionals, you will walk away with a toolkit to build a more dedicated, reliable, and high-performing part-time team.

About Your Experts:
Frank Tortora: Regional Sales Manager, Puzzle HR

Frank serves as the Regional Sales Manager for PuzzleHR. For more than 37 years, he has helped organizations navigate the increasingly complex worlds of human resources, payroll, benefits, and retirement plans. His experience working alongside business owners, executive leaders, employees, and internal HR teams gives him a well-rounded perspective on the operational and people challenges organizations face today.

Frank spent 31 years with a national HR organization before joining PuzzleHR six years ago during its early formation and growth. Since then, he has helped organizations identify practical ways to strengthen HR operations, improve compliance, and create more effective support structures for their teams.

PuzzleHR provides managed HR services and HR-as-a-Service solutions to hundreds of organizations nationwide. The company delivers hands-on, proactive support in areas including compliance, leave management, recruiting, HRIS optimization, payroll support, employee relations, and day-to-day HR administration — allowing organizations to focus on their people and business objectives while PuzzleHR helps “get HR done.”

A lifelong member of the Rochester community, Frank has been an Irondequoit resident for more than 50 years. He was actively involved with the Irondequoit Athletic Association for 15 years and is also a member of Rotary International through the Rochester Rotary Club.



Tony & Kathy Proietti: Owners, 2 Ton Tony's Pizza

For over 25 years, 2 Ton Tony's has served the Rochester community (16 in Irondequoit!), building a legacy of stone-deck excellence. However, their impact extends far beyond the "pies" coming out of the ovens. Owners Tony and Kathy Proietti were named the 2025 Irondequoit Chamber Persons of the Year, a testament to their unwavering dedication to their workforce and local community. Programs like their "Pizza Pixie" and annual Student Scholarships, set the example of what it means to be a truly invested small business and employer.

Throughout their tenure, the Proiettis have cultivated a unique workplace culture rooted in personal mentorship. Current and former employees consistently credit Tony and Kathy’s personal investment in their development as the foundation for their professional growth and current success. By championing both civic engagement and staff empowerment, the Proiettis have established 2 Ton Tony's not just as a local staple, but as a premier and highly sought-after employer.