For agencies
Keep teams tight when projects never stop.
Agency life moves fast and burns people out quietly. Popwork gives your managers a weekly rhythm that keeps talent engaged. Even when the client is the priority.
What agencies get wrong with people management
"1:1 meetings get canceled when a deadline hits."
The first thing that falls off the calendar under pressure is the one thing that would reduce pressure. It's a vicious cycle.
Async check-ins happen even when 1:1s can't — so nothing is missed when crunch hits.
"Our best people leave without warning"
Agency churn is brutal. Talented people disengage quietly — and by the time you notice, they're already interviewing.
Weekly mood signals flag disengagement early, before someone starts updating their CV.
"Managers are also delivery leads. There's no time."
In most agencies, the manager is also on the project. People management is the last thing that gets attention.
Popwork takes 10 minutes a week per person. Lightweight enough to fit around any delivery rhythm.
The management rhythm agencies actually maintain
Light enough not to compete with delivery. Structured enough to actually work.
From agency managers who have been there
"We used to lose people after big projects — the post-delivery crash was brutal. Since Popwork, we catch the warning signs during the project. Churn has dropped noticeably."
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Julia B.
Studio director- digital agency, 35 people
"I'm a creative director and a manager. I can't run long 1:1s every week. With Popwork, I do check-ins on Monday, 1:1s every two weeks, and I still catch everything I need to."
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Antoine M.
Creative director - brand agency
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