💝 Who Helped You Today?

How to Play

Who Helped You Today? is a micro-reflection activity designed for the end of each onboarding day. The facilitator asks a simple question: 'Did someone help you today in a way that mattered?' New hires are invited — never required — to name a person and share briefly what the help looked like. The game normalizes asking for and receiving help, reinforces a culture of support, and helps new hires recognize the network of people contributing to their success. It is short enough to be a daily ritual and gentle enough that passing is always fine.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. At the end of a day or session, ask the group: 'Did someone help you today?'
2. Give people a moment to think. Participation is entirely optional.
3. Anyone who wants to share can name a person and briefly describe the help they received.
4. Thank each person who shares. Acknowledge the person who was named if they are present.
5. If no one shares, simply move on. The question itself reinforces the value of noticing support.

Tips for Hosts

• Keep it genuinely optional. The goal is to build a habit of noticing support, not to pressure people into public gratitude.
• Model the behavior first. As the facilitator, share one person who helped you recently.
• Name someone only if it feels appropriate. If naming a specific person feels awkward, describe the help without the name.
• This activity works best when it is brief and consistent. A daily 3-minute check-in is more powerful than a one-time 20-minute session.

Best Use Cases

• Buddy programs: Buddies can facilitate this daily check-in during the first week.
• Remote onboarding: Helps remote hires feel connected to a support network they cannot see.
• Team reflection: Established teams can use it periodically to reinforce a culture of helpfulness.
• Manager check-ins: A simple opening question for one-on-one meetings with new hires.

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