In recent years, some companies have started using social scores as a factor in deciding which employees to lay off in times of economic downturns. Social scores can take into account a variety of factors, such as an employee's performance, attendance, behavior, and contributions to the company culture. However, some people argue that using social scores to decide who stays and who goes is unfair and discriminatory, as it can penalize employees for reasons beyond their control, such as personal circumstances or workplace biases.