Through the provision of computers, tablets and mobile phones, employers generally seek to increase the efficiency and productivity of their employees. However, over the past few years, this practice has fallen out of fashion, to a certain extent. The prevailing trend is to allow employees to use their own devices for professional purposes, also known as "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) plans. On 17 October 2013, NautaDutilh's Tax and Employment teams will organise a client seminar on, amongst other topics, the tax and social security consequences of BYOD plans.