A seismic change is about to hit the workplace. It’s not an earthquake, but it will shake facilities nationwide.

While millennials at work continue to generate headlines, falling under the radar is Generation Z — those born between 1994 and 2010 — who now comprise the largest portion of the U.S. population. As baby-boomers continue to retire, and millennials assume more management positions, the “new kids on the block” are asserting themselves about workplace transformation strategies, including the open office.

Gen Z and millennials both enjoy multi-tasking and are tech-savvy, but there are telling differences. Gen Zers were very young or not born when 9/11 occurred. They don’t know life without war and terrorism, and this may cause them to feel unsettled and circumspect.

Additionally, even more so than millennials, Gen Zers were born into a digital world. They grew up with smart phones, iPads, Instagram, and all the latest tech gadgets. They are intuitive about social and digital media, and integrate the latest apps into their socialization patterns. Gen Zers are part of the sound-bite generation, with a digital bond to the Internet and each other, and this often is reflected in their career choices.