Jay is a futurist. As the Executive Director of HRI, he has devoted 20 years to identifying and analyzing the major issues and trends affecting the management of people in organizations. Currently, Jay and his staff are following approximately 150 demographics, social, economic, technological, political, legal, and management trends, and there are over 100 major corporations supporting this research with major grants.

Over the years, he has helped some of the most innovative organizations gain a deeper understanding of the world's changing business environment and has helped them think strategically about today's actions and tomorrow's plans. Jay has confidential access to some of the most progressive organizations, and he is currently an active advisor to more than a dozen leading corporations. In addition, Jay conducts over 50 seminars annually for corporations on subjects related to the changing nature of the workplace and workforce.

Jay has had articles published in major business magazines and is frequently quoted in business publications and newspapers. In addition, he often collaborates with, and speaks before, other organizations and associations (e.g. The Human Resource Planning Society, Conference Board, The Mayflower Group, American Society of Training and Development) on major topics related to the future of people management.

Prior to joining HRI in 1982, Jay held numerous management positions, including vice president of purchasing for Webb Co., a large import/export wholesaler. He has an MBA and taught labor relations in the School of Management at the University of Massachusetts. He is presently a Distinguished Lecturer at the University of Tampa. Jay also spent five years living in the Far East, has a Black Belt and reads history for pleasure.