here is a new discussion post, part 1 of 2, Talent management can be described as the "processes to attract, develop, motivate, and retain high-performing employees" (Van Vulpen, 2023). It is the responsibility of HR professionals to lead the efforts of managing talent through recruitment, performance management, rewards, and employee development (Van Vulpen, 2023). The role of HR in talent or human capital management is important as it involves both the recruitment and development of talent. Some challenges associated with human capital management include attracting talent, retaining talent, and performance management. To acquire top talent, HR leaders need to develop recruitment strategies and identify competitive benefits for the positions so that they can attract the right candidates (Challenges of Human Capital Management: 16 Ways to Get the Most Out of HCM, 2023). Once the talent has been recruited, the challenge of retention begins. HR needs to understand what drives their folks and ensure they are providing a work-life balance and not burning out their employees. The third challenge of performance management involves the training and development of talent by encouraging continuous development and education