Creating positive culture: Anica Peter

Anica Peter, manager of human resources and health & safety with the Municipality of North Middlesex, shares her unique perspective on what it takes to build and sustain a successful career

London Inc. is proud to present its second annual look at area women making a transformational difference in their fields. Sharing their secrets for success, these 31 women are making a significant impact across various industries. Their stories are about resilience, creativity and the power of passion; they break barriers, shatter stereotypes and pave the way for future generations.

Anica Peter
Manager of Human Resources and Health & Safety
Municipality of North Middlesex
northmiddlesex.on.ca

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AS A HUMAN resources professional working in the public sector, Anica Peter is committed to fostering a respectful, high-performing workplace culture while ensuring compliance with employment laws and health-and-safety standards.

Early in her career, she recognized the powerful role leadership, culture and communication play in shaping the employee experience — sparking a passion for creating environments where people feel supported and set up to succeed. “I’ve always been drawn to roles where I could help solve problems, support others and bring structure to complex situations,” she explains. “That naturally led me to human resources, where I could combine my interest in people with strategy, policy and organizational growth.”

Learning to trust her judgment and stand by her values, Peter speaks candidly about the pressures women can face in professional environments. “As a female professional, there can be pressure to take on more, to always say yes and to be everything to everyone. I’ve learned that setting clear boundaries not only protects your time and energy but also allows you to show up more effectively in your role.”

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Grounded in authenticity, she believes success comes from forging one’s own path. “My advice to women looking to succeed in business is to trust your voice and own your space,” she says. “You don’t need to wait until you feel 100 per cent ready to step into opportunities. Growth comes from taking on challenges and learning as you go.”