Wetherspoon has been named as the only pub company among Britain’s top employers, according to a new book. It is listed alongside 45 other companies in Britain’s Top Employers 2009. The book aims to, “identify, accredit and laud British companies with a demonstrable commitment to and track record in talent management best practice on annual basis.” Wetherspoon was rated highly on; pay and benefits, training and development, career development, working conditions and company culture. The company’s biggest plus, according to the book’s researchers, was “a fast-paced business environment with plenty of opportunities for career development.”