There are several kinds of lists published annually by various publications and 
job search sites. Here is a selection.

Global Forces: Entrepreneur. Jul/Aug 2017, Vol. 45 Issue 6, p85 - 105. 13p.
     The article lists  the top franchises that are operating around the globe including 
     McDonald's, Subway, and Pizza Hut.

50 Smartest Companies: The List. 
MIT Technology Review. Jul/Aug2017, Vol. 120 Issue 4, p56-57. 2p. 
Topics include research by the microchip firm Nvidia Corp., the work of the firm 
Gamalon on machine learning, and innovations by the drone firm DJI.

Fortune 100 Best:  The 100 Best Companies to Work For
     The 2017 results for the annual list.

Forbes Magazine publishes several annual lists:
    Global 2000
    America's Best Employers 2017
    America's Largest Private Companies 2016 
    America's 100 Most Trustworthy Companies
    Forbes Small Giants 2017: America's Best Small Companies
    Top 25 Most Innovative Companies 2016
    The World's Most Valuable Brands Of 2017
     
Indeed: Best Places To Work

Glassdoor: Best Places To Work 2017 Employee's Choice

Indeed: Best Corporate Employers In The U.S.